Lecture
Events for March 15, 2019
The Archetype of the Game: Sports as a Reflection of the Psyche
What psychic or spiritual energy is at the root of the fascination and enthusiasm which caused more than 1 billion persons to watch some portion of the 1984 Olympics? What is the nature and excitement which makes a World Series or Super Bowl better attended than church or synagogue? This lecture will explore the historical ... Read more
Fairytales as Mirrors of Psychopathology
Fairy tales are like collective dreams which, acting as x-rays of the psyche, reveal the structure and dynamics of personality. Many tales depict gross peculiarities of behavior. This workshop will use a selection of such stories which indicate various aspects of psychopathology. Suggested reading from Grimm: Clever Elsie, #34; Strong Hans, #166; The Sea Hare, ... Read more
The Healing Power of Fairy Tales
Why fairy tales - Märchen? When C.G. Jung discovered the archetypal realm of the collective unconscious, he also found that through the ages myths, fairy tales and legends provided a “clothing” so to speak for these, otherwise invisible, potentially healing psychodynamics. When we listen to fairy tales our soul is invited to journey into lands ... Read more
