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This course explores supervisory relationships from an archetypal perspective. Presentations will show how initiatory aspects of mentoring are enhanced if unconscious dimensions are honored. Our focus will be on finding the most effective methods of supporting and expanding the skills of others.
Storytelling will draw upon familiar characters, such as Mary Poppins to illustrate skillful mentoring. We will examine how to serve as a worthy example of integrity. Our emphasis is on the preparation of psychotherapists, but the material can be also applied to other mentoring situations. Also useful for those with supervisors. Meets required six hours for active clinical supervisors.
Recognize core principles of mentoring
Acknowledge unconscious aspects of the collaboration
Recognize how mentors encourage best qualities
Modelg authenticity to encourage unique strengths
Explain the process of making ethical decisions
Demonstrate how reflective practices support reliability
This seminar is designed to advance the skills of practicing doctoral-level psychologists. Presentations cover updates on clinical expertise. The day is also useful to other mental health practitioners and to certain helping professions, such as physicians, clergy, and educators with mental health counseling responsibilities.
The following CE credits are available:
Psychology, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, Ed Psych, NBCC : 6 CE hours
Nursing : 7 hours
This course meets:
Six Continuing Education Hours for Psychologists, MFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs
All 6 hours of Supervision Training required for MFTs, and LCSWs who supervise MFT interns
All 6 hours of Supervision Training required for California Psychologists
All 6 hours of Supervision Training required for California health professionals who supervise LPCC interns
6 hours toward the 15 hours of Supervision Training required for LCSWs and MFTs who supervise ASWs
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Checking-in begins at 9:30 a.m. - Seminar 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Please return on time
Jonathan Young, PhD is a psychologist (PSY10231) who consults with organizational leaders and arts professionals. He teaches at the Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, where he created and chaired the unique doctoral level department of mythological studies. His books and articles focus on personal mythology. His background includes assisting mythologist Joseph Campbell at seminars and serving as founding curator of the Joseph Campbell Archives and Library. Dr Young is contributing producer and featured commentator on the History Channel’s Ancient Aliens television series.
Anne Bach, M.S., 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. Her clinical background includes poetry therapy with seriously mentally ill patients.
Dr. Young also gives frequent media interviews, public talks, workshops, and in-service trainings throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Becker Christina (2004) The Heart of the Matter: Individuation as an Ethical Process. Wilmette, IL: Chiron Publications
Beebe, John (1992) Integrity in Depth. College Station, TX: Texas A&M; University Press
Guggenbuhl-Craig, Adolf (2000) Power in the Helping Professions. Putnam, CT: Spring Publications
Hollis, James (2008) Why Good People Do Bad Things: Understanding Our Darker Selves New York: Avery
Johnson, W. Brad and Charles R. Ridley. (2004) The Elements of Mentoring. New York: Palgrave Macmillan
Kugler, Paul (Ed.) (1996) Jungian Perspectives on Clinical Supervision. Zurich: Daimon
Neumann, Erich. (1969) Depth Psychology and a New Ethic. New York: Harper
Pipher, Mary (2003) Letters to a Young Therapist (Art of Mentoring) New York: Basic Books
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
Dr. Young also gives frequent media interviews, public talks, workshops, and in-service trainings throughout the U.S. and internationally.