In the symbolic world of fairy tales, where animals speak in riddles and forests awaken the soul, we find not entertainment, but revelation. These stories, passed down through generations, carry the timeless language of the unconscious..
The Fairy Tale Studies Program at the Assisi Institute offers a uniquely Jungian approach to symbolic interpretation and psychological inquiry. Rooted in the legacy of Marie-Louise von Franz, C.G. Jung, and other visionary thinkers, these programs guide participants through the archetypal and spiritual wisdom of fairy tales.
Whether you are just beginning your exploration or have worked for years with these symbolic narratives, this program invites you to enter more deeply into the world of the psyche through story.
Our offerings include:
Fall Fairy Tale Program – An entry point into the archetypal structures of myth and fairy tale, guided by the teachings of von Franz.
Spring Fairy Tale Program – For those ready to deepen their symbolic and clinical engagement with fairy tales, and refine the interpretive craft.
Fairy Tales in Clinical Practice – A course focused on the practical application of fairy tales in therapeutic and analytical settings.
Fairy Tale Conference – A gathering of international scholars and clinicians exploring new frontiers in the symbolic, mythopoetic, and psychological study of fairy tales.
At the heart of this program is Rozan Christian, Chair of Fairy Tale Studies at the Assisi Institute. Rozan brings a deep reverence for symbolic life and a profound understanding of Jungian thought to her teaching and supervision. Her guidance supports students in developing both the craft and the soulfulness required to work meaningfully with these timeless stories.
Each course and event offers participants a chance to engage both intellectually and experientially with the rich symbolic language of fairy tales, and to discover how these stories illuminate the paths of soul and psyche in our individual and collective lives.
Whether you are just beginning your exploration or have worked for years with these symbolic narratives, this program invites you to enter more deeply into the world of the psyche through story.
Our offerings include:
Fall Fairy Tale Program – An entry point into the archetypal structures of myth and fairy tale, guided by the teachings of von Franz.
Spring Fairy Tale Program – For those ready to deepen their symbolic and clinical engagement with fairy tales, and refine the interpretive craft.
Fairy Tales in Clinical Practice – A course focused on the practical application of fairy tales in therapeutic and analytical settings.
Fairy Tale Conference – A gathering of international scholars and clinicians exploring new frontiers in the symbolic, mythopoetic, and psychological study of fairy tales.
At the heart of this program is Rozan Christian, Chair of Fairy Tale Studies at the Assisi Institute. Rozan brings a deep reverence for symbolic life and a profound understanding of Jungian thought to her teaching and supervision. Her guidance supports students in developing both the craft and the soulfulness required to work meaningfully with these timeless stories.
Each course and event offers participants a chance to engage both intellectually and experientially with the rich symbolic language of fairy tales, and to discover how these stories illuminate the paths of soul and psyche in our individual and collective lives.