C. G. Jung first turned to Alchemy for personal illumination in coping with trauma brought on by his break with Freud. Alchemical symbolism eventually suggested to Jung that there was a process in the unconscious, one that had a goal beyond discharging tension and hiding pain. This seminar will explore alchemical symbols and transformative processes as they relate to dreams, personal growth, and transformation. We will learn Alchemy by doing Alchemy, guided by the text of the class, the wisdom of the instructor and the experience of the members of the seminar. Dr. Joram wrote her doctoral thesis on Jungʼs theory of alchemy and its value in the process of change, transformation, and individuation.
Recommended reading: Alchemy: The Art of Transformation by Jay Ramsay (1997/2017, Archive Publishing)
