Jung Society Melbourne Podcast

Brian Clark’s Reclaiming Eros includes descriptions and explorations of the many iterations of Eros, covering the god’s evolution and his modern faces. Brian draws our attention to the ways in which the energies of Eros bring the opposites of love and isolation together, giving rise to authentic experiences of intimacy and love that always include awareness of loss and separation. For relevant imagery, please look at our Facebook page. 

In this engaging discussion, Peter Macris, an expert in Jungian psychology, delves into Jung's concept of the Self archetype and the significance of numinous experiences. He presents a compelling case for seeking personal spirituality in our modern lives. Topics include the evolving role of religion in self-actualization, the transformative nature of personal encounters with the divine, and the importance of embracing psychological introspection beyond traditional faith. Macris emphasizes that meaningful engagement with the Self is crucial in today’s world.

Professor Chris Mackie talks about The Symbolic Descent in Greek Myth. In his exploration of two stories (Priam retrieving his son Hector’s body from Achilles, and Jason retrieving the Golden Fleece) Chris draws our attention to powerful themes of love and courage. As our very human heroes embark on quests that bring them face to face with death, Chris also describes the very different heroic qualities present in much older artistic imagery of these stories. 

Lorraine Walker is a Jungian analyst now living and working in Shepparton. We hope you enjoy Lorraine’s exploration of inflation in today’s talk where she beautifully describes the dangers and benefits inherent in coming into contact with powerful archetypes.  

Listen to Dr Claire French speak about Jungian psychology and the its understanding and portrayal of the feminine. As a renowned lecturer she’s given many talks to the Society and if you enjoy today’s talk, make sure to check out her autobiography, My Upside Down World scheduled for release late 2020. WARNING: Please note, Claire directly quotes from New Woman, New Earth: Sex Ideologies and Human Liberation(1975) by Rosemary Radford Ruether, an American ecofeminist theologian. At around 7 minutes into Claire’s talk, she reads out a derogatory term which is followed a minute later by a similar term. This term is used both by Claire and the author to illustrate the fallacy at the heart of Freud’s feminine psychology, in particular, the theory of ‘penis envy’. Ruether does this by providing an analogy with an imagined Freudian analysis of an African-American slave’s ‘white skin envy’. The point she is making is that both theories and interpretations are repulsive and false. 

Enjoy Terence McBride’s talk on the “Archetype of the Wounded Healer” exploring ancient rites of healing and the Jungian therapeutic approach. Please note – as slides were referenced during this talk, we have included relevant images on our C.G Jung Society Melbourne Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/JungSocietyMelbourne/

Join us as we listen to Patrick Jansen eloquently describe the Jungian process of analysis including what it feels like to explore dreams, get in contact with the unconscious and the benefits of this kind of psychological work. 

Dr David Tacey is Emeritus professor of literature at La Trobe University and a specialist in Jungian ideas. Today David explores a Jungian perspective on the move from formal religion to modern spirituality and the intriguing relationship between spirituality and Jung’s process of individuation. 

Delve into the core concepts of Jungian psychology with analyst Annette Lowe as she describes a Jungian map of the psyche and provides a glimpse into the times and experiences that shaped Carl Jung’s life and innovations. Please check out our Facebook page to view the visual map of the psyche provided by Annette.