Mythic Mapping: Using Jungian Psychology to Discover the Myth of You

Based in Rev. Dr. Hancock’s groundbreaking dissertation, Mythic Mapping starts you on the journey to self-discovery utilizing the Jungian Psychology concept of Archetypes. Combining art therapy, active imagination, Journeywork and the investigation of your own favorite myth—this unique program offers a lifetime of opportunities to explore the Self. Conceived as a system for self-analysis for those who have experienced trauma, Mythic Mapping provides an opportunity to be proactive in the Individuation process. For those who are new to Jung or experts in the field, this course will help you look at the psyche in a new way. This 4-week webinar will help you understand the complexities of your inner landscape, guide you to 1 of 4 craft your Mythic Self character, provide space for you to design your own map of interior Archetype islands, and guide you on your first Quest. Provided with the webinar is an introductory PDF “Voyager’s Log” with the first set of Quests to meet your inner Child, Trickster, Hero/Heroine, Shadow and Wise Elder. Come explore the Myth of YOU!

What you will Receive:

• 4 Live Webinar Sessions with Q & A
• 4 Links to the Recordings – The presentations will be recorded and shared after each session for those unable to attend live.
• 4 CECs

This Course is Ideal For:

• Therapists looking for new and exciting ways to help their clients.
• Jungians interested in exploring archetypes in a new way.
• Depth Psychology curious folks wanting to try something new.
• Trauma survivors looking for a way to kickstart their individuation process.
• Artists and writers looking for inspiration.
• Mythologists and myth-lovers wanting to explore the Self.

Course Overview:

Week 1 – Understanding the Internal Jungian Archetypes and the Mythic Mapping System

• Internal Archetypes as proposed by C.G. Jung
• Deep dive into the Mythic Mapping System & course overview
• Applications in therapy/analysis
• Q & A

Week 2 – Crafting Your Mythic Self Character

• Exploration of creating one’s “Mythic Self Character”
• Jung’s concepts of myth and the myth of Self
• Examples of 8 Goddess myths from around the world
• Explore resonant myths – journaling exercise
• Homework: Craft one’s own Mythic Self Character
• How therapists and analysts can do this work with their clients
• Q & A

Week 3 – Creating Your Unique Mythic Map of Internal Archetypes of the Self

• Explore concepts of art therapy in a Jungian context/ Q & A
• Guided visualization -Imagine your own unique map.
• Art exploration exercise- Make your own map. Participants provide art supplies for art activity: a large piece of cardboard or wood, paints, markers, and/or pastels are recommended.
• Sharing period: Therapists/analysts can explore this concept in relation to their clients.

Week 4 – Going on Your First Quest and How to Journey Forward

• Participants will be guided to go on their first Quest utilizing the prompts and materials provided.
• 30-minute journaling – Meet an archetype.
• How to continue on with the journey
• Ideas on using this system with clients.
• Q & A

Course Goals and Educational Objectives: (For CEC students)

• Participants will be able to identify five Jungian Archetypes and how they behave in the Psyche.
• Participants will be able to explain how myths are acted out in one’s life, with the potential of exploring that concept with clients.
• Participants will prepare their own Map of their interior archetypal landscape, and for therapists, utilize this method with clients.
• Participants will be able to identify five aspects of their lives where their internal archetypes guide and transform them. For therapists, this can be used in a clinical setting.

References: (For CEC students)

• “Images, Figures and Qualities: Clarifying the Relationship Between Individual andArchetype” by Jacob Kaminker
• “The crisis ‘Archetypogram’ – of prisoners, soldiers, sages and jesters” by Rahman Habeebul
• “Pele’s Search for Home: Images of the Feminine Self” by Carolyn H. Bray
• “Wounded Heart, Golden Serpent: Visions of the Emerging Dark Feminine” by Norma Churchill
• “The Clown: An Archetypal Self-Journey” by Michael Bala

Suggested Texts:

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

1) 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.

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

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

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

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

6) Corbett, L. (1996). The religious function of the psyche. London, UK: Routledge. 7)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.

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

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

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

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

12) 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)

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

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