Jung’s Reading Room: The Transcendent Function- A Collaborative Reading Exploration
8 Continuing Education Credits
Sundays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024
10am-noon PST, 1-3pm EST, 7-9pm GMT+2, 6-8pm GMT+1
“The art of [active imagination] consists … in allowing our invisible partner to make herself heard…”
A Collaborative Reading Exploration of Jung's Masterpiece
Experience the power of collective reading by embarking on a transformative journey into Carl Jung's groundbreaking essay, The Transcendent Function. Mind Body Passport's Reading Room series utilizes a dynamic online format to unlock the depths of Jung's work in a way you've never experienced before.
Collectively, we will analyze key passages from Jung's 1916 essay on The Transcendent Function by reading sections aloud each week, fostering a deeper connection with the material and promoting a richer understanding of Jung's theories. This interactive format fosters a vibrant learning community where everyone contributes to the exploration of Jung's ideas. With expert guidance, you will benefit from the insights of experienced facilitators to explore a diversity of interpretations, share your insights, and learn from fellow peers within a supportive environment.
Psyche speaks to us through the languages of word and image. The world of image arises from the creative source of the unconscious. Images move our hearts and soul in ways that often evade the strictly literal. Images animate us, enliven us, and provide a bridge to experiencing numinous meaning in our lives. At night we enter the dreamworld where images speak to us in mysterious ways. During daytime, fantasy images may spontaneously come to us. How can we better understand what these messages from the unconscious? What are they telling us about changes we need to make in our lives? Are they pointing us to new sources of inner creativity?
Carl Jung developed the method of active imagination to dynamically engage with the images of the unconscious. He discovered this method during his own descent into the unconscious which he recorded in The Red Book. In 1916 Jung wrote an essay The Transcendent Function describing the technique of active imagination in which one consciously engages with fantasy images arising from either dreams or daytime visions. He later revised and expanded the essay in 1958. In this class we will carefully work through the essay discussing Jung’s method of active imagination and the importance of symbol making.
No matter your background, Jung's Reading Room welcomes you to explore the captivating world of Jungian psychology in a supportive and engaging online environment. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery!
Can’t make it live? No problem all sessions are recorded.
Secure Your Spot and Begin Your Jungian Journey!
More than just a webinar
- Interactive Learning Environment: Our collaborative read-aloud format fosters a safe and supportive space for shared learning.
- In-Depth Discussions: Go beyond lectures, delve into rich discussions with our expert facilitators.
- Flexibility: Can't attend live? All sessions are recorded for later viewing.
-Tailored Pricing: We offer alumni & early bird discounts, and flexible payment options to fit your needs.
Who Is This For?
- Those seeking to expand their knowledge of Jungian psychology.
- Those with an interest in exploring Jung’s ideas with a global community
- Dream interpretation enthusiasts
- Mental Health Professionals: Therapists, Psychologists, clinical psychologists, psycho-analysts, Counselors and social workers
- Those wanting to earn 8 continuing education credits
- Anyone interested in personal growth & self- understanding
- Those with an interest in Jungian literature, and its relevance today
- Those with an interest in the unconscious
*No prior experience or knowledge required!
How Does It Work?
- Once registered, you will receive your zoom meeting log-in information and the weekly texts (we actually prefer you wait and read the passages with the group!).
- Everyone who would like to participate will get a section to read aloud in a safe, fun, and playful environment
Can’t make it live? No problem a video recording will be made available.
What will we do in the group?
- Move beyond passive lectures and actively participate in the learning process.
- Be part of in-depth discussions after each passage.
- Explore diverse interpretations of the transcendent function's role in achieving psychic wholeness.
- Share personal insights, and gain valuable perspectives from our expert facilitators and fellow learners.
- Connect with like-minded individuals from around the world who share your passion for understanding the human psyche.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss Jung’s view of the structure of psyche
- Describe the Jungian analytic process
- Discuss the method of active imagination
- Discuss the transcendent function & symbol making
Facilitators
Jeffrey Kiehl, Phd
Jeffrey Kiehl, PhD, is a Diplomate Jungian Analyst and senior training analyst for the C.G. Jung Institute of Colorado and the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts. He has published numerous articles on Jungian psychology, including: Mandala as Portal to Healing, US Cultural Complexes and Climate Change, The Green Man and Climate Change and The Nature of Uncertainty/The Uncertainty of Nature. Jeffrey’s interests include the relationship between psych & matter, alchemy, and consciousness studies.
Dr. Leslee S. Brown, PhD
Dr. Brown is President and Director of Mind Body Passport Inc. designing and leading international trips and online international courses for adult professionals, offering continuing education credits worldwide. Dr. Brown's interests are multi-faceted, engaging topics of psychology, culture, art, psychoanalysis, social dreaming, and mythology, and narrative stories as a therapeutic modality. She is passionate about weaving many disciplines and interests together and creating an atmosphere of growth and learning. She also served as The Director of International Seminars and Gastprofessor at Sigmund Freud University, Vienna. International psychology and developing “psychologists without borders” has become her focus. Dr. Brown has been in private practice for over twenty years, has been a research psychologist for The Neurologic Institute and has served on faculty at UCLA Medical School teaching psychology and rapport building techniques to medical students. Dr. Brown was also Assistant Professor at The Chicago School and Director of Centers for International Studies. Leslee lives and works part-time in Los Angeles, part-time in Paris, and the rest of the time is traveling the world.
Mind Body Passport is approved by the California Psychological Association to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. Mind Body Passport maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This post-licensure course will be at an appropriate instructional level for participants with a wide range of experience from beginner to advanced.
Mind Body Passport Inc. is also recognized as a CAMFT-approved Continuing Education Provider. Certificate awarded upon successful completion.
* Post-course test is required for continuing education credits if done via recording
Questions?
Contact Dr. Leslee Brown at info@mindbodypassport.com
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No refunds will be issued as the recordings are available