Event Title: IRON HANS: As Found in the Complete Grimms Fairy Tales

Where: Jung Society of Washington Library

Monday, April 5, 2010

Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM EST

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What: Course
Who: Bonnie Damron
When: Five Mondays
Fees: $125.00, members; $150.00, nonmembers; $100.00, seniors over 65 and full-time students

It is our great pleasure to offer the greatly loved story of Iron Hans. Many of you will know it by its other name, "Iron John," through the work of Robert Bly, poet and storyteller extraordinaire. In that groundbreaking book, Iron John: A Book About Men, he identifies Iron John as the Wild Man, an essential elemental earth spirit within the psychic life of men. It is for women as well, because inside every woman is her inner man who also is in need of initiation. So often the fairy tales seem to have as their "star" a beautiful young woman. This story, however, is about a young man. It helps us struggle with the question, "What does it take for a boy to become a man?" To start with, he needs to find and make friends with his ancestors, his natural "wildness." Having Iron Hans as a foster father and "male mother" is key. We may wonder, in addition to the Wild Man, what other Powers and Helpers we will find as we journey through this story. Please join us to partake of this ancient story, which may be ten thousand years old.

We intend to offer CEUs for Social Workers for this program.

Bonnie L. Damron, PhD, LCSW, is a Jungian psychotherapist in private practice in Northern Virginia. In addition to her clinical work she conducts contemplative retreats, study tours, and offers seminars in fairy tales, myths, Shakespearian and Classical Greek theater, and the writings of C. G. Jung. Bonnie also teaches for the Jung Society of Washington, and the Washington Society for Clinical Social Work. She holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from The Catholic University of America, and a Doctoral Degree in American Studies from The University of Maryland. Her dissertation is entitled "Encounters with the Goddess: an Ethnographic Study of the Emergence of Feminine Forms of Consciousness." She is currently writing a book on the figure of Penelope in Homer's Odyssey.

Event Title: AN INVITATION TO PRACTICE RESURRECTION

Where: Jung Society of Washington Library

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST

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What: Course
Who: Bill Dols
When: Five Tuesdays
Fees: $125.00, members; $150.00, nonmembers; $100.00, seniors over 65 and full-time students

The poet Wendell Berry, in "Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front," counsels us to "Ask the questions that have no answers . . . Plant sequoias . . . Be like the fox . . . Practice resurrection." These Tuesday evenings will be devoted to rescuing the metaphor of "resurrection" from creeds and fundamentalists in search of new meanings in the ordinary and obvious of our lives. We will read between the lines of biblical texts to meet a Jesus who, as living parable of resurrection, awakens us to it happening daily around and within us. We will stretch beyond the "religious" with the help of CG Jung, Mary Oliver, Amos Wilder, Reynolds Price, Pema Chodron, Basho, Anne Morrow Lindberg, Haand others. It will be a dance of questions that entice us to "practice resurrection" rather than cleave to old idols and tired answers.

We intend to offer CEUs for Social Workers for this program.

Bill Dols served parishes in Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina as an Episcopal priest for twenty-five years. While pursuing graduate studies in psychology and biblical studies in Berkeley in the 1980s, he began leading seminars for The Guild For Psychological Studies in San Francisco. After eight years as Director of The Educational Center in St. Louis, he moved to Charlotte where, until his retirement in 2001, he served as Minister of Adult Education at The Myers Park Baptist Church. Bill and Shirley now live in Alexandria where they tutor public-school first graders, quilt and garden, paint and read. Bill continues to contribute to The Bible Workbench that he created and edited for twenty years and, on occasion, leads weekend retreats.

Event Title: TAPPING YOUR INTUITION: Finding Your Inner Voice

Where: Jung Society of Washington Library

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST

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What: Course
Who: Sandy Geller & Melissa Harrison
When: Four Wednesdays
Fees: $100.00, members; $125.00, nonmembers; $75.00, seniors over 65 and full-time students

The inner voice of intuition is always present, yet we often lose our connection to it. In this course we will call upon practices from meditation, movement-improvisation and expressive arts to engage body, mind and psyche. Our goal is to reawaken, then deepen our connection to the intuitive. Through individual and group experiences we will explore ways to rediscover our inner voice. Each person will find his or her strongest connection to inner guidance. By following a life path guided by intuitive knowing we strengthen our choices about relationships, career and spirituality.

We intend to offer CEUs for Social Workers for this program.

Sandy Geller, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, is a Jungian analyst, Board-Certified Art Therapist, and Licensed Professional Counselor. For many years her work has combined the expressive arts with Jungian analytic psychology for both groups and individuals. She maintains a private practice in Chevy Chase and in the District of Columbia. Melissa Harrison, BA, AMSAT, has a degree in dance and is a certified Alexander Technique teacher. She is a choreographer, Hung Fut Kung Fu practitioner, and is currently training as a Pilates instructor. Ms. Harrison has taught movement for over 25 years.

Event Title: DREAMS: A THE INNER WORLD OF CHILDHOOD: A Study in Analytical Psychology by Frances G. Wickes, part 2

Where: Jung Society of Washington Library

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST

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What: Book Exploration
Who: April Barrett
When: Five Thursdays
Fees: $50.00, all

From the Back Matter: An early classic in child psychology,
Frances Wickes' The Inner World of Childhood explores how children think, dream, and fantasize as well as how adults often cannot help but misinterpret that inner life. Beginning with an analysis of negative parental influence on a child's unconscious, and concluding with a discussion of the role of sex in child psychology, Wickes' incisive work covers almost every topic in between, from the structure of the child's psyche to the significance of imaginary playmates. This work is still as fascinating and insightful as it was when first published in 1927. In a new introductory preface, the author reviews this work from the perspective of 60 years later. What Carl Jung said about it still holds true: "Probably no father or mother will be able to read these chapters without realizing the devastating truths of this book." The first six registrants will receive a free copy.

We intend to offer CEUs for Social Workers for this program.

April Barrett is in service to the dissemination of Jung's thought through her participation and training with the Creative Initiative Foundation, the Guild for Psychological Studies, and the Jung Society of Washington, for which she is program director, executive director, and vice-president of the board.

Event Title: WHAT SHAPES A LIFE? From Field to Form, from Archetype to Living Reality

Where: Jung Society of Washington Library

Friday, April 9, 2010

Time: 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM EST

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What: 2 Day Seminar
Who: Michael Conforti
When: Friday & Saturday
Fees: $275.00, all

Like graceful dancers, there are times in our lives when we seem to effortlessly glide across the floor. At other times our feet feel leaden, and inspiration and creativity elude us. With each step we take, if we listen carefully, we can hear a quiet voice far off in the distance, a melody that has touched humanity since the beginning of time. As mercurial and vaporous as a gossamer dream, we sense that we have glimpsed something eternal - an intimation of our destiny. Our lives are profoundly influenced by these archetypal rhythms, and it is essential that we learn more about these forces, which bring us both closer to and farther from the life we are meant to live.

In these seminars, we will explore the archetypal underpinnings of life through dreams, cinema, wisdom tales, and world events. Our discussions will focus on the nature of archetypal dynamics and ways for recognizing and understanding these patterns in our lives. We intend to offer CEUs for Social Workers and APA through NAAP for this program.

Suggested Readings Include: Michael Conforti, Field, Form, and Fate: Patterns in Mind, Nature & Psyche; Michael Conforti, Threshold Experiences: The Archetype of Beginnings; Barbara Hannah, The Inner Journey: Lectures and Essays on Jungian Psychology; Marie-Louise von Franz, Archetypal Patterns in Fairy Tales; Marie-Louise von Franz, The Psychological Meaning of Redemption Motifs in Fairy Tales.

Michael Conforti, Ph.D., is a Jungian analyst, author, and founder/director of the Assisi Institute. His work has resulted not only in a training institute based on his discoveries, but also in the development of a new discipline, Archetypal Pattern Analysis. He lectures nationally and internationally and applies his insights as a sought-after consultant to businesses, government institutions, and the film industry. Dr. Conforti served as a script consultant on the recently released film, Pride and Glory, and is the author of Field, Form, and Fate: Patterns in Mind, Nature & Psyche and Threshold Experiences: The Archetype of Beginnings.

Event Title: TAPPING YOUR INTUITION: Finding Your Inner Voice

Where: Jung Society of Washington Library

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST

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What: Course
Who: Sandy Geller & Melissa Harrison
When: Four Wednesdays
Fees: $100.00, members; $125.00, nonmembers; $75.00, seniors over 65 and full-time students

The inner voice of intuition is always present, yet we often lose our connection to it. In this course we will call upon practices from meditation, movement-improvisation and expressive arts to engage body, mind and psyche. Our goal is to reawaken, then deepen our connection to the intuitive. Through individual and group experiences we will explore ways to rediscover our inner voice. Each person will find his or her strongest connection to inner guidance. By following a life path guided by intuitive knowing we strengthen our choices about relationships, career and spirituality.

We intend to offer CEUs for Social Workers for this program.

Sandy Geller, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, is a Jungian analyst, Board-Certified Art Therapist, and Licensed Professional Counselor. For many years her work has combined the expressive arts with Jungian analytic psychology for both groups and individuals. She maintains a private practice in Chevy Chase and in the District of Columbia. Melissa Harrison, BA, AMSAT, has a degree in dance and is a certified Alexander Technique teacher. She is a choreographer, Hung Fut Kung Fu practitioner, and is currently training as a Pilates instructor. Ms. Harrison has taught movement for over 25 years.

Event Title: DREAMS: A THE INNER WORLD OF CHILDHOOD: A Study in Analytical Psychology by Frances G. Wickes, part 2

Where: Jung Society of Washington Library

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST

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What: Book Exploration
Who: April Barrett
When: Five Thursdays
Fees: $50.00, all

From the Back Matter: An early classic in child psychology,
Frances Wickes' The Inner World of Childhood explores how children think, dream, and fantasize as well as how adults often cannot help but misinterpret that inner life. Beginning with an analysis of negative parental influence on a child's unconscious, and concluding with a discussion of the role of sex in child psychology, Wickes' incisive work covers almost every topic in between, from the structure of the child's psyche to the significance of imaginary playmates. This work is still as fascinating and insightful as it was when first published in 1927. In a new introductory preface, the author reviews this work from the perspective of 60 years later. What Carl Jung said about it still holds true: "Probably no father or mother will be able to read these chapters without realizing the devastating truths of this book." The first six registrants will receive a free copy.

We intend to offer CEUs for Social Workers for this program.

April Barrett is in service to the dissemination of Jung's thought through her participation and training with the Creative Initiative Foundation, the Guild for Psychological Studies, and the Jung Society of Washington, for which she is program director, executive director, and vice-president of the board.

Event Title: Planetary Cycles: Symbols of Change

Where: Jung Society of Washington Library

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST

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What: Wisewoman Forum - A Discussion Group for Women
Who: Janet Kane
When: Saturday
Fees: $5.00 per session at the door

This presentation will describe the rare and complex planetary cycles and eclipses of 2010 and why this is such a pivotal year in history. I will interpret these cycles through the lens of archetypal astrology. Learn of the events and the types of energy brought in by Uranus, Neptune and Pluto and why they are called the Gods of Change. The movement and aspects of these outer planets can give us an indication on how the transformation of our world will manifest.

Janet Hartley Kane is a local Astrological Counselor and Teacher. She is a member of the Washington Society for Jungian Psychology, The International Society for Astrological Research and the National Council on Geocosmic Research. In addition to private practice, Janet lectures and conducts workshops in the Washington, DC area on the application of astrology to Jungian Psychology. Visit her blog at http://www.janetszodiac.com. Her email address is janetkane@verizon.net

Event Title: DREAMS: A THE INNER WORLD OF CHILDHOOD: A Study in Analytical Psychology by Frances G. Wickes, part 2

Where: Jung Society of Washington Library

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST

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What: Book Exploration
Who: April Barrett
When: Five Thursdays
Fees: $50.00, all

From the Back Matter: An early classic in child psychology,
Frances Wickes' The Inner World of Childhood explores how children think, dream, and fantasize as well as how adults often cannot help but misinterpret that inner life. Beginning with an analysis of negative parental influence on a child's unconscious, and concluding with a discussion of the role of sex in child psychology, Wickes' incisive work covers almost every topic in between, from the structure of the child's psyche to the significance of imaginary playmates. This work is still as fascinating and insightful as it was when first published in 1927. In a new introductory preface, the author reviews this work from the perspective of 60 years later. What Carl Jung said about it still holds true: "Probably no father or mother will be able to read these chapters without realizing the devastating truths of this book." The first six registrants will receive a free copy.

We intend to offer CEUs for Social Workers for this program.

April Barrett is in service to the dissemination of Jung's thought through her participation and training with the Creative Initiative Foundation, the Guild for Psychological Studies, and the Jung Society of Washington, for which she is program director, executive director, and vice-president of the board.

Event Title: WRITING AND METAPHOR

Where: Jung Society of Washington Library

Friday, April 23, 2010

Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST

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What: Workshop
Who: Susan Tiberghien
When: Friday
Fees: $30.00, members in advance; $40.00, nonmembers, $25.00, seniors over 65 and full-time students


When we find metaphors in our writing, they help us discover the deeper meaning of our life experiences. In this workshop we will first look at how metaphor has been used in literature, with examples from Plato's Dialogues to C.G.Jung's Red Book. Then we will look at excerpts from contemporary authors to see how they use metaphor to illuminate their work. In Teaching a Stone to Talk, Annie Dillard depicts the natural world as a metaphor of the Spirit, leading the reader into nature's silence. There will be guided writing exercises in all three forms of nonfiction: journals, personal essays, and memoirs.

Susan M. Tiberghien, an American writer living in Switzerland, has published three memoirs - Looking for Gold, A Year in Jungian Analysis; Circling to the Center, Encounter with Silent Prayer; and Footsteps, A European Album - along with numerous narrative essays in journals and anthologies in the USA and in Europe. Her fourth book, One Year to A Writing Life: Twelve Lessons to Deepen Every Writer's Art and Craft, was published by Da Capo (Perseus Books) in September, 2007. Susan teaches at graduate programs, at C.G. Jung Centers, at writers' conferences, and at the monthly Geneva Writers' Workshops; she has been a workshop director for the International Women's Writing Guild since 1990. A member of International PEN and of the International Writers' Residence at the Château de Lavigny, she directs the Geneva Writers' Group and the biennial Geneva Writers' Conferences. She is the founding editor of the review Offshoots: Writing from Geneva. Her website is www.susantiberghien.com http://www.susantiberghien.com.

Event Title: DREAMS: A THE INNER WORLD OF CHILDHOOD: A Study in Analytical Psychology by Frances G. Wickes, part 2

Where: Jung Society of Washington Library

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST

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What: Book Exploration
Who: April Barrett
When: Five Thursdays
Fees: $50.00, all

From the Back Matter: An early classic in child psychology,
Frances Wickes' The Inner World of Childhood explores how children think, dream, and fantasize as well as how adults often cannot help but misinterpret that inner life. Beginning with an analysis of negative parental influence on a child's unconscious, and concluding with a discussion of the role of sex in child psychology, Wickes' incisive work covers almost every topic in between, from the structure of the child's psyche to the significance of imaginary playmates. This work is still as fascinating and insightful as it was when first published in 1927. In a new introductory preface, the author reviews this work from the perspective of 60 years later. What Carl Jung said about it still holds true: "Probably no father or mother will be able to read these chapters without realizing the devastating truths of this book." The first six registrants will receive a free copy.

We intend to offer CEUs for Social Workers for this program.

April Barrett is in service to the dissemination of Jung's thought through her participation and training with the Creative Initiative Foundation, the Guild for Psychological Studies, and the Jung Society of Washington, for which she is program director, executive director, and vice-president of the board.

Event Title: THE SPIRITUAL ANATOMY OF EMOTION: How Feelings Link the Brain, the Body, and the Sixth Sense

Where: Jung Society of Washington Library

Friday, April 30, 2010

Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM EST

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What: An Evening With . . .
Who: Michael Jawer
When: Friday
Fees: $15.00, members; $20.00, nonmembers;
$10.00, full-time students and seniors over 65

Feelings emanate from our core. More so than thoughts, they are what animate us, motivate us, and matter deep down. Feelings are also of the body - they are not merely the province of the brain. Would it surprise you to learn that feelings have an intimate relation to spiritual experience - the most intriguing type of experience we can have? Or that feelings may have a connection with environmental sensitivities as well? There is evidence that the types of things we are sensitive to relate to our emotional makeup- making some of us more open to the puzzlement and the deeper meaning of spiritual or anomalous experiences.

Michael Jawer, an independent researcher who has been examining mind-body differences among individuals for the past 10 years. His papers have appeared in Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing, Seminars in Integrative Medicine, Science & Consciousness Review, and the Journal of the Society for Psychical Research. His book, The Spiritual Anatomy of Emotion (Park Street Press, 2009) is coauthored by integrative medicine pioneer Mark Micozzi, MD, PhD, with a Foreword by Larry Dossey, MD.