Carl Jung: A Prominent Psychological Theorist As a theorist, Carl Jung is one of the most important individuals in the field of psychology. Also, Jung’s works in the psychological field are regarded as some of the most controversial and complex writings. Majority of the psychological studies carried out by Carl Jung focused on the establishment of relationships between both the unconscious and conscious processes of the individual. Many scholars have formulated several theories in this field. However, Carl Jung’s theories remain the most prominent. The human psyche aspects of consciousness and unconsciousness enrich the individual’s personality. The personality of a given person can be weakened or jeopardized by the unconscious process. The weakening is apparent when there is no dialogue between the conscious and the unconscious aspects of the personality. According to Frager and Fadiman (2005), one of the central concepts in Jung’s works is individuation. The concept of individuation, as stipulated by Jung, is based on personal development. The term individuation refers to the personal development process itself. It involves the establishment of connections between the self and the ego (Frager & Fadiman, 2005). Frager and Fadiman (2005) further postulate that in his analyses, Jung focused on human nature from the perspective of Eastern and Western religions. Jung also addressed human nature from other perspectives. They include mythology and alchemy. His ideas impacted significantly on the works of scholars in this field. Such scholars include psychologists, philosophers, and psychiatrists. Such impacts are some of the reasons why Carl Jung’s concept of individuation remains relevant today, especially in understanding human potential and consciousness. The current paper is written against this background. In the paper, Carl Jung’s concept of individuation is critically analyzed. The various aspects of this concept are reviewed to establish its relevance in the psychological field. Carl Jung’s Concept of Individuation The Concept As already indicated, individuation is a central element of Jung’s studies. Over the years, the concept has been variously reviewed by different scholars in this field. Jung (1921) illustrates that individuation entails the ‘becoming’ of a single and homogenous being. By embracing the individual’s last, innermost, and incomparable uniqueness, individuation further illustrates the ‘turning’ into one’s self. It involves coming to self-realization or attaining selfhood (Jung, 1921). Frager and Fadiman (2005, p. 56) make a comparison between Jung’s individuation concept and Maslow’s self-actualization concept. Frager and Fadiman (2005) note that individuation concept is different from self-actualization concept. For example, the former is based on a more complicated psyche theory compared to the latter. In a broad sense, individuation can be regarded as a natural, organic process. According to McGuire and Hull (1977), the concept refers to the unfolding of the individual’s basic nature. It is a ‘key drive’ in all individuals. Individuation is equated to the force that turns a tree into a tree and not into anything else. According to Fordham (1969), Jung specifically depicted individuation as a natural maturation process. The process is inherent to man’s nature. Therefore, the concept of individua