The Psychology of Carl Jung

Join us for an illuminating introduction to the psychology of Carl Jung and his groundbreaking ideas about the creative, healing power of the unconscious. A founding father of depth psychology, Jung was a maverick seeker, artist and visionary whose ideas were ahead of his time. His extensive studies of ancient religions and mythologies, alongside his deep dream work, brought him to the edge of sanity while leading him to develop the pioneering concepts of the collective unconscious, the archetypes (including the shadow and the self), synchronicity, individuation, creative self-realisation and more. We’ll explore these key Jungian concepts in relation to how Jung’s synthesis of ancient Eastern wisdom with Western psychology can be understood as a form of ‘sacred science’ that speaks to the spiritual crisis of late capitalism and situates us inside a larger reality that transcends space and time. We’ll look at the instrumental role of imagination, dreams and symbols in Jung’s approach to psychoanalysis, including his innovative technique of active imagination or ‘dreaming awake’, and the continued relevance of Jungian psychoanalysis as a powerful, transformative tool to access the unknown and facilitate creativity in support of both individual and collective growth.

Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!

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Dr Rachel Newsome is a Jungian-based writer and teacher. She holds a doctorate in applying Jungian psychoanalysis to creative writing and is the founder of Depth Writing With Dr Rachel, a holistic creative learning programme aimed at supporting transformational growth. Dr Rachel has a background in the media and academia as a former editor of arts & culture magazine Dazed & Confused and a lecturer with twenty years’ experience, respectively. She is an Associate of the Higher Education Association and an Editorial Board Member of the London Arts-Based Research Centre. Her research has been published in international academic journals and she is Co-Editor of the forthcoming Routledge publication The Creative Psyche: Between Spirit and Matter. Her monthly Depth Writing With Dr Rachel dispatches on travels between worlds via the arts, culture and all things Jungian can be found on Substack.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Harraby Theatre, Edgehill Road, Carlisle, United Kingdom