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Seminar Sundays May 3 and May 17, 2009
More Alchemy for Beginners
These 2 seminars continue our exploration into the world of the alchemical imagination. In doing this, we are following Jung's discovery that alchemical images express in concrete form the experiences of transformation that we undergo on a journey of individuation.
Seminar 1 will introduce the primary symbols of the alchemical procedures and begin a new close study of one of the most beautiful alchemical picture series that exists. First time beginners are welcome to join with others from the 2007 seminar series. Individual colour pictures will be provided for shared study.
In
Seminar 2, guided by the seminar leader, participants will continue to develop
an interpretation of an alchemical picture series that can provide us with an
illustrated "map" of the processes of the living archetypal psyche.
The work will include opportunities for informal discussion and group
amplification from myth, fairy tale and personal experience.
Lecture April 25, 2008
Persona: Profane Disguise or Sacred Mask?
The persona is the psychic territory where who we really are confronts who we are perceived to be. To dismiss it as a false self misses the important role that the persona plays in the individuation process. For many of us, true persona development can become serious and sacred work that echoes the role of the mask as an archetypal symbol of transformation.
Seminar May 4, 2008
Sun and Moon: Myth and Image
Part 1 will consist of a presentation with colour slides exploring through myth and story the deep archetypal symbolism carried by the two primary celestial bodies of our universe. In Part 2, participants will be invited to present images of the sun and moon that carry personal meaning for them for contemplation and discussion. These images may derive from dreams, artwork, literature or experiences in the natural world.
Seminar Sat., April 28, 2007 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Alchemy
for Beginners, No. 1: Alchemical symbols
This seminar will be an introduction to the Jungian view of the main symbols
of alchemical procedures that give us a marvellous way to understand the
transformative processes of the living archetypal psyche. For Jung
discovered that “the experiences of the alchemists were, in a sense, my
experiences, and their world was my world.”
Seminar
Sat., May 5, 2007 10
a.m.-12 p.m.
Alchemy for Beginners, No. 2 : the Alchemical Imagination
This
will be a journey into the world of the alchemical imagination that can
be simultaneously an illustrated map of the Jungian individuation process.
Guided by the seminar leader, in a setting that will include informal
discussion and amplification, the group will work on an interpretation of an
alchemical picture series.
Friday,
September 29, 2006 7.30-9.30 p.m.
Envy and jealousy can be two of the most painful shadow
elements for us to
acknowledge openly and the most easy to deny through projection. And yet a
Jungian attitude to psyche maintains that there is purpose even in these
deadly affects. With the aid of Greek myth and fairy tales, we will explore
how the soul makes use of those corrosive experiences, such that their venom can
be transformed into poisons that heal.
Sat., May 6, 2006 10
a.m. - 4 p.m.
"The Symbol of the Tree from Religion, Myths, Alchemy"
The relationship between humans and trees has many facets. We use their
products, delight in their beauty, take shelter under them, watch over them and
grieve their loss. Their images play a central role in many of our dreams.
In this workshop, we’ll explore the depth symbolism carried by the tree
in world religions, mythology and alchemy.
Part One : A presentation with colour slides will be given
including myths and stories of The Cosmic Tree, The Tree of Life and Knowledge,
the Christian Christmas Tree, the pines of Attis and Dionysus and the Tree of
the Hesperides. We will also study alchemical images from paintings made
by Jung’s analysands and reflect on the meanings which resonate from the tree
symbol, with reference to Jung¹s alchemical work, “The Philosophical Tree.”
Part Two : Participants are asked to bring their own images of
trees which carry personal meaning for them for our contemplation and
discussion, whether from dreams, artwork and/or photographs.
Sat., December 3, 2005
10
a.m. - 4 p.m.
"Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night : Reflections on Gender
Roles, the Persona and Different Ways of Loving"
At the centre of Twelfth Night, we find an evolving image of a young
woman’s individuation journey from adolescence to full womanhood. We
will consider themes of mistaken identity and gender confusion. And also
ponder on the different forms of love which are expressed and see how the play
shows us many examples of what Jung terms “persona,” those necessary masks
we wear to meet the world.
The play offers answers to today’s questions, such as : How can a woman
be both true to herself and wear a face that the world of the patriarchy will
accept? And how, too, can men find a way to bring their biological sex and
gender expectations into harmony?
The workshop will include a showing of excerpts from the 1996 film of the play
starring Helena Bonham-Carter and Ben Kingsley as well as dream examples of the
themes to aid discussion.
Saturday May 14th 2005
“The Ego Complex”
An exploration through Jungian theory and archetypal
imagery of what we understand by this hugely important psychic system. For it is
by means of this complex that we claim our personal identity and authority and
can say as Jung did, aged 12, “I am myself now, now I exist.” Slides will be
used to illustrate Jung’s model of the psyche and show images from creation
myths, art and religion which symbolise the birth of consciousness.
Friday 1st April 2005
“Images of Love and Hate: The Brother/Sister Archetype”, Buffalo NY.
Depth Psychology has concentrated on mother and
father, but what about our siblings? Tonight’s lecture draws on archetypal
images of brother/sister bonds from mythic poetry, fairy tale and legend, and
the plays of Shakespeare. As we consider motifs of loving sibs, envious sibs,
brothers and sisters who love too closely and siblings who kill, the lecture
will explore the inner psychic processes carried by the imagery.
Saturday 2nd April 2005 “Brother/Sister Archetype Part 2: Alchemical Images of Masculine and Feminine Energies” A workshop at 408, Franklin St., Buffalo NY.
An introduction to the rich imagery of the
brother/sister pairs in alchemy. Jung discovered that “the
experiences of the alchemists were, in a sense, my experiences, and
their world was my world.” He recognised that the energy at the core of
the work, both psychological and alchemical, is the drama of the opposites.
Using colour pictures to assist our exploration, we will look at images of Sol
and Luna, Brother Sun and Sister Moon, and consider their meaning for us on our
journey of individuation and analysis.
The Brother/Sister Archetype: Images from Myths, Fairy Tales, Literature & Theatre
Brother Sun and Sister Moon: Alchemical Images of Sol and Luna
Neurosis: A symbolic approach Honouring the Wisdom in the Symptom
Psychological Illness and Pathology in a Jungian Context
Friday November 6, 2009 Michigan Friends of Jung, Detroit, Michigan
"The Green Man : an Archetypal image of Masculine Oneness with Nature"
Images of the "foliated face of a man" or a "green man" are found in many places around the world and from different time periods. The Green Man continues to appear in modern peoples' dreams and in modern rituals. This masculine archetypal image of oneness with Nature is intriguing to both men and women. It has been suggested that the Green Man mediates between our imaginative world and the physical world. And that he may be the source of inspiration for our creative endeavours. This lecture explores the stories, images and meaning of this archetype.
Friday October 23, 2009 "The Gnostic Jung"
How do we know what we know? What is truth? The Greek word gnosis translates as “knowledge” or “insight.” Gnosticism, past and present, is a system that explores the alienation of people from their true selves.
Jung ‘discovered’ Gnosticism early in his career but continued to write
about it into the late 1950s. Jung viewed Gnostic myths as expressing
psychological meaning and he considered the Gnostics to be psychologists
exploring the unconscious.
Friday April 17, 2009
The Green Man : an Archetypal image of Masculine Oneness with Nature
Images of the "foliated face of a man" or a "green man" are found in many places around the world and from different time periods. The Green Man continues to appear in modern peoples' dreams and in modern rituals. This masculine archetypal image of oneness with Nature is intriguing to both men and women. It has been suggested that the Green Man mediates between our imaginative world and the physical world. And that he may be the source of inspiration for our creative endeavours. This lecture explores the stories, images and meaning of this archetype.
Friday October 12, 2007 "Active Imagination Explained"
The truly Jungian technique of active imagination is one of the most powerful tools utilized in analysis. It is a method to raise into consciousness those contents that lie immediately below the threshold of the unconscious. This lecture will explain this practical method at both the beginner and advanced stages, and also how it can be used by people not in analysis.
Friday, April 13, 2007 "Synchronicity Explained"
We have probably all experienced meaningful events or coincidences that did
not seem to obey the rules of causality, space or time. Jung
developed the
concept of synchronicity to help us understand a connecting principle that
links the material world with the psychic or psychological world. In
tonight's lecture, Jung’s ideas on synchronicity and the ways it may be of
therapeutic value will be discussed.
Friday,
November 10, 2006
A clear,
concise introduction to the fundamental concepts that form the basis of
Jungian psychology. This is an excellent opportunity for beginners and
puzzled readers to learn how the ideas fit together.
Sat., January 14, 2006
"Jungian Expressive Arts Workshop"
This day-long workshop opens with a lecture on the expressive arts. Participants
will then create their own art, pictures or sculpture. After lunch,
Jungian therapeutic approaches will be applied to the interpretation and
understanding of these media.
Friday January 14, 2005 "Archetypes Explained"
Jung’s theory of archetypes stands as one of his most basic concepts, yet it remains generally misunderstood. Tonight’s mini-lecture will explain Jung’s ideas about archetypes and archetypal images. Slides will be used to illustrate typical motifs that we find in dreams, religion, art, literature and culture.
Saturday October 16, 2004 "Art Therapy Workshop." Sorry, closed seminar for trainees.
Friday October 15, 2004 "The Symbolic Attitude" 8 - 10 p.m. at Main Auditorium, Michener Institute, 222 St. Patrick St., Toronto.
Tonight’s lecture will take a closer look at Jung’s view of the way that symbols form within our psyches. We’ll then consider what Jung calls the “symbolic attitude.” Jung says that the symbolic attitude is “a definite view of the world which assigns meaning to events, and attaches to this meaning a greater value than to bare facts.” This lecture will serve as a practical guide to show you how you can work to develop a symbolic attitude in your everyday life.Sundays May 9 &16, 2004 "Eating Disorders and Desire: A Jungian Approach"
Many people’s relationship with food is, quite literally, a complex one. This lecture-seminar presents some of the Jungian approaches to eating disorders. There will be a particular emphasis placed upon the role of desire in the patterns of body image disturbances, dieting, binge eating, anorexia and bulimia.
Sunday March 21, 2004 "Archetypal Psychology: Its Place in Jungian Psychology"
Sunday January 18, 2004 "Symbolic Healing"
Thursday January 15, 2004 "A Commentary on the Mutus Liber, the Alchemical Mute Book"
Sunday December 14, 2003 "The Art of Weaving: Images from the Imagination"
Friday November 28, 2003 "Introduction to Essential Jungian Ideas"
A clear and concise introduction to fundamental concepts that form the basis of Jungian psychology. An excellent opportunity for beginners and puzzled readers to learn how the ideas fit together.
Thursday November 13, 2003 "The Medicalization of Feelings" 7.30 pm at Friends of Jung (Niagara Region), located at the St. Catherines Library (Mill Room).
A lecture and discussion about the effects upon consciousness of psychoactive prescription and non-prescription drugs.
Thursday May 15, 2003 "Colour Symbolism in Alchemy"
Sundays Jan 19, and Feb. 23, 2003 "Projection and Reality"
Thursdays Dec. 12, 2002 and Jan. 16, 2003 "Rites of Passage"
Sunday November 10, 2002 "Dream Interpretation: a Jungian Approach"
Saturday September 28, 2002 "Reading Rock Art"
Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov 21 2002 "The Trickster in North American Native Peoples' Stories: Inuit; Algonkian & Iroquoian; N.W. Coastal "
Saturday June 1, 2002 "Dream Interpretation: a Jungian Approach"
4.00 - 5.30 pm at The Omega Centre Bookstore, 29 Yorkville Ave., Toronto.
Saturday February 23, 2002 "The Lady and the Unicorn: The Cluny Tapestries,
Paris"
Friday February 22, 2002 "The Unicorn"
WHAT IS JUNGIAN ANALYSIS? WHAT HAPPENS IN A SESSION? DREAM STUDY GROUP SUPERVISION
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