"Spiritual Pilgrim Discovering Another World"
Upcoming Jungian Seminar
Who am I to You?
How projection shapes personal and therapeutic relationships
Projection is natural to the human psyche and is constantly taking place in our interactions with others, though we’re often quite unaware of it. When projection is strong, it can surround our image of the other with euphoric or inspiring feeling. But it can also cloud our perceptions, interfering with genuine human connection - at the extreme, promoting scapegoating. Not to see others for who they really are creates much of the dysfunction that we experience in relationships, and much of the injustice and interpersonal violence which mar collective life. Jung identified the withdrawal of projections as an ethical responsibility and an important part of the individuation process. But to be on the receiving end of strong projections, whether positive or negative, can also be challenging. This seminar aims to enhance our consciousness of the ever-present phenomenon of projection through down-to-earth examples and opportunities for personal reflection.
Therapeutic relationships form a special case, of interest to anyone who has ever sought or provided psychotherapy. Though the concept of projection has been around for a couple of hundred years, it came to play a special role in the modern practice of psychotherapy. The projective dynamics at work there, often referred to as transference and countertransference, can easily lead to ineffective outcomes, boundary violations, or ethical misconduct. The good news is that recognizing projections when they occur can serve as a powerful resource for deepening the therapeutic alliance, uncovering underlying issues, and facilitating more successful results. Jung experienced firsthand both the destructive effects and the therapeutic value of the subtle interpersonal undercurrents inherent in his analytic practice. He created a simple diagram to capture the complexity of therapeutic relationships. The seminar will open up this diagram’s potential for illuminating all those relationships which enrich and complicate our lives.
When: Saturday, September 17th, 9:00 am - 12 noon
Where: Jungian Analytic Praxis, 1204 The Plaza, Suite 4, Charlotte, NC 28205
Cost: $45.00 per person (cash or check)
(Space is limited to 10 participants, so please call the office, 704-377-0688, to reserve a seat.)
Therapeutic relationships form a special case, of interest to anyone who has ever sought or provided psychotherapy. Though the concept of projection has been around for a couple of hundred years, it came to play a special role in the modern practice of psychotherapy. The projective dynamics at work there, often referred to as transference and countertransference, can easily lead to ineffective outcomes, boundary violations, or ethical misconduct. The good news is that recognizing projections when they occur can serve as a powerful resource for deepening the therapeutic alliance, uncovering underlying issues, and facilitating more successful results. Jung experienced firsthand both the destructive effects and the therapeutic value of the subtle interpersonal undercurrents inherent in his analytic practice. He created a simple diagram to capture the complexity of therapeutic relationships. The seminar will open up this diagram’s potential for illuminating all those relationships which enrich and complicate our lives.
When: Saturday, September 17th, 9:00 am - 12 noon
Where: Jungian Analytic Praxis, 1204 The Plaza, Suite 4, Charlotte, NC 28205
Cost: $45.00 per person (cash or check)
(Space is limited to 10 participants, so please call the office, 704-377-0688, to reserve a seat.)
The Jungian Analytic Praxis consists of Howard W. Tyas, Jr., and Karen O. Hodges, both graduates of the C. G. Jung Institute in Zurich. Howard and Karen have been offering Jungian psychoanalytic consultations for adults in the Charlotte area since 1996. The Jungian approach values
In addition to individual analysis/consultations, Howard and Karen also offer dream groups, reading groups, educational seminars, public lectures, and workshops.
Please feel free to explore our web site. If you have questions or would like to receive notices of upcoming events, please click here. If you would like to make an appointment, you may contact us using our personal and confidential email addresses:
khodges@jungiananalyticpraxis.com
or
htyas@jungiananalyticpraxis.com.
- the uniqueness of each individual,
- the profound impact of one's life-story,
- the self-regulating nature of the psyche,
- and the instinctive movement of one's life toward fulfillment.
In addition to individual analysis/consultations, Howard and Karen also offer dream groups, reading groups, educational seminars, public lectures, and workshops.
- Individual analysis and consultations
- Dream groups
- Educational seminars
- Public lectures, workshops, and articles
Please feel free to explore our web site. If you have questions or would like to receive notices of upcoming events, please click here. If you would like to make an appointment, you may contact us using our personal and confidential email addresses:
khodges@jungiananalyticpraxis.com
or
htyas@jungiananalyticpraxis.com.
