Held via Zoom
Live only, not recorded
Kelley Williams
CEUs: 3

*Limited to 20 participants. 

The Intensive Journal^® Method is a nationally recognized technique for self-discovery and self-reflection that uses writing exercises.  Created by Ira Progoff, PhD, in the mid-1960’s, this technique is now taught by certified instructors.

As the first American to complete his doctoral dissertation on the work of Dr. Jung, Dr. Progoff was invited by Dr. Jung to study with him in Switzerland in the early 1950s.  Dr. Progoff’s work in Depth Psychology culminated in the Intensive Journal method.  While the Intensive Journal is distinctly Dr. Progoff’s own method, Jung’s influence on him was significant as evidenced by the inclusion of the concept of the unique seed potential of each person, the importance of the spiritual dimension in overall psychological growth and the power of symbols and imagery in one’s search for meaning.

This program provides an introduction to the Intensive Journal method, which utilizes an integrated system of writing exercises for self-awareness.  This method can be used to gain insights into personal relationships, career/interests, body/health, major events, dreams, and meaning in life.  It may also be useful for working through transitions, reducing stress, and resolving issues.

The unique workshop atmosphere is critical for the method’s success.  You work privately to feel safe to write without censorship.  You are not writing your life story but rather writing what comes from within.  The instructor will provide a program overview, including the major rules for using the method and the underlying principles of holistic Depth Psychology.  You will be guided through sample exercises to experience how the method works.

About the Instructor
Kelley Williams is a certified instructor leading Intensive Journal workshops for 30 years primarily in the Midwest, including at the C.G. Jung Center in Evanston.   Prior to relocating to the greater Phoenix area, Kelley served as Senior Editor of Publications in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago and Managing Editor of the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics.  Kelley is a published poet and fiction writer, stained glass artist, and former president of the American Medical Writers’ Association.

“Intensive Journal” is a registered trademark of Jon Progoff and is used under license by Dialogue House, the headquarters for the Intensive Journal program.   For more information, see www.intensivejournal.org or read At a Journal Workshop by Ira Progoff, PhD. By registering you are agreeing to allow the Center to share your registration information with Dialogue House, which may provide occasional updates about future programs.

*Program CEUs are an additional $15 processing fee. The current CEU processing time is 2-3 weeks.

A Therapeutic Integration of Creative Arts and Yoga* 

Tuesday July 29, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Jessica Lynn Shell, LCPC
Held in person at the Jung Center
$60 (includes cost of provided art supplies), CEUs: 2

Step into a powerful fusion of movement, creativity, and self discovery in this dynamic workshop designed to restore, inspire, and rejuvenate. Blending the ancient wisdom of yoga, the expressive power of art, and the psychological depth of Carl Jung’s work, this unique experience offers participants a gateway to deeper self awareness and emotional clarity.

Using accessible chair yoga (no mat needed!) and breathwork, we begin by gently awakening the body and unblocking stagnant energy—creating space for imagination to flourish. From this grounded place, we move into the world of neurographic art, a science-based creative process that transforms stress into insight by literally redrawing your inner neural pathways. This meditative drawing technique aligns beautifully with Jung’s belief in the symbolic language of the unconscious and the power of art to make the invisible visible.

Carl Jung often explored the psyche through spontaneous art-making and yoga-like practices, believing that the soul speaks in symbols and images. In this workshop, participants will tap into that same process—using movement and imagery to explore personal symbols, gain insight into dreams and emotional states, and reconnect with their inner guide.

*Please register by July 22 so that art supplies can be purchased in time for workshop.

About the Instructor
Jessica Lynn Shell is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher working with clients in CA and IL. Jessica implements a holistic approach to therapy–involving expressive arts, nature/wildlife, cognitive-behavioral techniques, analytical psychology, yoga and mindfulness practices to facilitate emotional wellbeing. Through SageWillow.com, Jessica offers therapeutic services including individual mental health, group therapy, expressive art workshops and professional training.