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Wisdom stories reflect a broad range of human concerns. This course is an exploration of psychological functions of the mythic imagination. Initiatory patterns drawn from ancient narratives appear in movies and other cultural forms that reveal our aspirations. We will examine familiar mystery tales to study archetypal elements that shape experience, role and social contributions. We will also consider how mythic narratives reflect pluralistic models of psychological life.
Jonathan Young, Ph.D. -- Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University, San Diego. Storyteller and psychologist, Dr. Young assisted Joseph Campbell at seminars and was the founding curator of the Joseph Campbell Archives and Library. His books and articles focus on personal mythology. Creator and former chair of the Mythological Studies at the Pacifica Graduate Institute, Dr. Young is now director of the Center for Story and Symbol in Santa Barbara, California.
Session 1 -- Mythic Stories in Depth Psychology -- Cinderella
Session 2 -- Moments of Transformation -- The Frog King
Session 3 -- The Journey of Initiation -- The Wizard of Oz
Session 4 -- The Trickster - Robin Hood
Session 5 -- Mentors and Benefactors -- The Talking Eggs
Session 6 -- The Belly of the Beast -- Little Red Riding Hood
Session 7 -- The Dark Forest -- Hansel and Gretel
Session 8 -- The Beloved of the Soul -- Rapunzel
Session 9 -- The Search for Meaning -- Yvaine and the Grail Story
Session 10 -- Claiming Your Story -- The Ugly Duckling