“The goal is important only as an idea; the essential thing is the opus: that is the goal of a lifetime.” C.G. Jung, CW 16 §400
Painting inner images is a form of active imagination that gives form to inner experience. In this 5-part workshop series, participants will be invited to draw from personal and archetypal symbols related to the theme of the path, which will be represented through painting. In this hands-on workshop, the struggle with brushes and paper will be encouraged as a means to elaborate on symbols that might spontaneously present themselves during the painting process, revealing the hidden potential to ourselves.
This workshop does not require any artistic training or capacities and is for adults only.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the differences between Active Imagination and painting inner images.
- Give an example of when it would be therapeutically appropriate to incorporate active imagination.
- Demonstrate how symbolic content can be expressed through painting images of the unconscious.
- Describe how evoking symbols from the unconscious can have a healing effect.
- Describe how this technique can be helpful during times of emotional transition.
- Describe factors, which contribute to the development of a symbolic attitude.
- Describe how creating an image with the hands can evoke a more active attitude.
- Describe how bringing unconscious images into consciousness can be used to strengthen ego development.
- Describe the evolution of symbols over a period of guided imagery.
- Describe how to amplify an image within a group process.
