Latest Past Events

The Healing Self: The Soothing Voice of the Soul

Westminister Presbyterian Church - Fireside Room 1624 NE Hancock, Portland

This workshop will focus on the healing and soothing impulses from the psyche that some people receive after they have experienced suffering. The emphasis of the day’s material is on the felt experiences of people in and out of analysis. Dr. Asper will present historical sketches and examples, including: the dreams of two young students ... Read more

Home or Homeless: On Losing and Regaining the Sense of Inner Home

Westminister Presbyterian Church - Great Hall 1624 NE Hancock, Portland

This lecture focuses on the loss of the sense of inner home. Emphasis is placed on war, exile, early loss of parents and a difficult start in life. Such experiences can lead to the loss of inner home, insecurity, and narcissistic problems. The lecture will describe the felt experience, give its theoretical and archetypal background, ... Read more

Anima and Animus

First United Methodist Church, Fireside Room 1838 SW Jefferson Street, Portland

The Saturday seminar/workshop will address anima issues in men and animus issues in women as the demands the Self makes upon the ego, forcing the spiritual side of our sexual identities into consciousness. Split the anima and animus and unlived life; rage and contempt between the sexes, fantasy and identity, inner and outer marriage will ... Read more