| October 3-5, 2008 Spiritual Psychology Part I
November 7-9, 2008 Spiritual Psychology Part II
The Spiritual Psychology intensive provides students with a holistic model of psycho-spiritual development that can be used for personal growth and for work with individuals, couples, families and organizations. It is designed for therapists, health care professionals, spiritual directors, chaplains, life coaches, religious professionals, business consultants, teachers and interested students. The training integrates Kabbalah with Jungian, Freudian, and Archetypal Psychology, Family Systems and Psychodynamic perspectives as well as Astrology and Alchemy. Learn assessment tools, innovative exercises and creative interventions to produce positive change.
Program Cost
$1,500 – Includes 52 hours of training over 2 weekends, plus 5 individual consultations with Megan.
Certification Requirements:
For students who want to receive the Spiritual Psychology Certificate, they must attend the intensive weekends, write a 5-10 page paper and complete the Chaplaincy Institute Training or Tree of Life Training – which can be completed before or after the intensive weekends. Students who wish to take the intensive weekends only are very welcome to join; however, they will not receive the certificate.
Daily Schedule:
Friday
9:00 – 12:00, 1:30 - 5:00, 6:30 – 9:00pm 9 hours
Saturday 9:00 – 12:00, 1:30 - 5:00, 6:30 – 9:00pm 9 hours
Sunday
9:00 – 12:00, 1:30 – 5:00 6.5 hours
Location:
Megan’s house, 104 Central Ave., Redwood City, California, 94061 (650) 364-5171
Registration:
A deposit of $300 is requested by October 1st, $600 is due at the November weekend and the remaining $600 is due at the December weekend.
Facilitator:
Rev. Megan Wagner, MA, (BA Stanford University, MA Marriage and Family Therapy, MA Theology) Megan is a Kabbalah Teacher, Therapist, Artist and Interfaith Minister. She has been practicing psychodynamic counseling for 20 years and has 12 years experience of analysis and supervision in Jungian Psychology from the Jung Institute in Los Angeles and The Society of Analytic Psychology in London, England. In London she also trained extensively with Kabbalah Master Halevi and studied Astrology, Alchemy, World Mythology and Sacred Art. Megan is Director of Spiritual Psychology at The Chaplaincy Institute in Berkeley, CA, adjunct faculty at The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in Palo Alto, CA, and Director of Tree of Life Training. Megan’s transformational work with clients and groups integrates traditional therapy with the sacred arts of drumming, chanting, storytelling, psychodrama, dream-theater and ritual.
Required reading: The Sapphire Staff, by Megan Wagner
Suggested reading: “Kabbalah and Psychology”, by Z’ev ben Shimon Halevi, “Attachment and Loss”, by John Bowlby, “Ego and Archetype”, by Edward Edinger
Testimonials from past participants
“I thought I had studied a lot about dysfunctions -- but Megan's integrated spiritual & psychological approach gave me insights to recognize childhood situations and beliefs that I didn't have a clue about before. I really liked that she provided tools to get at the core of things and achieve deep healing both for myself and people wanting my assistance. I can't imagine anyone taking the course and not having significant "light bulb" moments!” Kathie McClellan “I so enjoyed the Spiritual Psychology certification and feel especially fortunate to have been the recipient of Megan’s knowledge. Her weaving together of Depth Psychology, Alchemy, and the Kabbalah is so unique and makes such perfect sense. I love how her philosophy is both left and right brained – how it holds a place for both Mystery and Logos. Megan and the people she touches are truly Blessed!” Rev. Pamela Hirsch
“We dove right into the intricacies of understanding ego, soul and spiritual development. We focused on how to assess clients' needs and nurture their growth and transformation. We ate fabulously well, laughed with gusto, and pooled our experiences in a rich stew of learning.” Rev. Jean Weiss
Weekend 1: Ego Development and Identity Formation
Friday
10:00 – 12:30 & 1:30 - 4:30
Overview of the Kabbalistic Tree of Life model and Jungian Psychology
6:00 – 9:00pm Ego Development 1
1. Defenses of the Personality: Freudian ideas of Oral/Anal/Oedipal defenses
2. Astrological understanding of defensive patterns Saturday
9:00 – 12:00 Ego Development 2
Psychodynamic approach to healing - A Relational model of ego development
Attachment Theory and the importance of healthy bonding
The Great Mother Archetype and it’s crucial role in emotional development 1:30 – 4:30 Ego Development 3
Projection & Scapegoating
Transference/counter transference – case examples
Effects of emotional wounding (betrayal, abandonment, trauma) on the psyche
6:00 – 9:00pm Family Systems
The dynamics of family and group systems – belonging vs. group shadow projections
The myth of Oedipus and the dynamics of triangles
Family sculpting/psychodrama - creative interventions for families and groups
Sunday
9:00 – 12:00 Identity Formation 1
The dangers and joys of emotional separation
The false self/adaptive self – its function and hazards
Conflict and confrontation in forming identity
1:30 – 4:30 Identity Formation 2
Alchemical Transmutation – setting up sacred space for change
Transforming the destructive power drives: envy, greed, grandiosity, ruthlessness, hatred, jealousy etc…
Breaking habits, addictions, compulsions and ancestral patterns
Metabolizing emotional toxins
Weekend 2: Soul Development and Spiritual Development
Friday
10:00 – 12:30 Overview/Review/Questions
1:30 – 4:30 Soul Development 1
1. Wounds to the heart and soul
2. Healing the heart through repentance, remorse, grief & forgiveness
6:00 – 9:00pm Soul Development 2
1. Symbols of the Self – Holy Grail, Alchemical gold, the Philosopher’s stone
2. Astrological and Mythological perspectives on soul development
3. Hero archetype - ethical and moral development
Saturday
9:00 – 12:00 Soul Development 3
1. Development of the Will – choices and self-responsibility
2. Warrior archetype – boundary setting, psychic self-defense
King archetype - the power of love, compassion & sacrifice
1:30 – 4:30 Spiritual Development 1
Spiritual awakening and its effect upon the body and psyche
Spiritual defenses: spiritualizing, intellectualizing, rationalizing, projecting onto God
Transpersonal planets in Astrology - personal and collective renewal
6:00 – 9:00 Spiritual Development 2
Spiritual descent – confronting the darkness, surrender and trust
Spiritual breakthrough and spiritual bypass
Rebirth and ecstasy - Powers and responsibilities of the spiritually awakened
Sunday
9:00 – 12:00 Spiritual Development 3
Healthy merging and merging as a defense - states of mystical union
Divine archetype/Healer archetype, healing separation and alienation
Integration of the personality
1:30 – 4:30 Integrating our Tree of Life Knowledge
Pulling it all together with case studies
Creative Interventions
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