2019
Artist Emily Carr
April 7-9 2019, Art & Psyche Conference, University of California,
Trans Non-Binary Other & the Gender Complex
August 25-30, 2019, International Association Analytic Psychology, Vienna, Austria
https://iaap.org/2017/05/19/iaap-xxi-congress-vienna-2019/
2017
“Another Life” Short story reading at Westminster Public Library. BC
June 6, 6:30-8:00
2016
The Real Truth about Emily Carr
Tuesday, Nov 15 & Nov 22, Vancouver Public Library
Many unfounded claims have been made about artist-writer Emily Carr by her early biographers, who were experts in their fields but amateur psychologist. After many repetitions, these ideas about Emily Carr’s personality now seem like truths. These are refuted in an evidence-based biography.
Migration: Archetype & Complexes
September 30 at 7:30 pm C.G. Jung Society of Vancouver Museum of Vancouver
Migration is an archetype, the great allegory of life, leaving a familiar place for an unknown future. In essence, migration is about attachment, separation and loss requiring mourning with adaptation challenges to self-esteem and identity. The 1st generation (those who come) and the 2nd generation (born in the new country) differ in their ideas about adaptation. The most positive relocation is when migration is voluntary without premigration traumas, an easy passage and welcoming host country. All migrants go through an initial euphoria followed by reality testing and adaptation defense mechanisms. As the Jung Society, there is always a lively question and answer period. http://www.jungvancouver.org/
Rediscover Artist Emily Carr
May 2, 2015, Founders Hall, Augustana University, Camrose, Alberta
Early biographers who use Victorian expectations of women have painted a picture of artist Emily Carr as poor, angry, rebellious and crazy, these stereotypes of the single woman in the last century are refuted with historical evidence and Carr’s own writings. Today we can see Emily Carr as a woman before her time, and a role model for the 21st century. She believed in herself and her artistic mission, and had good psychological boundaries—she could say “no” and made her own decisions.
2015
Emily Carr and the Spirit of the Land
November 13, 2015 CG Jung Society, Seattle
2014
The Story and Spirit of Nature in Sandplay
June 5 – 8, 2014 Sandplay Therapists of America National Conference in Seattle, Washington
Emily Carr: A Psychoanalytic Portrait
C.G. Jung Society of Vancouver, May 30th at 7:30
2013
“All in Together”: A Canadian Community Success Story of Intersectoral Collaboration”
Capilano University, November 19th 2013 10:00 am-11:30
“The Migration Complex in 1st and 2nd Generation Canadians”
International Association of Analytic Psychologists (IAAP)
Copenhagen, Denmark, August 18-23 http://iaap.org/
Emily Carr & the Spirit of the Land
C.G. Jung Society of Vancouver, Friday, May 24th, 2013
Art and Creativity: A Jungian Perspective
Dylan Thomas Circle of Vancouver, Red Dragon Pub, Vancouver BC
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2012
”Where we are now: Jungians in the 21st Century” by Stephen Witty
Panel Member,CG Jung Society of Vancouver, November 23, 2012
Artist Emily Carr: A Psychoanalytic Portrait
C.G. Jung Society Victoria, B.C June 8, 2012
2011
Nature in the Sandtray Nov 4-6, 2011
Canadian association for Sandtray Therapy, 6th National conference, Toronto
CG Jung speaks of earth having a soul and the spirit of the land living in us. He argues our present danger is alienation from nature or not honouring nature inside and outside of us. What does it mean when nature emergences in our Sandtray constructions? Using case studies, this presentation explores the emergent meaning of the use of natural materials in Sandplay and the creation of nature scenes.
Emily Carr & the Spirit of the Land
C.G. Jung Society Victoria, B.C , September 30, 2011
Mapping the Migration Complex in 2nd & 3rd Generations
ISAPZürich, 38 Hochstrasse, Zürich 8044, Switzerland May 11, 2011
Mapping the Migration Complex in the 1st Generation.
ISAPZürich, 38 Hochstrasse, Zürich 8044, Switzerland , May 10, 2011
Jung & His Art: Creativity & Analytic Psychology
Jung Forum Association of Edmonton , April 29, 2011
A review of the art of C.G. Jung (drawings, paintings, stone carving, buildings) to understand the role creativity played in Jung’s understanding and unfolding of his own psyche, and to understand the role and use of creativity in one’s own individuation process.
Introduction to Art Therapy in Jungian Analytic Psychology: Theory, Clinical Practice, Research
Arts-Based Research Studio, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta, March 24, 2011
A review of art techniques used in analytic psychology: drawing dreams, Mandalas, Sandtray, active imagination and the dramatic arts, movement therapy, writing and music therapy, and their role in psychodynamic diagnostics, healing and research.
2010
Dreaming
Panel member Art Gallery of Alberta accompanying exhibition of Goya’s Black Paintings, April 4, 2010
2009
Land, Immigration, Psyche March 6, 2009 C.G. Jung Society Victoria, B.C
The Instinct for Individuation: Becoming Truly Yourself February 3, 2009
Jung Forum Association of Edmonton
2008
Land Immigration Psyche April 8, 2008, Jung Forum Association of Edmonton
2007
Significance of Symbols in Folktales & Dreams March 6, 2007
Jung Forum Association of Edmonton, Alberta
In a review of the writings of C.G. Jung and M-L von Franz, we explore the difference between signs and symbols with examples of dream images and folk tale. Also discussed is the process of discovering meaning using amplication, circumambulation and expression of symbols through the arts. Finally, we look at the importance and relevance of the symbolic attitude in our lives
WORKSHOPS
Hands-on Art Workshop, June 9, 2012 C.G. Jung Society Victoria, B.C Working with a variety of media and techniques, this workshop explores our own creative process, its blocks and transcendence. Practice in the meditation Emily Carr adopted to relate to the spirit of the “other” and of the land.
Visual Journaling with Dr. Adrienne Witol R.Psych. February 18th 2012 Elements Holistic Centre, Edmonton. Hands-on workshop based on the folktale “Three Golden Hairs” as told in Women Who Run with Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes using mixed media art to express experiences, thoughts, feelings that is often used by artists to connect with inner imagery and to express it visually and verbally.
Nature and the Self, October 1, 2011 C.G. Jung Society Victoria, B.C An exploration of our relationship to the spirit of our own land through stories of the land. Instruction and practice in Emily Carr’s meditative process to relate to the spirit of the land.
Hands-on Art Workshop, April 30, 2011 Elements Holistic Center, Edmonton. Exploration of different art media. Goal of understanding and working with our own creative self.
Migration and Identity, March 7, 2009 C.G. Jung Society Victoria, B.C A series of exercises exploring psychic response to immigration, adaptation and identity.
Migration and Identity, April 9, 2008 Jung Forum Association of Edmonton A series of exercises exploring psychic response to immigration, adaptation and identityExample Program 1