Held via Zoom
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. Please note the current CEU processing time is around 3-4 weeks.

Held In-Person at the Jung Center
Mary Rondenet
CEUs: 2

Limited to 16 participants.

According to Marion Woodman’s philosophy, the genuine feminine embodies the vessel of love, while the authentic masculine represents the spirit venturing into the eternal unknown in pursuit of purpose. The vast container, the Self, intriguingly encompasses both masculine and feminine aspects. When these qualities are projected onto the external world, the potential for transcendence diminishes. The inner wholeness, the Self, becomes immobilized. Without the presence of the true masculine spirit and the authentic feminine love within, the inner realm remains barren. True freedom involves shattering the stone statues and permitting the fluidity of life and love to surge. The foundation of Mary Rondenet’s breathwork, which she calls WhaleBreathing,* is based on this philosophy. Mary will present an overview of breathwork and there will also be an opportunity to practice.

*WhaleBreathing is a powerful self-healing technique. This breath helps release emotional blocks, relieving you of stress, anxiety and tension. It connects your body, soul and spirit. Using continuous, diaphragmatic conscious breathing, along with toning, you detoxify and purify the body. This renews your body at a cellular level and creates a connection to inner wisdom. The increase in the flow of oxygen to your organs and lymph system, boosts immunity and your body’s natural healing ability.

About the Instructor
Mary Rondenet, “The Whale Whisperer of Chicago,” is a multifaceted individual whose journey of triumph over challenges and a deep commitment to helping others embrace their authentic selves has led her to become an IPEC Certified Professional Coach, EnergyTouch® Practitioner, and Certified Transformational Breath® Facilitator.

Mary has delved into the wisdom of whales and incorporated it into her transformative practice, WhaleBreathing. This harnesses the power of conscious breathing, to facilitate emotional release, mindfulness, and connection to nature. Mary’s work demonstrates the profound impact breathwork can have on promoting peace, harmony, and joy in one’s life. In Mary’s world, breath becomes a tool of empowerment and a conduit to memory and clarity. Through her expertise, compassion, and unique connection to whales, Mary empowers individuals to release what no longer serves them and find their inner strength and power.

*Program CEUs are an additional $15 processing fee. Please note that the current CEU processing time is around 2-3 weeks.

Held In-Person at the Jung Center
Heloisa Garman
CEUs: 3

Limited to 16 participants.

This workshop will explore a method of dream work based on the Internal Family Systems (IFS) developed by Richard Schwartz. This model has basic similarities to the Jungian approach and views the mind as made of multiple and often different subparts. Each subpart has a way of conceiving the world and can become extreme when feeling the need to protect the person from traumatic external circumstances.

Similar to Jung, this model sees the Self as different from the parts. When differentiated from the parts it can become the natural leader of the system due to its ability to become compassionate and non-judgmental towards all parts. Because the Self is the natural leader of the system, the goal of this model is to help the person differentiate the Self from the parts and regain its leadership status, while parts provide assistance and guidance.

In this workshop there will be an explanation of  how this approach to dreamwork was developed with time allotted for questions and discussion. After the presentation, Dr. Garman will work with a dream brought in by a participant which will exemplify this model.

*Participants should bring a dream in written format to the workshop.

About the Instructor
Dr. Garman is a licensed clinical psychologist and has been in private practice for over thirty years. She was trained in family therapy at the Institute of Juvenile Research at the University of Illinois. She also received training in the Internal Family Systems (IFS) from the Center of Self Leadership and was previously affiliated with the Family Institute at Northwestern University. She has taught and supervised family therapy at two major universities in Brazil and worked with families of abused children and provided evaluations to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). As a Brazilian American, she specialized in cross-cultural psychology.

Dr. Garman provides psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families, utilizing a variety of treatment modalities including IFS, dream-work, mindfulness and cognitive approaches. She has published articles and presented workshops on dreams in conferences at the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD).

Recommended Reading
Introduction to Internal Family Systems, Richard Schwartz
Inner Work, Robert A. Johnson

*Program CEUs are an additional $15 processing fee. Please note that the current CEU processing time is around 2-3 weeks.

Held via Zoom
Brian Allemana
CEUs: 2

We are reaching the mid-point of the 2020s, a decade that has already proven to be turbulent. As we enter into the second half, we are justified in wondering where the world is headed. Will the social and political turmoil of the last few years increase, or could we find stability ahead? Is western democracy dying, or is it about to break into a new dawn?

In this talk we will explore the conflictual astrological alignments of the early 2020s, the more harmonious alignments that are to come, and the dominant archetypal features of the decade. We will also examine what Jung said about the importance of individual meaning amidst a polarized political landscape, his hopes for our political future, and how his ideas map onto the astonishing changes we see in the world.

About the Instructor
Brian Allemana is a software engineer and practicing astrologer living in Asheville, NC. He has an interest in history and Jungian theory, and his work includes integrating those fields with astrology. He is the founder and author at Soulrise Astrology.

*Program CEUs are an additional $15 processing fee. Please note that the current CEU processing time is around 3-4 weeks.