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This course meets the new Cultural Diversity mandate for Continuing Professional Development of Psychologists. This is a repeat requirement by the Board of Psychologists. It must be fulfilled in each licensing renewal.
We each contain a rich blend of cultural realities. Assumptions based on our own family histories can get in the way of genuine understanding. Staying open to the unique experiences of others requires entering a process of ongoing discovery. In addition to improving effectiveness, this compassionate dialog and self-examination can increase self-acceptance.
Depth psychology has a long history of diversity research. Archetypal theory is uniquely useful in cross-cultural applications. The course uses comparative mythology and imaginal interventions to help bridge differences.
The seminar explores the practice of flexibility when encountering dissimilar frameworks of meaning. Reflecting on counter-transference gives us access to hidden dynamics. This content is designed for psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs and other clinicians. It would also be useful for people in additional helping professions ~ and those interested in Cross-Cultural studies.
Explain unique contributions of depth psychology to cross-cultural studies.
Examine what professionals represent to various cultural groups.
Elucidate behaviors that show sensitivity to culturally different clients.
Describe the stages of increasing cultural humility.
Recognize psychodynamic aspects of working with diverse populations.
Identify ways clinical effectiveness benefits from culturally responsive practices.
The material is presented at an introductory level for psychologists, requiring no background in mythic studies, narrative theory, or Jungian psychology. No advance preparation is necessary. However, participants are provided with a recommended reading list as part of their class materials.
The following CE credits are available:
Psychology, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, Ed Psych, NBCC : 6 CE hours
Nursing : 7 hours
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Jonathan Young, PhD is a psychologist (PSY10231) with an international online practice. He teaches at the Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara. His books and articles focus on personal mythology. Dr.Young assisted mythologist Joseph Campbell at seminars and was founding curator of the Joseph Campbell Archives and Library. He is currently featured in several documentary series on the History Channel.
Dr. Young is the minister of the Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Goleta, a suburb of Santa Barbara. Visitors are welcome Sundays at 10am in-person and on Zoom: LiveOakGoleta.org
Anne Bach, MS, MFT 38891 is a specialist in uses of writing in psychotherapy. She gives presentations on creativity as inner work at major conferences, and lectures widely on psychological dimensions of expressive writing. She also appears in memoir drama performances for various theater groups, including the Marsh Stage in Berkeley. Her clinical background includes poetry therapy with seriously mentally ill patients.
Zoom link goes active at 9:30 a.m. - Seminar 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- The psychodynamics of encounters with otherness
- The inner life of working with diverse populations
- Symbolism in stories of encountering otherness
- Demonstrating integrity in dealing with difference
- Please return on time
- Using reflective practices to maintain core values
- Writing as a bridge across differences
- Thoughtful behaviors in awkward situations
- What a professional represents
- Opening to the plurality within
Adams, Michael Vannoy (1996) The Multicultural Imagination: "Race", Color, and the Unconscious. London: Routledge
Brewster, Fanny (2017) African Americans and Jungian Psychology: Leaving the Shadows. London: Routledge
Duran, Eduardo (2006) Healing the Soul Wound: Counseling with American Indians and Other Native People. New York: Teachers College Press
Eleftheriadou, Zack (2018) Psychotherapy and Culture: Weaving Inner and Outer Worlds. London: Routledge
Kawai, Hayao (2006) Japanese Psyche: Major Motifs in the Fairy Tales of Japan. Thompson CT: Spring Publications
Sue, Derald Wing (2019) Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice 8th Edition. New York: Wiley
Young, Jonathan (1996) Saga - Best New Writings on Mythology Vol. 1. Ashland, OR: White Cloud Press
Young, Jonathan (2000) Saga - Best New Writings on Mythology Vol. 2. Ashland, OR: White Cloud Press