Symbols build the bridge between the conscious and the unconscious and are essential for a healthy psyche. They are the best, and at times, the only medium to express that which is in the unconscious and bring it into consciousness. Our first focus is on the general understanding of what symbols are, where they come from, how they work, and why they are such a vital part of analytical psychology and analysis. We will then study specifically the symbolism of the Bird across cultures, eras, mythologies, and places. The Bird roams the earth, the skies, the heavens and swims in the oceans and the seas. It is a key Jungian symbol, found everywhere, at all times, crossing across all boundaries of conscious and unconscious life.
By the end of the seminar, participants will have a good understanding of the vital importance of working with symbols, and specifically of the Bird as a key symbol in dreams and analysis.
