- Advanced & Master Fairy Tale Certification Course -
Certification Course: January 6 - April 28, 2026
All classes take place live via Zoom from 7:30pm - 9:00pm US Eastern Time
(see class schedule further below)
Tuition: $325
All classes take place live via Zoom from 7:30pm - 9:00pm US Eastern Time
(see class schedule further below)
Tuition: $325
By following the breadcrumbs left by von Franz in the Beginner Fairy Tale Analysis course, we came to deepen our appreciation for the wisdom found in these stories and how each story speaks to an archetypal passage in life.
Building on the profundity of this insight, a central focus in the Advanced and Master Fairy Tale program, will be the study of the opening scene of the tale. Here one learns how the opening initial conditions of the story informs us about the nature of the archetype around which the story is configured, while also foretelling the nature of the journey. In addition, this study of the beginning of the tale allows us to see how each image, scene and subsequent development forms part of an archetypally coherent story.
Continuing into the Advanced & Master Fairy Tale course allows for a further refinement of the archetypal meaning of these stories. Through an in-depth working with the themes and characters in the story, we will see how each carries a very specific, spiritual message from the Self, teaching us about life, love, destiny and individuation.
In working with fairy tales from cultures, we will see that while there are cultural differences and understanding of images, there still exists a
central archetypal, ontological meaning common to individuals throughout the world. Advanced & Master students will have the opportunity to translate a tale with guided supervision, and then to present their work at The Fairy Tale Conference in May.
The course will include presentations from Dr. Michael Conforti and Dr. Rozan Christian, Chair of the Fairy Tale program.
Please note: The Assisi Institute’s Beginner Fairy Tale Certificate course is a strong precursor for participating in this Advanced course. Individuals who have not participated in our Beginner course but believe they should start with this advanced course may contact the office for more guidance. [email protected]
What participants can expect from this course:
Included in the Course:
Classes & Mentoring Session Schedule
Total of 9 regular classes. All sessions take place bi-weekly on Tuesday from 7:30pm – 9:00pm (US Eastern Time) on the below dates.
TUESDAYS
Final details of the conference will be shared closer to the time.
Cancellations and Refunds
A full refund minus a $50 administrative fee, is given if cancellation is made prior to December 30th, 2025. A 50% refund is given if cancellation is made less than one week before the course begins.
Building on the profundity of this insight, a central focus in the Advanced and Master Fairy Tale program, will be the study of the opening scene of the tale. Here one learns how the opening initial conditions of the story informs us about the nature of the archetype around which the story is configured, while also foretelling the nature of the journey. In addition, this study of the beginning of the tale allows us to see how each image, scene and subsequent development forms part of an archetypally coherent story.
Continuing into the Advanced & Master Fairy Tale course allows for a further refinement of the archetypal meaning of these stories. Through an in-depth working with the themes and characters in the story, we will see how each carries a very specific, spiritual message from the Self, teaching us about life, love, destiny and individuation.
In working with fairy tales from cultures, we will see that while there are cultural differences and understanding of images, there still exists a
central archetypal, ontological meaning common to individuals throughout the world. Advanced & Master students will have the opportunity to translate a tale with guided supervision, and then to present their work at The Fairy Tale Conference in May.
The course will include presentations from Dr. Michael Conforti and Dr. Rozan Christian, Chair of the Fairy Tale program.
Please note: The Assisi Institute’s Beginner Fairy Tale Certificate course is a strong precursor for participating in this Advanced course. Individuals who have not participated in our Beginner course but believe they should start with this advanced course may contact the office for more guidance. [email protected]
What participants can expect from this course:
- To understand how each fairy tale speaks to a profound, and essential archetypal need for the journey through life.
- An in-depth study of the Exposition - the opening of a fairy tale.
- Learning to understand the archetypal nature of each of the characters in the story and their role in the individuation process.
- Learning the art and expertise of making meaningful translations of a fairy tale.
- By working with tales of various cultures, how to learn to recognize different patterns of the psyche which are formed in differing cultural systems.
- Master students will have an opportunity to present their original interpretation of a fairy tale at the first Assisi Institute Fairy Tale Conference in May 2026
Included in the Course:
- 9 Faculty-led sessions that include translations of these stories by Senior Faculty Members of The Assisi Institute.
- A focus will be placed on comparative translations where several tales will be juxtaposed to emphasize the high degree of discernment in each translation and the ability to recognize the presence of universal, archetypal motifs in fairy tales.
- Tuition for and participation in the Assisi Institute’s Fairy Tale Conference, is included in the enrollment fee for the Advanced & Masters Fairy Tale Certification Course. I.e., students enrolled for the Advanced/Masters Fairy Tale course are automatically enrolled for the conference at no additional cost.
- Admission to the Fairy Tale Conference on May 16 and 17, 2026 is included in tuition, and will include a keynote speaker and presentations from selected Master Fairy Tale students’ original interpretation of fairy tales.
Classes & Mentoring Session Schedule
Total of 9 regular classes. All sessions take place bi-weekly on Tuesday from 7:30pm – 9:00pm (US Eastern Time) on the below dates.
TUESDAYS
- January 6, 20
- February 3, 17
- March 3, 17, 31
- April 14, 28
Final details of the conference will be shared closer to the time.
Cancellations and Refunds
A full refund minus a $50 administrative fee, is given if cancellation is made prior to December 30th, 2025. A 50% refund is given if cancellation is made less than one week before the course begins.
Faculty
Michael Conforti
Dr. Michael Conforti is a Jungian analyst and the Founder and Director of the Assisi Institute. He is a faculty member at the C.G. Jung Institute of Boston, the C.G. Jung Institute of New York, and for many years served as a Senior Associate faculty member in the Doctoral and Master's Programs in Clinical Psychology at Antioch New England. A pioneer in the field of matter-psyche studies, and for the past 40 years, has been actively investigating the workings of archetypal fields and the relationship between Jungian psychology and the New Sciences.
He has presented his work to a wide range of national and international audiences, including the C.G. Jung Institute - Zurich and Jungian organizations in Australia, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Indonesia, Italy, Russia, South Africa, Turkey, the Ukraine and Venezuela.
He is the author of Threshold Experiences: The Archetype of Beginnings (2007) and Field, Form and Fate: Patterns in Mind, Nature and Psyche (2002). His articles have appeared in Psychological Perspectives, The San Francisco Jung Institute Library Journal, Roundtable Press, World Futures: The Journal of General Evolution, and Spring Journal. His books have been translated into Italian, Russian, and Spanish.
Dr. Michael Conforti is a Jungian analyst and the Founder and Director of the Assisi Institute. He is a faculty member at the C.G. Jung Institute of Boston, the C.G. Jung Institute of New York, and for many years served as a Senior Associate faculty member in the Doctoral and Master's Programs in Clinical Psychology at Antioch New England. A pioneer in the field of matter-psyche studies, and for the past 40 years, has been actively investigating the workings of archetypal fields and the relationship between Jungian psychology and the New Sciences.
He has presented his work to a wide range of national and international audiences, including the C.G. Jung Institute - Zurich and Jungian organizations in Australia, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Indonesia, Italy, Russia, South Africa, Turkey, the Ukraine and Venezuela.
He is the author of Threshold Experiences: The Archetype of Beginnings (2007) and Field, Form and Fate: Patterns in Mind, Nature and Psyche (2002). His articles have appeared in Psychological Perspectives, The San Francisco Jung Institute Library Journal, Roundtable Press, World Futures: The Journal of General Evolution, and Spring Journal. His books have been translated into Italian, Russian, and Spanish.
Dr. Rozan Christian
Dr. Rozan Christian is an Archetypal Pattern Analyst, Senior Faculty member for The Assisi Institute, and licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas. She holds a doctoral degree in counseling from the University of North Texas as well as a master's degree in education from Southern Methodist University (SMU). Rozan maintains a private practice in Dallas, Texas, focusing on the identification of unconscious processes in her clients’ lives. She specializes in understanding the archetypal meaning of fairy tales and their application today, and has presented her work to the Assisi Institute’s Russian-speaking and Latin-American students.
For the past several years, she has led fairy tale discussion groups for individuals who want to know more about the human psyche. She has also translated fairy tales as a conference and webinar presenter for the Assisi Institute.
Rozan serves as an adjunct professor in the Master of Science in Counseling Program at SMU and supervises post-graduate interns seeking professional counseling licensure. In addition, she has published in professional journals, co-authored chapters in books, and presented at national conferences about the effects of life-changing events, including near-death experiences.
Dr. Rozan Christian is an Archetypal Pattern Analyst, Senior Faculty member for The Assisi Institute, and licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas. She holds a doctoral degree in counseling from the University of North Texas as well as a master's degree in education from Southern Methodist University (SMU). Rozan maintains a private practice in Dallas, Texas, focusing on the identification of unconscious processes in her clients’ lives. She specializes in understanding the archetypal meaning of fairy tales and their application today, and has presented her work to the Assisi Institute’s Russian-speaking and Latin-American students.
For the past several years, she has led fairy tale discussion groups for individuals who want to know more about the human psyche. She has also translated fairy tales as a conference and webinar presenter for the Assisi Institute.
Rozan serves as an adjunct professor in the Master of Science in Counseling Program at SMU and supervises post-graduate interns seeking professional counseling licensure. In addition, she has published in professional journals, co-authored chapters in books, and presented at national conferences about the effects of life-changing events, including near-death experiences.
Maureen Kuehler
Maureen Kuehler is a professional actor, coach and lecturer. She has worked with the Assisi Institute since 2017. Maureen holds a Master’s degree in Shakespeare and Theatre from the Shakespeare Institute at the University of Birmingham and is a member of Actors’ Equity Association. Her area of interest lies in the intersection C.G. Jung and performance with a particular focus on the ways performance draws on and informs the embodied access of archetypes.
Maureen Kuehler is a professional actor, coach and lecturer. She has worked with the Assisi Institute since 2017. Maureen holds a Master’s degree in Shakespeare and Theatre from the Shakespeare Institute at the University of Birmingham and is a member of Actors’ Equity Association. Her area of interest lies in the intersection C.G. Jung and performance with a particular focus on the ways performance draws on and informs the embodied access of archetypes.
January 6 - April 28, 2026
All classes take place live via Zoom from 7:30pm - 9:00pm US Eastern Time
Tuition: $325
All classes take place live via Zoom from 7:30pm - 9:00pm US Eastern Time
Tuition: $325
13 CE hours: available
$110
$110
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If you are not able to join the live sessions, the lectures will be recorded and all registered participants will receive the recordings afterwards.
Please note: All currently enrolled Archetypal Patterning Analysis (APA) students receive a 15% discount on this course. Email [email protected] to receive your discount code.
Please note: All currently enrolled Archetypal Patterning Analysis (APA) students receive a 15% discount on this course. Email [email protected] to receive your discount code.