In C.G. Jung\u2019s analysis, the modern person\u2019s alienation from their own soul is at the root of many psychological, cultural and ecological problems. An important part of this estrangement has to do with our relationship with the \u201cshadow\u201d, those aspects of the psyche that are repressed and rejected because they seem unacceptable to the conscious personality. When left unexamined, shadow material constellates symptom formation, projection, moral inflation, and collective polarization. When engaged consciously, it can become a vital gateway in the process of individuation.<\/p>\n
Through short lectures, guided experiential practices, reflective writing, and dialogical work, participants will engage shadow material as it appears in their lived experience rather than an abstract concept alone. Particular attention is given to working with projection and symbolic material in a way that supports ego\u2013Self relatedness rather than premature integration or spiritual bypassing.\u00a0 In a supportive and mindful learning environment, participants learn to encounter shadow phenomena with curiosity, discernment, and care in personal, therapeutic and cultural life.<\/p>\n
This 4-week experiential course offers a depth-psychological inquiry into personal and collective dimensions of the shadow, grounded in Jung\u2019s model of the psyche and informed by post-Jungian developments. Participants are invited to explore how shadow dynamics operate intrapsychically and in the field between self and other, as well as within cultural and historical contexts.<\/p>\n
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Week 1:<\/em><\/strong> Intro to the Shadow <\/p>\n Shadow work supports personal growth and individuation:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0Deepened\u00a0self-awareness and relational capacity: Through a clearer understanding of personal shadow dynamics, one develops emotional insight, reduced reactivity, and ultimately more authentic, grounded relationships.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0Greater skill in navigating cultural and interpersonal tensions: By recognizing projection and collective shadow processes, one becomes more equipped to engage difference, conflict, and polarization with curiosity, discernment, and maturity.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0A stronger connection to the deeper Self: Through conscious engagement with disowned aspects of the psyche, one can experience a renewed sense of inner coherence, vitality, and alignment with their deeper psychological center.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In C.G. Jung\u2019s analysis, the modern person\u2019s alienation from their own soul is at the root of many psychological, cultural and ecological problems. An important part of this estrangement has to do with our relationship with the \u201cshadow\u201d, those aspects of the psyche that are repressed and rejected because they seem unacceptable to the conscious […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":125650,"template":"","level_of_course":[981],"class_list":["post-125649","courses","type-courses","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","level_of_course-introductory"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nWeek 2:<\/em><\/strong> Shadow in Family and Intimate Relationships
\nWeek 3:<\/em><\/strong> Shadow in Professional and Spiritual Environments
\nWeek 4:<\/em><\/strong> Shadow in Society and Culture<\/p>\n