Mythic Mapping: Discover the Myth of You – Microcredential

Based in Dr. Hancock’s groundbreaking dissertation, Mythic Mapping: Discover the Myth of You invites participants into an immersive, creative exploration of Jungian archetypes and the mythic patterns shaping the Self. This four-part live experience combines depth psychology, art therapy, active imagination, and personal mythology to help participants map their internal landscape and craft a living dialogue with the psyche.

Through guided discussion and hands-on creative exercises, participants will design their own Mythic Map, identify core archetypes, and begin a journey toward individuation through the art of storytelling and personalized myth-making.

Each live session weaves together 45 minutes of teaching and 45 minutes of experiential engagement, balancing conceptual depth with embodied practice. Whether you’re new to Jung or seasoned in depth work, this course offers a tangible, art-based framework for psychological insight, personal transformation, and professional application.

A dedicated purchase page for the Mythic Mapping Workbook will be available on revpameladawn.com.

 

This Course is ideal for:

• Professionals in counseling, chaplaincy, social work, or education seeking a creative, archetypal tool for client or self-exploration.
• Artists, writers, and mythologists interested in integrating psychological depth into their creative work.
• Spiritual directors and coaches working with symbols, dreams, and story.
• Individuals on a path of healing or transformation seeking to understand their inner mythic landscape.
• Anyone curious about Jungian psychology, active imagination, or mythic storytelling as paths to self-knowledge.

 

Course Overview:

Week1- Mapping the Inner Landscape: Jungian Archetypes and the Mythic Self

Explore the five core archetypes central to the Mythic Mapping system—the Child, Hero/ine, Trickster, Wise Elder, and Shadow. Learn how mythic images reveal patterns of consciousness and discover how your personal myth reflects your own individuation process.

Engagement: Archetypal reflection journaling and breakout group discussion.

 

Week 2— The Myth You Carry: Crafting Your Mythic Character

Dive into global myths and select the story that mirrors your own soul’s journey. Using Dr. Hancock’s explanations or the “Myth You Carry” framework, participants will craft their Mythic Self character—an active image of the psyche’s narrative in motion.

Engagement: Guided visualization and creative writing exercise.

 

Week 3— The Art of Mapping: Visualizing the Archetypes of the Self

In this creative session, participants will build their own visual Mythic Map—a symbolic landscape that represents the inner world. Using collage, paint, or drawing, participants translate internal archetypes into a living image.

Engagement: Art-based map creation and small group sharing.

 

Week 4— The First Quest: Active Imagination and the Path Forward

Experience your first Quest using your completed Mythic Map and Voyager’s Log framework. Through guided imagination, you’ll meet one of your internal archetypes and receive insight on how to continue the work beyond the course.

Engagement: Guided journey, partner dialogue, and course integration discussion.

 

Learning Objectives (6 CECs)

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify and describe five core Jungian archetypes as expressions of the psyche.
2. Recognize the function of myth as a framework for self-understanding and transformation.
3. Apply creative and imaginal methods (art, journaling, active imagination) to psychological exploration.
4. Construct a personal “Mythic Map” illustrating key archetypes within one’s internal landscape.
5. Engage in guided journeywork to dialogue with the unconscious through symbolic process.
6. Integrate mythic and archetypal insights into personal or professional practices to support individuation.

 

Suggested Texts: Additional Reading List (for those interested in continuing their study):

Abrams, J. & Zweig, C. (Eds.). (1991). Meeting the shadow: The hidden power of the dark side of human nature. Los Angeles, CA: Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc.

Blackie, S. (2016). If women rose rooted: The journey to authenticity and belonging. Kent, UK: September Publishing.

Bolen, J. S. (1984). Goddesses in everywoman: A new psychology of women. New York, NY: HarperCollins.

Campbell, J. (1988). The power of myth (with Bill Moyers). New York, NY: Doubleday.

Chodorow, J. (1997). Encountering Jung on active imagination. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.

Corbett, L. (1996). The religious function of the psyche. London, UK: Routledge.

Dickerman, A. C. (1992). Following your path: Using myths, symbols, and images to explore your inner life. New York, NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons.

Hannah, B. (1981). Encounters with the soul: Active imagination as developed by C. G. Jung. Santa Monica, CA: Sigo Press.

Jacobi, J. (1967) The way of individuation (R. F. C. Hull, Trans.). New York, NY: Harcourt Brace. (Original work published 1965)

Johnson, R. A. (1986). Inner work: Using dreams & active imagination for personal growth. New York, NY: HarperCollins.

Johnson, R. A. (1993). Owning your own shadow: Understanding the dark side of the psyche. New York, NY: HarperCollins.

Jung, C. G. (1959). Archetypes of the collective unconscious. In H. Read et al. (Eds), The collected works of C. G. Jung (Vol 9, 2nd ed., pp. 3–41). Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. (Original work published 1954)

McNeely, D. A. (2010). Becoming: An introduction to Jung’s concept of individuation. Carmel, CA: Fisher King Press.

Pearson, C. S. (1991). Awakening the heroes within: Twelve archetypes to help us find ourselves and transform our world. New York, NY: HarperCollins.