The Center for Story and Symbol

Supervision, Encouragement, Inspiration

The Vocation of the Mentor

A seminar with Jonathan Young

This course explores supervisory relationships from an archetypal perspective. Presentations will show how initiatory aspects of mentoring are enhanced if unconscious dimensions are honored. Our focus will be on finding the most effective methods of supporting and expanding the skills of others.

Storytelling will draw upon familiar characters, such as Mary Poppins and Gandalf (in The Lord of the Rings) to illustrate skillful mentoring. We will examine how to serve as a worthy example of integrity. Our emphasis is on the preparation of psychotherapists, but the material can be also applied to other mentoring situations. Also useful for those with supervisors.

CE Credit Information

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

The following CE credits are available:

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

  • Nursing : 7 hours

Checking-in begins at 9:30 a.m. - Seminar 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Learning Objectives

Recognizing core principles of mentoring
Acknowledging unconscious aspects of the collaboration
Modeling authenticity to encourage unique strengths

Day Schedule

  10:00 - How archetypal patterns shape roles
  11:30 - Hidden dimensions of training
  12:30 - Lunch Break
  1:30 - Developing the richness of the conversation

  2:50 - Shifting roles as the learning process advances

  4:00 - Acknowledging progress and fulfilling requirements

  5:00 - Course concludes - Total 6 hours (RNs 7 hours)

About the Presenters

Jonathan Young, PhD is a psychologist (PSY10231) who assisted Joseph Campbell at seminars and served as founding curator of the Joseph Campbell Archives and Library. As a professor, Dr. Young created and chaired the doctoral level department of mythological studies at the Pacifica Graduate Institute. His books and articles focus on personal mythology. Dr. Young currently teaches symbolism at several universities and consults with organization leaders and creative artists.

Anne Bach, M.S., (MFT 38891) is a specialist in uses of writing in psychotherapy and personal exploration. She leads groups in a variety of clinical settings -- and presents workshops on the psychological uses of writing at major conferences. She is also a literary consultant and trains professional writers in film, advertising, and creative non-fiction. Her relaxed facilitation of writing exercises provides a comfortable forum for reflection.

Other presentations on Mythic Stories

For other presentations by Jonathan Young and Anne Bach see our Community Schedule.

You can check the date and location of upcoming workshops online. You may also register online or by phone at 805 687-7171.

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.

Workshop Information

Mythic Realm of Jonathan Young

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