The War of the Gods in Addiction: The Psychodynamics of Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery
David Schoen will present an overview of the psychodyamics of addiction, treatment, and recovery through the dual lensses of the 12 steps of AA and Jungian psychology. This will be based on the famous correspondence between Bill W. (cofounder of AA) and C. G. Jung. He will describe the development of a typical addiction, its true nature, the importance of archetypal shadow / archetypal evil in the addiction process and why the principles of the 12 steps of AA are the most effective treatment approach in addressing an addiction. This lecture would be relevant for individuals interested in Jungian psychology, alcoholism and addiction dynamics, recovery, and the existence of archetypal shadow / archetypal evil in our world, as well as the general public.
