(continued from Our History)
In 1985 the C.G. Jung Working Group changes its name to
Washington Society for Jungian Psychology (WSJP). Program attendance increases
as new and noted Jungian analysts participate. Specifically, James Hillman,
Robert Johnson, Murray Stein, and Elisabeth Ruf speak at Group programs. The
WSJP establishes the Jung Memorial Lecture. Also, in 1985, Jungian analyst
Irene Gad, M.D., joins the local Jungian community. In 1986, the WSJP offers a successful,
two-day film seminar, “The Way of the Dream,” at the Smithsonian Institute. A
presentation at Georgetown University by Jungian scholar Joseph Campbell
increases local interest in Jung’s work.
Practicing professionals in psychology attend Supervision
Groups led by Jerome Bernstein. Jacob Goering leads colloquia for therapists
with special interest in Jungian concepts and techniques. Christine Lynn,
Barbara Fuchs, Ann Bohnet, Walter Shropshire, and Audrey Shropshire assume
greater roles in WSJP’s development. Roger Lyons completes ten years of
teaching Jungian-related courses at Georgetown University’s School of
Continuing Education, which drew many participants to the WSJP. Beth Goering
leads classes in “painting (objectifying images) from the unconscious.” For the Jung Memorial Lecture, the
organization invites prestigious presenters, including Jungian analyst Robert
Johnson, and attracts wider ranges of attendees.
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