If Jung Were Alive Today:
If Jung were alive today and had access to current research related to his areas of study, might he have chosen to revise the way he understood and worked with archetypes, including the archetype of the Self?
I suspect Jung would have been keen to explore how this visionary medicine can facilitate the unfolding of the individuation process through profound encounters with the Self.
Drawing on my own research studies into visionary experience amplified by Ayuhuasca, this talk will explore the powerful and surprising ways that archetypes of the Self can manifest kinesthetically as well as through relational encounters with entities. I will discuss how these experiences can be integrated into an ongoing spiritual practice in support of the individuation process, with or without the use of the medicine.
Frank Echenhofer, PhD first began his studies of Jung’s writings and applied them in his private practice in Philadelphia as a licensed psychologist a decade before he moved to the SF area in 1996. He soon became core faculty at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in the PsyD department. His research and teaching specialty at CIIS was Transpersonal Psychology, and Jung’s work is considered to be one of the main foundations of this field.
In 2002 He began his research in Brazil and Peru on the sacred medicine used by indigenous Amazonian tribes called Ayahuasca or Vine of the Soul. His research continued for over a decade and in 2011 he wrote a book chapter for University of Chicago Press about his neuroscience research and subjective report findings in several studies where his participants ingested Ayahuasca.
From his research, he developed a theoretical model to explain transformational processes facilitated by Ayahuasca. A significant part his model mirrored Jung’s own account of his life-changing experiences after ending his relationship with Freud. Jung said that these very difficult personal experiences opened him to insights essential for the development of all his later discoveries, writing, and ways of being with patients. He is now writing a book to expand his 2012 book chapter and to include his more recent research evidence and the research of others because very significant progress has occurred in the decade since 2012 which is relevant to the individuation process.
I suspect Jung would have been keen to explore how this visionary medicine can facilitate the unfolding of the individuation process through profound encounters with the Self.
Drawing on my own research studies into visionary experience amplified by Ayuhuasca, this talk will explore the powerful and surprising ways that archetypes of the Self can manifest kinesthetically as well as through relational encounters with entities. I will discuss how these experiences can be integrated into an ongoing spiritual practice in support of the individuation process, with or without the use of the medicine.
Frank Echenhofer, PhD first began his studies of Jung’s writings and applied them in his private practice in Philadelphia as a licensed psychologist a decade before he moved to the SF area in 1996. He soon became core faculty at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in the PsyD department. His research and teaching specialty at CIIS was Transpersonal Psychology, and Jung’s work is considered to be one of the main foundations of this field.
In 2002 He began his research in Brazil and Peru on the sacred medicine used by indigenous Amazonian tribes called Ayahuasca or Vine of the Soul. His research continued for over a decade and in 2011 he wrote a book chapter for University of Chicago Press about his neuroscience research and subjective report findings in several studies where his participants ingested Ayahuasca.
From his research, he developed a theoretical model to explain transformational processes facilitated by Ayahuasca. A significant part his model mirrored Jung’s own account of his life-changing experiences after ending his relationship with Freud. Jung said that these very difficult personal experiences opened him to insights essential for the development of all his later discoveries, writing, and ways of being with patients. He is now writing a book to expand his 2012 book chapter and to include his more recent research evidence and the research of others because very significant progress has occurred in the decade since 2012 which is relevant to the individuation process.
Retreat
San Pedro Sacred Medicine:
An 11-day Spiritual Integration Retreat in the Sacred Valley of Peru
with Frank Echenhofer & Jane Brunette
San Pedro is a visionary plant medicine of the Andes that helps us feel our profound connection to spirit, nature and our own heart. When used with wisdom and care, it holds a powerful potential for helping us to release our limiting patterns and integrate deep spiritual insight with daily life.
On this 11-day journey, we will settle into a magical garden surrounded by sacred mountains where together we will cultivate an atmosphere of love, trust, non-judgment, relaxation and deep play. Gently supported to find your own way, you will sink into yourself, the natural world, and your relationship to spirit.
On this 11-day journey, we will settle into a magical garden surrounded by sacred mountains where together we will cultivate an atmosphere of love, trust, non-judgment, relaxation and deep play. Gently supported to find your own way, you will sink into yourself, the natural world, and your relationship to spirit.
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID.
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