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A Depth Psychological Approach to the Divine: A New Myth of God
First United Methodist Church, Collins Hall 1838 SW Jefferson Street, PortlandWe are sadly in need of a new concept of divinity; the old idea of God as a divine parent, judge, or celestial mechanic no longer serves. Many people with a strong sense of the sacred no longer find this dimension within traditional religious systems. However, new forms of the sacred are to be found ... Read more
Anxiety and the Myth of the Dragon Fight
First United Methodist Church, Fireside Room 1838 SW Jefferson Street, PortlandIn the workshop the discussion will focus on the symbol of the dragon fight as we encounter it in our daily life and in the practice of the psychotherapist. The dragon to be fought may show itself in its poisonous effect, consisting in an overdose of fear, guilt or shame that constantly undercuts one’s sense ... Read more
Anxiety and the Myth of the Dragon Fight
First United Methodist Church, Collins Hall 1838 SW Jefferson Street, PortlandThe dragon fight is always the deed of a mythological hero. Yet the hero gets “bad press” nowadays. He is associated with the “macho ideal” of a one-sided male orientation. However, all of us, women and men, need the courage to deal with and overcome, if possible, destructive forces, whether they appear in the outer ... Read more
