Sulamith Wulfing


CE Credit information

The material is presented at an introductory level, requiring no background in mythic studies, narrative theory, or Jungian psychology.

This course is approved for the following credits:

  • Psychology, MFT, LCSW, NBCC : 6 CE hours

  • Nursing : 7 hours

Most teachers must get credits approved by their school administration. Center courses meet the requirements in most states. Contact us if you need more information about receiving credit in your state.

Dates and Registration Information

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The Center for Story and Symbol

The Beloved of the Soul

Seeking the Inner Union

Love stories from folklore reflect psychological life in amazing detail. We will use an archetypal perspective on tales of desire and devotion to glimpse unconscious issues. Both idealization and discontent can represent underlying issues. Our primary focus is on the inner life of the individual, not couple issues. This course explores how the symbolic journey is revealed in classic courtship tales.

Learning Objectives

Understand romantic ideas as psychological processes.
Detect how love stories can reflect limited personality integration.
Draw parallels between belief systems and courtship expectations.

About the Presenter

Jonathan Young, PhD is a psychologist (PSY10231) who assisted mythologist Joseph Campbell for several years at seminars -- and was the Founding Curator of the Joseph Campbell Archives and Library. As a professor, Dr. Young created and chaired the Mythological Studies Department at the Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara. His recent book is SAGA - Best New Writings on Mythology, volume 2.

Other presentations on Mythic Stories

Jonathan Young also gives frequent public talks, workshops, and in-service trainings throughout the U.S., Canada, and Britain.

Dr. Young's
community presentation schedule
is updated several times a year.

Reading List

This seminar is taught at the introductory level and requires no advance preparation. However, participants are provided with a recommended reading list as part of their class materials. Preview selections from the recommended reading list for this seminar.

For more information , call the Center at 805 687-7171, check the date and location of upcoming workshops. You may also register online.

Day Schedule

Checking-in begins at 9:30 a.m. Course begins promptly at 10:00 a.m.

10:00 - Romance as symbolism & the fairy tale as a guide to emotional integration

1115 - Break

11:30 - The inner life and the courtship story; How psychological difficulties can be revealed in love stories
12:30 - Lunch Break
1:30 Story and symbol in lived narratives; Internal conflict as impetus for transformation

230 - Break

2:40 - The unconscious and the mythic imagination; Recovery from romantic illusions to find self-acceptance

350 - Break

4:00 - Deepening the therapeutic relationship; Analysis of transference as recovery from romantic narratives

5:00 - Course concludes

Workshop Information

Mythic Realm of Jonathan Young

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