Past Events

Lenita Newberg and Sheldon Culver on “A Dangerous Method”

November 3, 2012

November 3, 2012 – Lenita Newberg and Sheldon Culver offered their unique perspectives and expertise in each of their fields to guide us through viewing “A Dangerous Method”. Though we found he film to be historically inaccurate in some instances (through Lenita and Sheldon’s experiences and familiarity of the facts) the film was intriguing and brought lively discussion after viewing. Thanks to all who attended with curious minds and a special thank you to Lenita and Sheldon for sharing your points of view!

Ann Waters’ Study Group

November 1, 2012

Fall, 2012 – After leading her study group “La Loba & Baba Yaga: Collecting the Bones Within Through Sand Play”, Ann Watters stated:
“What a spectacular group of women journeyed to the desert to encounter La Loba and deep into the forest to spend magical time with Vasalisa in Baba Yaga’s hut! Beautiful, powerful and imaginative sand trays were created and witnessed each week by our intrepid* band of travelers.” *(INTREPID: characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance)

Standing, left to right – Donna Leone, Debbie Osredker, Peg Burdge. Seated – Connie Deschamps, Eva Goforth, Peg Callahan.

Rose Holt: Overview of Jungian Psychology

September 7, 2012

September 7, 2012 – Rose Holt, M.A. spoke on an Overview of Jungian Psychology & its Value for Today. She presented with great ease and clarity, topics of which are often the opposite; challenging and ambiguous, lending a combination of deep knowledge with the open spirit of sharing it in an accessible way. And in that spirit of sharing, Rose has donated her honorarium funds for this presentation, back to The C.G. Jung Society of St. Louis. True gratis; with grace and kindness. Thank you, Rose!

Summer 2012

August 1, 2012

Summer 2012 – The images below are from the Four Archetypes (Mother/Rebirth/Spirit/Trickster) study group. Pretty tough sledding reading material written by Jung himself, but worth the effort—effort lessened appreciably by the facilitator’s insight and skill. Thank you, June!

Liz Maloney

July 13, 2012

July 13, 2012 – Liz Moloney shared much insight and wisdom from her determined work to overcome the obstacles she was presented with in her life, much of it involving the negative mother complex. Her depiction was brutally honest; something I think we all admired and received so much benefit from, hearing about her path to wholeness. Thank you Liz!

Ann Watters on “Meinrad Craighead: Praying with Images”

June 15, 2012

June 15, 2012 – Ann Watters presented the film “Meinrad Craighead: Praying with Images”. Profoundly inspiring, this movie drew many people to watch this amazing woman’s journey and share their personal insight and reflection on her perspective of the feminine godhead and incredibly rich body of work. Thank you Ann!

Leah Friedman on Ritual

June 2, 2012

June 1-2, 2012 – Leah Friedman gave us the gift of her rich Crone wisdom, incredible personal experience, and powerful legacy that her family has shared through use of ritual. We now have methods to create ritual for ourselves and others that we will treasure.
Thank you Leah!

Jonathan Young

April 21, 2012

April 20-21, 2012 – Dr. Jonathan Young shared his undeniable talent for telling stories. If that weren’t enough his encyclopedic memory of story and archetype allowed both introspection and understanding to individuals’ own experiences as well as re-awakening these tools for use in practice. Anne Bach invited participants to bridge personal story to archetypal story through reflective writing exercises and the sharing of the personal stories that emerged. Anne’s skillful guidance allowed listeners to deepen their connection to the stories presented. Thank you, Anne and Dr. Young!

Wendy Sarno Writer’s Workshop

March 12, 2012

March 24, 2012 – Wendy Sarno led this group through a writer’s workshop on the theme of the numinous journey. The general reaction of the attendees was, “I am so happy to learn I can write like this!”

Winter 2012 Study Group

March 1, 2012

Winter 2012 – The image below is from “The Meaning of Mary Magdalene” study group presented by Sandy Cooper, centered on the similarly titled book by Cynthia Bourgeault, Episcopal priest, scholar and contemplative. This group was remarkable from the outset for the energy that flowed among the participants. An excerpt from the book: “In the Gospel of Philip, as in the gospels of Thomas and Mary Magdalene, the backdrop against which everything else unfolds is the quest for the anthropos, the ‘completed human being’. . . . The imaginal realm is real, and through it you will never be separated from any one or anything you have ever loved, for love is the ground in which you live and move and have your being. This is the message that Mary Magdalene has perennially to bring.”