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Healing Trauma: The Soul in Hell and its Liberation: Reflections on Clinical Depression in Light of Dante’s Divine Comedy
Unity of Portland 4525 SE Stark, PortlandTrauma survivors often report that their lives are a "living Hell." This pathological situation is created by the psyche's archetypal defenses and their depressive power over what one psychoanalyst called "the lost heart of the self," with its desire for love and intimate relationship. Psychotherapy of this condition involves what the medieval theologians called a ... Read more
Healing Trauma: The Lost and Recovered Soul in Depth Psychotherapy
Unity of Portland 4525 SE Stark, PortlandAccording to C. G. Jung, the human personality embodies a divine ”spark” or animating essence, often described as the human soul or spirit. Under normal circumstances, this core of selfhood incarnates in the individual and evolves into a unique personality through a process of tolerable suffering that Jung called individuation. However when severe trauma strikes ... Read more
The Gods at Play: Archetypal Powers and Patterns in the Arts
Unity of Portland 4525 SE Stark, PortlandAs ancient poets and modern depth psychologists have long recognized, the arts represent an especially vivid expression of the archetypes that inform and inspire the human psyche. The aim of this weekend’s program is to provide a rewarding interplay of instruction and entertainment, each enhancing and illuminating the other. The capacity to discern archetypes – ... Read more
