Jungian Center News

Winter Schedule and Upcoming Events

Course Offerings for Winter 2010

SHADOW WORK, Jan 9,16,23,30; 2-4PM; 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury; $60. Info, call Sue (802) 244-7909. Jung defined the shadow as “a moral problem that challenges the whole ego-personality,” a problem that can trip us up or cause all sorts of self-sabotage if we remain unaware of its activity within us. This workshop presents students with a variety of exercises that help to uncover the shadow, in both its good and bad guises, with the goal of expanding consciousness, and helping students to live more compassionately. In the final assignment of the workshop participants will create a Shadow mask which they will wear to the Shadow party (our February Psychology Club event). Led by Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author.

INTRODUCTION TO WORKING WITH SYMBOLS, Jan 10,17,24,31; 2-4PM; 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury; $60. Info, call Sue (802) 244-7909. Learn how to recognize, interpret and work with the images that form the basis of art, creativity and your dream life in this workshop created by students’ requests. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author.
A basic course designed particularly for the student of dreams, focusing on the features, functions, history and sources of symbols, types of symbols (e.g. the mandala), symbols in alchemy and methods of working with symbols that are used particularly in Jungian psychology. An excellent course for students preparing for advanced work in hermeneutics, psychology, art and art therapy and counseling.

INTRODUCTION TO ASTROLOGY, Jan 16,23,30; 9AM to Noon; 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury; $60. Info, call Patrick (802) 479-5017 or Sue (802) 244-7909. A basic course for the novice. Study the ancient symbol system of the stars and learn how it relates to your inner and outer life. Led by Patrick Ross.
A basic course for the novice with no prior training in astrology. The major components of the natal chart—the zodiac, planets, signs, houses and aspects—are identified and interpreted in depth. In addition, students will be introduced to computer programs that construct individual charts.

INTRODUCTION TO DOWSING AND METAPHYSICS, Jan 16 & 30th; 10AM to Noon; $55 (includes set of dowsing rods), $45 if you bring your own dowsing rods; Emerging, 49 Depot St, Stowe. Do you feel tired even after a full night's sleep? Or is there a room in your house or office that you avoid because it makes you feel uncomfortable? The cause could be geopathic stress. Geopathic stress is a natural phenomenon which affects certain places and can be damaging to our health. Dowsing is also a great tool for getting in touch with your intuition. Learn the basics in this experiential workshop.. Led by Rachel Chevalier, dowser and energy healer.

AWARENESS THROUGH CHAKRAS AND YOGA, Jan 30, 10AM-2PM; Geezum Crow Yoga Studio, Montpelier; $30. Info and directions, call Linda (229-9922) or Reenie (244-5250). Learn about and experience Awareness through the body’s chakras using tools and techniques and then apply these in basic yoga postures specifically designed for this class. Fun and interactive for all levels. Led by Linda Buckley, certified yoga instructor, and Reenie Sargent, Reiki master.

WORKING WITH THE I CHING, Feb. 13,20,27, Mar 6; 2 to 4PM; 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury; $60. Info, call Sue (802) 244-7909. One of Jung’s favorite mantic arts was the Chinese “Book of Changes,” or I Ching. In this hands-on workshop we will explore the worldview and principles underlying this ancient art, how best to use it and the role the oracle played in Jung’s own life and work. To get maximum benefit from this course, students should come with questions or concerns about which they want guidance. Led by Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author.

INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION, Feb 14,21,28,Mar 7; 2 to 4PM; $60; 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info, call Sue (802) 244-7909. This course provides a basic orientation to one of the most essential practices of the spiritual journey. Called “receptive prayer,” “contemplation,” “sitting,” zazen, and “the art of inner listening,” meditation offers manifold benefits to the spiritual seeker. We consider some of the schools of meditation as we work with over a dozen techniques drawn from Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Tibetan and Zen traditions. Because the purpose of the course is to equip students with this most valuable tool, the format is much more experiential than intellectual, although some readings are discussed and a lengthy bibliography is provided. The goal is both to inform and to immerse participants in meditation, to encourage the development of a regular, daily practice. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author.

MAKING YOUR KITBAG WORKSHOP, March 13; 10AM-1PM; 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury; $15. Info, call Sue (802) 244-7909. A one-day experiential workshop (with a personal chart reading afterwards) that helps students identify those items, ideas and pieces of information that can support them in times of spiritual crisis. An invaluable adjunct to the spiritual journey and helpful for anyone who works with his or her dreams. Led by Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author.

Psychology Club activities:
January 16: “A Matter of Heart” (movie about Jung)
Feb 6: Shadow party (led by Shadow workshop participants who will have just finished the workshop the week before)
March 27: Beth Rice will give a presentation on crop circles
April 24: Lynn McBrien will give a presentation on Celtic sacred sites
May 8: Michael Atkinson will speak on fairy tales
June 12: picnic and labyrinth party (details to follow in future newsletters)

Preview of Spring term courses:
Developing Your Intuition: Mar 20,27,Apr 3,10; 2 to 4PM
Visioneering: Mar 21, Apr 11, May 2, May 23; 2 to 4PM
Choosing Workshop: Apr 7,14,21,28; 7 to 9PM
Creation of Consciousness: Apr 22,29,May 6,13,20,27; 7 to 9PM
Finding Your Mission in Life: May 5,12,19,26; 7 to 9PM (led by a team of instructors


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