Friends of Jung-South
Friends of Jung-South presents
A Presentation for Mental Health Clinicians and Persons Seeking Self-Development
Psychological Mysticism
with
Jerry R. Wright, DMin
Jungian Analyst, Diplomate of Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts
From the perspective of
psychological mysticism,
each of us is an opening
through which the light of
consciousness enters the world.
—Jerry R. Wright
Friday, June 17, 2022
Lecture 7 – 9 pm CDT
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Workshop 9 am – 1 pm CDT
6 NBCC Contact Hours
Live attendance at venue or on screen via Zoom is required for contact hours.
This is a hybrid event and will be held in person and online. If public health concerns with Covid-19 necessitate, person-to-person registrations will be moved online. A link will be emailed to registrants.
PERSON-TO-PERSON Venue
Baptist Church of the Covenant
2117 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35233
ONLINE Venue via Zoom
A link will be sent one to two days prior.
We are born mystics
emerging from the pregnant
numinous darkness
into the light of day
Assigned to be and become a light
of consciousness and compassion
our primary vocation
The rent for being alive.
—Jerry R. Wright
Drawing on the Analytical Psychology of CG Jung and on various mystical traditions, Dr. Wright will propose a Psychological Mysticism that preceded and now replaces the historical Theological Mysticism that has been dependent on theistic images of God. Such images are no longer meaningful for many people-or necessary.
He will explore an alternative spiritual path that has the character of a grounded, embodied mysticism that honors the universal experiences of the numinous. Psychological Mysticism could be a relevant and meaningful path for persons of all religious orientations, as well as for those who do not embrace a religion. Such a perspective could contribute to the healing of the deep divisions that tear at our cultural and political fabric, and which threaten our species and global nest. The evening presentation and morning workshop will allow for conversation and suggestions for participation.
Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Describe what is meant by mysticism from a depth psychological perspective.
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Compare and contrast psychological mysticism and theological mysticism and the clinical implications and applications for each.
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Describe what is meant by a grounded, embodied mysticism and its relevance for climate change and the care of the environment.
Jerry R. Wright, DMin
Jungian Analyst, Diplomate of Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts
Jerry R. Wright is a Jungian Psychoanalyst, teacher and writer, who lives in Flat Rock, North Carolina. He is a training analyst with the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts. An experienced conference and retreat leader, he has also led pilgrimages to sacred sites in Iona, Scotland, Ireland, Peru, India, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Africa.
He is the author of Reimagining God and Religion: Essays for the Psychologically Minded (Chiron, 2018) and A Mystical Path Less Traveled (Chiron, 2021). Related works integrating Jungian Psychology and religion/spirituality include his doctoral dissertation, Symbols for the Christ in the Gospel of John and the Archetypal Self in the Psychology of CG Jung, and his Jungian thesis, Archetypal Thin Places: Experiencing the Numinosum.
Registration is closed.
NBCC Continuing Education Credits
Friends of Jung-South has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, AECP #6859. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Friends of Jung-South is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Friends of Jung-South Membership
Members support the continuing mission of FOJS, and enjoy the camaraderie of a regional group of others with shared interests. Discounted rates for events are offered to members. It is not necessary to pay dues to attend events. Annual membership dues are $20 and renew each January. Members may join at any time during the year.
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