Adopting a Jungian perspective to your life can help you walk your own unique path in life. In this course, you will learn how your psyche provides hints and suggestions about where you need to go. By doing continuous shadow work you are consciously aware of your journey of becoming who you truly are. This course aims to support you in leading a deep and meaningful life with the help of Jungian Psychology.
The key topics that will be explored in this program are:
- Individuation process: ego, Self, ego-Self axis
- Shadow work and the body
- Shadow in relationships: projections and (counter)transference
- Shadow work and complexes
- Stories and fairy tales: archetypal patterns and motives
- Dreamwork: finding meaning and answers in dreams
- Conversing with images: guided imagination and active imagination
- Meaningful living: honoring the Self’s wishes for personal development and synchronicity
Each class includes theory, and this is followed up with exercises. The variety of exercises will help you apply the theory to your own individuation process. Some you will do individually and some with others in break-out groups.
Note: We will meet for 1.5 hours. Given that the live classes also include exercises, we encourage your live participation. Please note that the recorded sessions might be shorter as the breakout group segments will be omitted.
Course Overview:
Upon enrollment, you’ll receive immediate access to a brief video introducing this course. You will also receive access to the companion guide for class 1 and 2. Early access to this guide aims to assist those eager to begin their personal exploration even before the first class.
Class 1 The Individuation Process
In this first class we will explore one of the key concepts in Jungian psychology: the individuation process and how it plays out in our lives.
Live webinar on Wednesday January 17 at 9am PT/ noon ET
Class 2 Shadow Work and the Body
In this second class we will explore Jung’s concept of the Shadow. The Shadow refers to parts that we are unaware of. The body will be the focus of attention in this class while we explore our own shadow.
Live webinar on Wednesday February 21 at 9am PT/ noon ET
Class 3 The Shadow in Relationships
Shadow work enhances intimacy by fostering awareness that our perceptions of others may be influenced by our own unconscious material. In this third class, we will explore how our own shadow shows up in relationships.
Live webinar on Wednesday March 20 at 9am PT/ noon ET
Class 4 Shadow Work and Complexes
In essence, awareness of complexes is a key step toward greater self-understanding and psychological well-being. This class focuses on learning about our own complexes and the inner work that can be done.
Live webinar on Wednesday April 17 at 9am PT/ noon ET
Class 5 Stories and Fairy Tales
Stories and fairy tales offer rich symbolic narratives that may provide valuable insights into archetypal patterns in our lives. This class assists in discovering stories that hold personal relevance.
Live webinar on Wednesday May 15 at 9am PT/ noon ET
Class 6 Dreamwork
Dreamwork is beneficial as it cultivates an ongoing relationship with the unconscious. Dreamwork can provide important insights and offer us guidance. In this class, a few simple dreamwork techniques are presented.
Live webinar on Wednesday June 12 at 9am PT/ noon ET
Class 7 Conversing with Images
In this seventh class, we will explore why working with images and the imagination is meaningful. Exercises will be done so we can experience image work and understand how it is essential in the process of becoming who we truly are.
Live webinar on Wednesday July 10 at 9am PT/ noon ET
Class 8 Meaningful (Soulful) living
By honoring the individuation process, we live in a manner that respects the depth and mystery inherent in our journey. The eighth class explores the individual aspects of embracing a soulful life.
Live webinar on Wednesday September 4 at 9am PT/ noon ET
Class 9 Wrapping-Up
In the concluding session, we’ll revisit the journey we’ve been on throughout the year, providing a summary of the preceding sessions.