“Since psyche and matter are contained in one and the same world, and moreover are in continuous contact with one another and ultimately rest on irrepresentable, transcendental factors, it is not only possible but fairly probable, even, that psyche and matter are
two different aspects of one and the same thing.”
C.G. Jung, The Structure & Dynamics of the Psyche (CW, Vol. 8)
“If a union is to take place between opposites like spirit and matter, conscious and unconscious, bright and dark, and so on, it will happen in a third thing,
which represents not a compromise but something new.”
C.G. Jung (1955), 536.
which represents not a compromise but something new.”
C.G. Jung (1955), 536.
As a sailboat is guided by the unseen forces of the wind and the currents, so too is individual life influenced and often directed by the workings of unseen
archetypes. To navigate, the sailor learns the ways of the water, the tides, and the winds, and so too must they be adept at reading the patterns emerging in the sea to anticipate the best routes for future travel. So in life, we need to learn about these essential landmarks of the journey, and the symbols and initiatives conveying the nature of the archetypes guiding our life.
C.G. Jung emphasized the centrality of the Self and its archetypes in shaping human experience. Their profound meaning and rich texture draw us into a domain that, since the beginning of time, has been the purview of mystics, saints, and "wise ones”. This interior world of the psyche and its wisdom is manifested through the patterns it creates, and an awareness of these archetypal patterns can help to enrich our personal and professional lives.
Central to this work is our Archetypal Pattern Analyst Training Program, which presents an in-depth understanding of the workings of archetypes and the self-organizing tendencies inherent within the human psyche. What sets this program apart is the creative and intellectual range of its faculty and students. This two-year program, which began 25 years ago, has always attracted both faculty and students from across the world who are passionate about this work. In addition, our faculty have committed their lives to this level of in-depth work with Psyche, Archetypes and Spirit.
Trans-disciplinary Curriculum
The Assisi Institute's innovative Training Program is committed to advancing the understanding and practice of this emerging field of archetypal pattern analysis. Our trans-disciplinary curriculum is informed by the work of C.G. Jung and M.L. von Franz; discoveries in the new sciences, including the work of Ervin Laszlo, Mae Wan Ho, David Peat, and Rupert Sheldrake; and the eternal truths of the world's wisdom traditions. Each of these domains speaks of an overarching intelligent psyche that guides the unfolding of life on all levels. These different streams have contributed greatly to our appreciation and understanding of what Jung termed the objective psyche, and their in-depth study serves as the theoretical underpinning of our work. Exploration of these foundational concepts is complemented by extensive practice in the methodology and application of archetypal pattern analysis. Indeed, any meaningful assessments must draw on the capacity to read patterns. This is true in psychotherapy and medicine, as well as in organizational consulting, education, law, and other professional fields. Without an awareness of the archetypal foundation of patterns, our interventions are limited because they tend simply to address the manifest, temporal expression of a given situation, and not the forward-moving, meaning-making dimension of the archetype.
archetypes. To navigate, the sailor learns the ways of the water, the tides, and the winds, and so too must they be adept at reading the patterns emerging in the sea to anticipate the best routes for future travel. So in life, we need to learn about these essential landmarks of the journey, and the symbols and initiatives conveying the nature of the archetypes guiding our life.
C.G. Jung emphasized the centrality of the Self and its archetypes in shaping human experience. Their profound meaning and rich texture draw us into a domain that, since the beginning of time, has been the purview of mystics, saints, and "wise ones”. This interior world of the psyche and its wisdom is manifested through the patterns it creates, and an awareness of these archetypal patterns can help to enrich our personal and professional lives.
Central to this work is our Archetypal Pattern Analyst Training Program, which presents an in-depth understanding of the workings of archetypes and the self-organizing tendencies inherent within the human psyche. What sets this program apart is the creative and intellectual range of its faculty and students. This two-year program, which began 25 years ago, has always attracted both faculty and students from across the world who are passionate about this work. In addition, our faculty have committed their lives to this level of in-depth work with Psyche, Archetypes and Spirit.
Trans-disciplinary Curriculum
The Assisi Institute's innovative Training Program is committed to advancing the understanding and practice of this emerging field of archetypal pattern analysis. Our trans-disciplinary curriculum is informed by the work of C.G. Jung and M.L. von Franz; discoveries in the new sciences, including the work of Ervin Laszlo, Mae Wan Ho, David Peat, and Rupert Sheldrake; and the eternal truths of the world's wisdom traditions. Each of these domains speaks of an overarching intelligent psyche that guides the unfolding of life on all levels. These different streams have contributed greatly to our appreciation and understanding of what Jung termed the objective psyche, and their in-depth study serves as the theoretical underpinning of our work. Exploration of these foundational concepts is complemented by extensive practice in the methodology and application of archetypal pattern analysis. Indeed, any meaningful assessments must draw on the capacity to read patterns. This is true in psychotherapy and medicine, as well as in organizational consulting, education, law, and other professional fields. Without an awareness of the archetypal foundation of patterns, our interventions are limited because they tend simply to address the manifest, temporal expression of a given situation, and not the forward-moving, meaning-making dimension of the archetype.
Practicing as an Archetypal Pattern Analyst - Ethical/Legal Considerations
Training and Certification as an Archetypal Pattern Analyst, acquired at The Assisi Institute, offers an in-depth, interdisciplinary study of universal patterns. Graduates of this program develop an expertise in recognizing and understanding archetypal patterns, and this work can be applied in many different professions including, but not limited to counseling, psychotherapy, organizational, constitutional, coaching, film consulting and more.
As this is not a clinical program, and is not designed to train clinicians, Certification as an Archetypal Pattern Analyst does not satisfy the legal requirements for independent practice as a licensed counselor, coach, social worker, Jungian Psychoanalyst, or psychotherapist. Each of these professions have their own, well-defined requirements for professional study and requirements to practice. In addition, each state/country has their own laws and requirements for clinicians seeking to engage in independent clinical practice.
Graduates intending to integrate the work of Archetypal Pattern Analysis into in his/her current professional practice, must have satisfied the requirements for graduation from the Assisi Institutes Two Year Archetypal Pattern Analyst Training, as well as having satisfied any and all required legal prerequisites and professional licensing requirements, allowing them to obtain a license to practice in the state/country they intend to in.
Training and Certification as an Archetypal Pattern Analyst, acquired at The Assisi Institute, offers an in-depth, interdisciplinary study of universal patterns. Graduates of this program develop an expertise in recognizing and understanding archetypal patterns, and this work can be applied in many different professions including, but not limited to counseling, psychotherapy, organizational, constitutional, coaching, film consulting and more.
As this is not a clinical program, and is not designed to train clinicians, Certification as an Archetypal Pattern Analyst does not satisfy the legal requirements for independent practice as a licensed counselor, coach, social worker, Jungian Psychoanalyst, or psychotherapist. Each of these professions have their own, well-defined requirements for professional study and requirements to practice. In addition, each state/country has their own laws and requirements for clinicians seeking to engage in independent clinical practice.
Graduates intending to integrate the work of Archetypal Pattern Analysis into in his/her current professional practice, must have satisfied the requirements for graduation from the Assisi Institutes Two Year Archetypal Pattern Analyst Training, as well as having satisfied any and all required legal prerequisites and professional licensing requirements, allowing them to obtain a license to practice in the state/country they intend to in.
Low Residency Program Delivery
The Archetypal Pattern Analyst Certificate Program is designed for adult learners who are leading full lives professionally and personally. The curriculum is organized into six (6) modules.
This two year certificate program provides an opportunity for professional practitioners, students, and laypersons to explore the interface between Jungian psychology, the world of innate ordering processes, and self-organizing systems from their particular areas of interest.
Between September 2023 and May 2024, students meet online via Zoom:
Successful completion of the program leads to certification as an Archetypal Pattern Analyst. We are pleased that our graduates are continually broadening the reach of this cutting-edge discipline in fields as diverse as psychotherapy, medicine, government, education, and the arts.
Certification Requirements
For certification as an Archetypal Pattern Analyst students are required to:
Pattern Analyst Student Demographics
The Assisi Institute’s programs continue to attract participants who bring a great deal of humanity and concern for the psyche to their life and work. To date, we have had more than 20,000 participants from 30 different countries participating in our various programs.
Participants and faculty come from all parts of the world and from diverse professions. These include psychology, traditional and complementary medicine, the arts, organizational dynamics and social science, government, theology, and mind-body studies. We've welcomed many interested lay persons as well, and students ranging in age from 35 to 95.
We trust that your own participation in our programs will be a unique experience, that is both professionally and personally meaningful.
The Archetypal Pattern Analyst Certificate Program is designed for adult learners who are leading full lives professionally and personally. The curriculum is organized into six (6) modules.
This two year certificate program provides an opportunity for professional practitioners, students, and laypersons to explore the interface between Jungian psychology, the world of innate ordering processes, and self-organizing systems from their particular areas of interest.
Between September 2023 and May 2024, students meet online via Zoom:
- Every other week on Tuesday evenings from 8.00 pm - 9.30 pm US Eastern Time
- One Saturday per month
- The annual residency / conference will be held in either August or September 2024 in Mystic, Connecticut, USA. The residency can be waived for international students.
Successful completion of the program leads to certification as an Archetypal Pattern Analyst. We are pleased that our graduates are continually broadening the reach of this cutting-edge discipline in fields as diverse as psychotherapy, medicine, government, education, and the arts.
Certification Requirements
For certification as an Archetypal Pattern Analyst students are required to:
- Attend all six of the course modules offered including the annual residency each year (the residency requirement can be waived for international students).
- Participate in the biweekly webinar conferences throughout the two years.
- For graduations, students are required to complete a project that includes an understanding of the key concepts of the curriculum. The project includes a 15-page written work showing proficiency in applying the methodology of Archetypal Pattern Analysis, coupled with the opportunity to present your work to the international Assisi community.
Pattern Analyst Student Demographics
The Assisi Institute’s programs continue to attract participants who bring a great deal of humanity and concern for the psyche to their life and work. To date, we have had more than 20,000 participants from 30 different countries participating in our various programs.
Participants and faculty come from all parts of the world and from diverse professions. These include psychology, traditional and complementary medicine, the arts, organizational dynamics and social science, government, theology, and mind-body studies. We've welcomed many interested lay persons as well, and students ranging in age from 35 to 95.
We trust that your own participation in our programs will be a unique experience, that is both professionally and personally meaningful.