From archetype to extravert and introvert, from anima and animus to
synchronicity, from personal to collective unconscious, from shadow to
Self, from exploration of alchemy to dreams, fairytales, and myths, many of
the ideas of C.G. Jung have filtered into our everyday awareness. These
four classes offer participants the opportunity to deepen their familiarity
with the terminology and meaning within Jung's psychology in an
experiential setting. Although limited interaction will be invited,
participants are advised that these are explorative classes, not therapy
sessions as such.
The approach will be wholistic, reflecting Jung's appreciation for the
values not only of thinking, but also its complement, feeling, as well as
the intuitive and sensate functions. The goal of a life, for Jung, is to
become whole or complete, not perfect. Learning to recognize and integrate
aspects of oneself beyond the awareness and identity of the ego is a
lifelong endeavor. Jung called this process "individuation," and we will
explore the dynamics and challenges for individuals, as well as touch upon
the implications for the collective and culture in which we live.
Recommended reading for this class might well include Jung's autobiography,
Memories, Dreams, Reflections, and a work that he edited before his
death in 1961, Man and His Symbols. For those who pre-register,
some additional materials will be made available before the classes
begin.
Leader: Scott Hyder, Jungian Analyst, graduate of
The C.G. Jung
Institute, Zurich, Switzerland
Schedule and location: Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., April 21, 28, May 5, 12;
Junior High room
Registration fee: $20 (BUUF and Idaho Friends of Jung, partners in
community educational outreach, will share proceeds equally)