- the ultimate goal of [[{1.3c2} shadow work]] is integration, to re-establish a relationship with these parts of ourselves. - to embody these parts in our [[{1.5a} conscious attitude]]. - remember that the conscious and unconscious are compensatory; that which is not conscious will always be subconscious. ([[{1.5} jung's model of the psyche]]) - integration is the productive externalization of your unexpressed parts. - see also [[{1.1c1} a sense of continuity comes from the integration of experiences, evolving senses-of-self, and identity elements over time]]. - **integration maintains continuity.**