Understanding Archetypes:
Perspectives, Patterns & Fields
Presented by Dr Suzanne Cremen
Saturday 10 October 2020, 10am – 11.30am Australian Eastern Daylight Time
USA – Friday 9 October 2020, 4pm – 5.30pm Pacific Time
All products of the human imagination have an archetypal basis, including the most sublime art, ingenious ideas, and political and social movements. Yet there is a great deal of popular misunderstanding about archetypes, which misses the nuance and specificity of Jung’s understanding. In this class you’ll learn about archetypes as structuring patterns of the psyche, that influence our ways of perceiving and responding to the world. We will consider different metaphors for understanding archetypes as universal patterns of human experience. We’ll also look at archetypes in terms of typical ecological networks which structure a system of relations, such as a family – like a field or network that is constellated around or exists between people. There will be opportunity for discussion, and some readings and list of further resources is provided.
This class is recommended as preparation for the three-workshop series Healing Trauma, Reimagining the Future on 17, 24 & 31 October 2020.
“I had some familiarity with Jung before I began but this course led me much more deeply into his work. I really enjoyed learning about the archetypes and the impact they can have on our lives …. The course was well organized, well-paced with plenty of time to engage in the material. Suzanne offered excellent support every step of the way …. I would highly recommend Life Artistry courses and I am keen to participate in future courses.”
– Dr Kristen Hobby, Singapore
Dr Suzanne Cremen is the author of From Career to Calling: A depth psychology guide to soul-making work in darkening times (Routledge 2020). She is founder of the Life Artistry Centre for Archetype, Imagination and Vocation (Australia) and serves on the faculty of the Pacifica Graduate Institute (California) where she teaches a course on the depth psychology of vocation. Suzanne holds a PhD, two Masters degrees from Pacifica (in Jungian and Archetypal Studies, and Engaged Humanities and Mythological Studies) as well as degrees in Law and Arts. A native of Sydney, her background includes working as a lawyer, conference producer, screenwriter, publisher and holistic career counsellor for adults in midlife. Dr Cremen’s research is published in international peer-reviewed journals. She has chaired symposia and spoken on the applications of archetypal psychology at major international conferences, including in New York, Canada and Australia. Suzanne is a past president and honorary life member of the CG Jung Society of Queensland, and an advocate for the therapeutic power of the arts and the archetypal imagination in transforming and healing the cultural psyche.
Registration fee only AU$40 or US$30 via payment below. Jung Society member and Concession Card holder rates apply in ANZ.
Places for this class are limited. To register, please 1) complete the Registration Form and 2) arrange payment below.
A confirmation email with Zoom link will be sent the week before the class.
Payments may also be made by direct deposit or SWIFT transfer to: BSB 313 140 (Bank Australia, Kew, Victoria, Australia); Account 14073170; Title – eContent t/a Life Artistry.