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The Center for Story & Symbol
offers continuing education seminars and workshops on the psychology of fairy tales, mythic stories, creativity, movies as mythic imagination, and writing in therapy. CE hours are available for psychologists, marriage & family therapists, teachers, social workers, nurses,and other mental health professionals. Our courses meet requirements in most states.
In addition to information about the Center's seminars and workshops, you will find here a wealth of mythic resources on , , mythic themes in and , , recommended , , , and .
MYTHIC MEDIA ALERT
Jonathan Young is featured in a television documentary
STAR WARS - The Legacy Revealed -
A two-hour 30th Anniversary special on the mythology of the epic series.
Other commentators include Tom Brokaw, Nancy Pelosi, and Peter Jackson.
Search at History.com for Star Wars Legacy to find next replay date. Click on "video" for a preview.
Media: A one-hour radio interview with Jonathan Young can be heard online:
Most recent additions
(2007)
- Nine Keys to Aging Well (2006)
Workshop Information
Mythic Resources
Communicate
Day Course Information
Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
Seminar 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lunch break 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
All courses are approved for the following credits:
Psychology, MFT, LCSW, NBCC 6 CE hours - Nursing 7 hours
The level is introductory
The evening Writing in Therapy workshops are 3 CE credit hours.
Jonathan
Young, PhD
310 W. Quinto Street
Santa Barbara, California 93105
Center: (805) 687-7171
Facs: (805) 687-5750
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Seminars and Workshops
Presented at an introductory level, these courses are not
just for psychotherapists. They are open to all those interested in
archetypal perspectives. Center workshops and seminars require no advance preparation; however, participants are provided with a recommended reading list as part of their class materials.
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The Soul of Ethics
Claiming Integrity from Within
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At last, an uplifting ethics course. It takes more than a good working knowledge of regulations to put values into practice on a daily basis. The goal is to evoke the essence of integrity. More than a review of rules, this course strives to draw out the best in dedicated practitioners. The focus is on appreciating the values that attract people to the work of helping others.
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Supervision, Encouragement, Inspiration
The Vocation of the Mentor
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Drawing upon familiar characters, such as Mary Poppins and Gandalf (in The Lord of the Rings), we focus on finding the most effective methods of supporting and expanding the skills of others and on how to serve as a worthy example of integrity.
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Claiming our Stories
The Gifts of Personal Mythology
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Lives have underlying patterns. We will look at maturation as a project of inventing a successful life story, cultivating a vision that nurtures one's best qualities, finding authenticity, and having compassion towards oneself and others.
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Invoking the Sage
Choosing to Age Well
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Savoring the inner life and connections with others can be the rewards of our later years. We will discuss elder and mentor stories to explore how to plan well for the harvest experience in maturity. Anyone with an interest is welcome. Fulfills Aging and Long-Term Care course requirements.
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The Beloved of the Soul
Seeking the Inner Union
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course shows how the symbolic journey is revealed in classic courtship
tales. Love stories from folklore reflect psychological life in amazing detail. Romantic fantasies are a window into the world within the individual. This course goes beyond couple issues to focus on how the inner journey is revealed in classic courtship tales.
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Movies and the Mythic Imagination
Using Film in Depth Psychology
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includes finding key metaphors in movies to deepen understanding of emotional issues, how to discuss popular films to normalize perceptions of problems - and to help evoke personal qualities, such as courage, tenderness, and flexibility. |
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The Symbolism of Fairytales
in Adult Psychology
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- Favorite stories from childhood can have subtle influences on adult identity. This course covers how to analyze familiar tales for metaphors rich in psychological insights. Focus is on the Cinderella stories, to show how allegories can reveal elements of the inner life.
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Finding Your Way Back Home
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This seminar enters the mythic imagination to explore the journey toward wholeness. We will discuss Hansel & Gretel, and Little Red Riding Hood to see how timeless tales can help in our journeys. This course was previously titled Through the Dark Forest. |
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The Psychology of Creativity
and a Life with the Muses
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The examines universal elements of the imagination - and draws on timeless stories, such as Alice in Wonderland and Robin Hood, to look at unique issues faced by highly creative people. We will discuss blocks and other challenges unique to artistic endeavors.
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The Wisdom of Mythic Stories
for Adult Identity Transitions
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The presents clinical applications of folklore and mythology.
Through storytelling and lively discussion of the Wizard of OZ, we will explore how favorite stories reflect adult psychological dynamics and offer guidance for those dealing with life-stage transitions.
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The Search for Meaning
through Stories and Psychotherapy
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looks at the great quest stories as guides to finding place and purpose. We will draw insights from the legends of the Holy Grail and discuss how a strong sense of meaning can aid in identity formation.
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Writing in Therapy
A series of experiential workshops 6 - 9 pm
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demonstrate using writing for inner exploration. The workshops include brief spontaneous writing activities with discussion of how writing in response to images opens awareness of the stirrings of the unconscious.
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