Folk tales have been told across the globe and through the centuries and are archetypal stories of psychological development. They illustrate what helps and what hinders, but mostly of the attitudes that are needed to reach a goal. The narrative of the The Frog Princess accurately illustrates the process of individuation resulting in the potential for wholeness. Individuation is a process of psychological differentiation, having for its goal the development of the unique individual personality.
In this six week course we will explore the symbolic attitude and identify how this facilitates inner development. We will amplify the archetypes that manifest in the tale and translate them into psychological language. Through this process we can examine the figures and actions of the story and where the character traits and situations arise in our own lives. The final step is to integrate the process illustrated in the tale and apply it when addressing one’s own psychological challenges.
