This project draws on theoretical work that suggests immersive, virtual environments can provide a vehicle for active imagination and acts as sources for exposure to archetypal images and experiences. This lecture will share the results of Phase 1 (comprised of a one-day research event at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama) of an ongoing initiative. Participants tested Virtual Reality as a process to explore Jung’s concept of the shadow. The lecture focuses on the findings and learning taken away from Phase 1, which will in turn shape the future direction of the research project. One major objective is to explore multiple Jungian concepts via gaming/VR to help introduce Jungian ideas to wider audiences, especially younger people. Friday evening will show how immersive virtual environments provide a secure container for active imagination and enable a “lived experience” of archetypal images and affective engagement. There will then be an exploration of the game environments used in a one-day research event and a summary of participants’ feedback with specific emphasis on Jung’s shadow concept.
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