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Unlock the Potential of Depth Psychology in Training and Development

In the realm of professional growth, where traditional methods often focus on surface-level skills and behaviors, depth psychology introduces a transformative approach. It goes beyond the visible, addressing the unconscious drivers that shape individuals and teams, unlocking profound insights and fostering lasting development.

Why depth psychology?
Depth psychology centers on understanding the unseen layers of the human psyche. By exploring these deeper dimensions, it enables:

  1. Authentic leadership development
    Through the exploration of inner archetypes and unconscious patterns, leaders gain self-awareness and clarity, enabling them to inspire and guide others with authenticity and confidence.
  2. Mastery in complexity
    In an environment of constant change and uncertainty, depth psychology equips individuals with tools to access intuition, embrace ambiguity, and find innovative solutions to complex challenges.
  3. Strengthened relationships
    By addressing underlying dynamics and unspoken tensions, depth psychology fosters trust, empathy, and meaningful communication—key elements for effective teamwork and collaboration.
  4. Purpose-driven engagement
    Organizations thrive when their people are aligned with a sense of purpose. Depth psychology helps individuals connect their personal values and aspirations with organizational goals, creating intrinsic motivation and long-term commitment.
  5. Cultivation of creativity
    Depth psychology leverages the unconscious mind, utilizing techniques like active imagination and symbolic work to unlock new perspectives and groundbreaking ideas—critical for innovation in today’s competitive landscape.

Who can benefit?

  • Leaders seeking to refine their authenticity and impact.
  • Teams striving to build cohesion and address hidden dynamics.
  • Individuals in transition or searching for a deeper sense of purpose.

A deeper approach to growth
Depth psychology transforms the way we think about professional development. It offers an introspective and holistic journey, helping individuals and organizations uncover untapped potential and create meaningful change at every level.

Are you ready to move beyond the surface and explore the depths? Let’s begin.


Dr. C.J. Schuurman (1898–1979), also known as Kees Schuurman, was a Dutch psychiatrist and the founder of the self-reflective method (zelfbezinning). The essence of his philosophy centers on awareness and self-reflection. Schuurman believed that through discussion groups and self-examination, people could better understand themselves and their life situations.

His approach consisted of several questions designed to aid individuals in their self-exploration, such as:

  1. What is happening?
  2. How am I living at present?
  3. What is my own contribution?
  4. What is mine, and what belongs to others?
  5. What is the common thread in my own story?

These questions encourage individuals to reflect on their experiences and thoughts, leading to deeper self-awareness and insight.

Schuurman felt a strong kinship with Jung's philosophy.

Carl Gustav Jung (1875–1961), Swiss psychiatrist and psychologist, was the founder of analytical psychology. His work focuses on understanding the unconscious and archetypes. Jung proposed that the human psyche is composed of both a personal and a collective unconscious.

The personal unconscious encompasses memories and experiences that lie outside of conscious awareness but can resurface under certain conditions. A central concept in Jung’s theory is the shadow, which represents all the negative or repressed aspects of the self.

The collective unconscious, on the other hand, is a shared part of the unconscious that all humanity has in common. It is filled with archetypes such as the hero, the mother, and the wise old man. These archetypes are universal and timeless, forming a framework for our behavior and expectations.

Jung believed that by becoming aware of and integrating these unconscious elements, people could achieve a deeper understanding of themselves and their lives.


The name Shedman – Schuurman in Dutch – is a reference to Dr. C.J. Schuurman, renowned psychiatrist and author.