Rich in history, alive with impeccable natural beauty, and steeped in mythology, Ireland once again provides the setting for our spring travel programs…
Notwithstanding the pandemic that has challenged us all and prevented us from traveling, we are pleased to be able to return to Ireland and continue our annual tradition of Jung in Ireland programs. We feel pleased and proud that this coming Spring of 2022 will mark our 20th anniversary—two decades of participants joining us from around the world in an exploration of C.G. Jung’s work and related themes.
Rich in history, alive with impeccable natural beauty and steeped in mythology, Ireland provides a magical, inspiring setting. Open to individuals from all fields as well as mental health professionals, our programs provide an extraordinary opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with participants from diverse backgrounds and to interact with the dynamic monks of Glenstal Abbey and internationally known Jungian analysts and authors.
A combination of inspired content, magical settings, superb accommodations, and gourmet meals provide an unforgettable experience, and a unique and a meaningful learning vacation.
We invite you to join us for one or both unique programs and experience the magical setting of Ireland!
The Mystery of Hope and Resilience: A Program with the Monks of Glenstal Abbey, March 20–26, 2023
Why is it that one individual can survive a trauma or tragedy and eventually be able to thrive while another loses hope, may be emotionally paralyzed, and remains depressed and troubled? This seminar will explore the enigma of hope and resilience with the intention of trying to understand the phenomenon and identify whether resilience and hope are inborn or if they can be developed. As parent, teacher, therapist, or mentor, can we nurture these qualities in ourselves and others?
These past few years have brought us all many challenges. Through it, many of us have struggled with finding hope and maintaining our resilience. Decades ago, C.G. Jung also recognized that we live in political, economic, and spiritually distressing times. For Jung, the hope of humans and the world at large depended ultimately on the psychological work individuals do in their most intimate inner world. This work not only gives greater meaning to our lives, it connects us to an inner Self, capable of transcending our personal obstacles and collective anxieties. Thus, even in the extreme environment of a Nazi concentration camp, existential psychologist Viktor Frankl saw that individuals who could find meaning or hope stood a better chance of survival than those who lacked these things. James Hollis has written that through the paths of inner exploration — the tools of depth psychology, classical literature, philosophy, dream work, art, and myth, “we gain access to our locus of knowing — a wellspring of deep resilience beyond the ego, always available to guide us back to the imperatives of our soul.”
Though many of the challenges of our times seem unique, the path through for us — personally and collectively — will always rely on our capacity for creativity, wisdom, and connection to a reality larger than ourselves. Research indicates that hope—the implication that there is the possibility of a better future — can help us manage stress and anxiety and cope with adversity. It contributes to our well-being and happiness and motivates positive action. The body of evidence shows that hope is the mindset that drives resilient behaviors.
Through a combination of presentation by our faculty and the monks of Glenstal Abbey, we will draw on the potential we all have to find hope and meaning and to foster our resilience for the challenging days ahead.
Optional Outing: Visit the Rock of Cashel and Holy Cross Abbey
On Thursday March 23, Glenstal monk Colmán Ó Clabaigh will personally lead participants to visit two of the most evocative and significant pilgrimage sites of medieval Ireland: the Rock of Cashel, (intimately associated with St. Patrick), ancient seat of the Kings of Muenster and Royal fortress with spectacular views for miles around, and Holy Cross Abbey, a 12th-century Cistercian monastery widely regarded as one of the most beautiful buildings in all of Ireland. Please note that attendance requires signing up in advance. Details and signup information will be provided upon registration.
Confronting Our Personal And Family Ghosts, March 27–April 3, 2023 | County Galway
Annual Seminar
Our 21st annual Jung in Ireland seminar will meet on the shores of Galway Bay, along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Spend the week with Joe Cambray, Mary Dougherty, Marlene Frantz, Aryeh Maidenbaum, Sylvia Brinton Perera, Diana Rubin, David Schoen, and Dennis Patrick Slattery. We will explore our personal story as a journey of self-discovery through a unique combination of presentations and experiential workshops — revealing the hidden archetypes in ourselves that are waiting to be liberated.
