Conference guest presenters include:
Claudio Widmann, Keynote Speaker (Virtual, Italy), Michael Conforti (USA),
Rozan Christian (USA), Kevin Richard (USA)
CE Credits: 12
Conference Fees:
Claudio Widmann, Keynote Speaker (Virtual, Italy), Michael Conforti (USA),
Rozan Christian (USA), Kevin Richard (USA)
CE Credits: 12
Conference Fees:
Virtual $250*
In-Person $255*
12 CE Credits fee (in addition to the conference registration fee): $110
Follow this link to view which Boards of Approval recognize Continuing Education hours offered for this program.
Group Dinner: $50
*Please note: Current APA students do not pay the conference fees, only for the Group Dinner as the conference is included in their class tuition
“The sense of the world is short, -
Long and various the report, -
To love and be beloved;
Men and gods have not outlearned it;
And, how oft soe'er they've turned it,
'Tis not to be improved.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Long and various the report, -
To love and be beloved;
Men and gods have not outlearned it;
And, how oft soe'er they've turned it,
'Tis not to be improved.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Emerson reminds us just how little we understand about the nature and experience of Eros. Just comb the literature and you will find conflicting and myriad interpretations about who and what this God is. Many relate Eros to sex- Eros-erotic, others to passion, and connections to self and others. In contrast, Jung brings us to the archetypal nature of this image, suggesting that Eros’s passion is to love Psyche and for us to nurture our sense of “Psychic Relatedness”. This involves a deeply meaningful relationship -a-love affair-with our inner life, with an ongoing relationship to our soul.
The absence of Eros is evident in every area of ancient and modern life. In legislative fights to control women’s bodies, to the destructive laws supporting industries and greed which care little for the natural world, and so much more of what we love about life has been lost. Further, we see a proliferation of war and Crimes against Humanity perpetrated by despotic world dictators, supported by our collective, delusional trust in their hope for humanity. All
these seriously jeopardize our children’s future, creating even more “slaughter of the innocents” and are painful reminders of our afflicted relationship to Eros.
The Italian poet Catullo reminds us that Eros’ parents were Aphrodite and Mars, the Goddess and God of beauty and war, which is why he refers to Eros as: “Odio e amo” – Hate and Love. Many have realized the existence of these eternal twins, from Freud’s Thanatos and Eros, Jung’s interest in the tension of opposites, to God and his dark brother, Satan. However, we have yet to reconcile the co-existence of these archetypal twin forces resulting
in Eros’s darker aspects having a much greater hold on humanity, leaving Aphrodite, the feminine and the soul in the shadows. We have to ask; “why has the benevolence of Eros been banished, exiled and forced to live as an unconscious potentiality which is often kept separate from human experience?” Why has Psyche’s willingness to fight for her love for Eros not found its way into human experience? If we do not fight for what we love, what do
we have left?
Perhaps it may only be under the cover of darkness, or in the new morn, we realize that yet again we are alone, no one to hold, to love, or to grow old with. And if we look even more closely, ultimately it is our own soul and destiny waiting for us to live fully. This longing in our soul, far removed from us, now lives side by side with the passions we may never feel. We desperately need to recognize how we continue to unconsciously exile Eros, and awaken to the struggle we have before us to bring the embrace of this archetype back into our home, our world, and our heart. And we must remember that Psyche has shown us, we too can begin this search for Eros.
We are very fortunate to have Dr. Claudio Widman, a renowned Jungian analyst from Ravenna, Italy, presenting on; “The Loss of Eros in our Times” to take us into the archetypal meaning of this profound personal and collective issue. We sincerely hope that you join us in person or virtually for this Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The absence of Eros is evident in every area of ancient and modern life. In legislative fights to control women’s bodies, to the destructive laws supporting industries and greed which care little for the natural world, and so much more of what we love about life has been lost. Further, we see a proliferation of war and Crimes against Humanity perpetrated by despotic world dictators, supported by our collective, delusional trust in their hope for humanity. All
these seriously jeopardize our children’s future, creating even more “slaughter of the innocents” and are painful reminders of our afflicted relationship to Eros.
The Italian poet Catullo reminds us that Eros’ parents were Aphrodite and Mars, the Goddess and God of beauty and war, which is why he refers to Eros as: “Odio e amo” – Hate and Love. Many have realized the existence of these eternal twins, from Freud’s Thanatos and Eros, Jung’s interest in the tension of opposites, to God and his dark brother, Satan. However, we have yet to reconcile the co-existence of these archetypal twin forces resulting
in Eros’s darker aspects having a much greater hold on humanity, leaving Aphrodite, the feminine and the soul in the shadows. We have to ask; “why has the benevolence of Eros been banished, exiled and forced to live as an unconscious potentiality which is often kept separate from human experience?” Why has Psyche’s willingness to fight for her love for Eros not found its way into human experience? If we do not fight for what we love, what do
we have left?
Perhaps it may only be under the cover of darkness, or in the new morn, we realize that yet again we are alone, no one to hold, to love, or to grow old with. And if we look even more closely, ultimately it is our own soul and destiny waiting for us to live fully. This longing in our soul, far removed from us, now lives side by side with the passions we may never feel. We desperately need to recognize how we continue to unconsciously exile Eros, and awaken to the struggle we have before us to bring the embrace of this archetype back into our home, our world, and our heart. And we must remember that Psyche has shown us, we too can begin this search for Eros.
We are very fortunate to have Dr. Claudio Widman, a renowned Jungian analyst from Ravenna, Italy, presenting on; “The Loss of Eros in our Times” to take us into the archetypal meaning of this profound personal and collective issue. We sincerely hope that you join us in person or virtually for this Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.
If you attend the conference in-person, the conference fee includes:
- Entry to all student and faculty presentations, recordings will be sent out to all registered participants
- Wine and Cheese Social on Friday night
- Participation in The Assisi Foundation Silent Auction (see details below)
- Travel and Hotel expenses (please see the downloadable information below for help planning your travels)
- $50 for Thursday night Group Dinner (paid separately)
- No meals are included, but there will be light refreshments at the conference site. (There is a list of nearby restaurants for lunch and dinner options in the travel documents below).
- Live attendance to Faculty Presentations with simultaneous Russian translations and Spanish subtitles via the Zoom Platform
- Participation in The Virtual Assisi Foundation Silent Auction (see details below)
All registered participants (virtual and in-person) will receive a recording of the Faculty Presentations
Recordings of Faculty Presentations will have simultaneous translations in Russian with Spanish subtitles via the Zoom platform.
Recordings of Faculty Presentations will have simultaneous translations in Russian with Spanish subtitles via the Zoom platform.
Conference Schedule and Travel Information
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Faculty Presenters:
Dr. Claudio Widmann from Ravenna, Italy, (Virtual) is our Keynote Speaker
Claudio Widmann is a Jungian psychoanalyst, associated as a senior analyst, with teaching and supervisory functions at the Centro Italiano Psicologia Analitica (Italian Centre for Analytical Psychology) (CIPA) and the International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP). He is an honorary member of the Società di Psicoanalisi Critica (Society of Critical Psychoanalysis) (SPC) and Istituto Mediterraneo di Psicologia Archetipica (Mediterranean Institute of Archetypal Psychology) (IMMPA).
He has published fifteen monographs and the symbolism of colours was a finalist in the Carver Prize for the essays section (2007). The Divine Comedy as a Path of Life was awarded a special mention in the Gradiva Prize, promoted by the Società Psicoanalitica Italiana (SPI) in the Freudian place of Lavarone (2021).
Claudio Widmann is a Jungian psychoanalyst, associated as a senior analyst, with teaching and supervisory functions at the Centro Italiano Psicologia Analitica (Italian Centre for Analytical Psychology) (CIPA) and the International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP). He is an honorary member of the Società di Psicoanalisi Critica (Society of Critical Psychoanalysis) (SPC) and Istituto Mediterraneo di Psicologia Archetipica (Mediterranean Institute of Archetypal Psychology) (IMMPA).
He has published fifteen monographs and the symbolism of colours was a finalist in the Carver Prize for the essays section (2007). The Divine Comedy as a Path of Life was awarded a special mention in the Gradiva Prize, promoted by the Società Psicoanalitica Italiana (SPI) in the Freudian place of Lavarone (2021).
Michael Conforti - Executive 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, he is actively investigating the workings of archetypal fields and the relationship between Jungian psychology and the New Sciences.
He has presented his work at; The C.G. Jung Institute – Zurich, and Jungian organizations in Australia, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Israel, Italy, Romania, 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 books have been translated into Italian, Russian, and Spanish.
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, he is actively investigating the workings of archetypal fields and the relationship between Jungian psychology and the New Sciences.
He has presented his work at; The C.G. Jung Institute – Zurich, and Jungian organizations in Australia, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Israel, Italy, Romania, 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 books have been translated into Italian, Russian, and Spanish.
Dr. Rozan Christian, Faculty
She is a certified Archetypal Pattern Analyst and Senior Faculty at The Assisi Institute, where she teaches for our English-speaking students in addition to our students in the Former Soviet Union and in Latin America. Dr. Christian 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, offering seminars in Fairy Tale Interpretation in Texas.
Dr. Rozan Christian is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas, with 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). She 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.
She is a certified Archetypal Pattern Analyst and Senior Faculty at The Assisi Institute, where she teaches for our English-speaking students in addition to our students in the Former Soviet Union and in Latin America. Dr. Christian 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, offering seminars in Fairy Tale Interpretation in Texas.
Dr. Rozan Christian is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas, with 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). She 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.
Kevin Richard, MA, Chair of our Fairy Tale Studies Program
Kevin is an Archetypal Pattern Analyst, and Chair of Fairy Tale Studies at the Assisi Institute. He has been with The Institute since 1993 and has served as the Institute’s Director of Studies. He continues to serve as a speaker, student mentor, consultant, and as of 2021 serves on the Assisi Foundation’s Board of Directors. As a Senior Faculty member of The Assisi Institute, his presentations examine the interface of science and Jungian Psychology, initial conditions, and the objective role of images in art, stories and in the human condition, bringing this work to our students living in the former Soviet Union and throughout Latin America.
Kevin also serves as an administrator in the Rhode Island (RI) Family Court system. Through several decades of working with the Court and its respective population, Kevin has overseen large judicial programs and departments; worked on policy and system reform, served as an advocate for children; and worked as a counselor. He has been appointed to numerous committees designed to address areas of child welfare, juvenile justice, and areas of mental health. In 2015, he was part of a three-person delegation from Rhode Island invited to the White House in order to address the growing concern with child trafficking.
Kevin is an Archetypal Pattern Analyst, and Chair of Fairy Tale Studies at the Assisi Institute. He has been with The Institute since 1993 and has served as the Institute’s Director of Studies. He continues to serve as a speaker, student mentor, consultant, and as of 2021 serves on the Assisi Foundation’s Board of Directors. As a Senior Faculty member of The Assisi Institute, his presentations examine the interface of science and Jungian Psychology, initial conditions, and the objective role of images in art, stories and in the human condition, bringing this work to our students living in the former Soviet Union and throughout Latin America.
Kevin also serves as an administrator in the Rhode Island (RI) Family Court system. Through several decades of working with the Court and its respective population, Kevin has overseen large judicial programs and departments; worked on policy and system reform, served as an advocate for children; and worked as a counselor. He has been appointed to numerous committees designed to address areas of child welfare, juvenile justice, and areas of mental health. In 2015, he was part of a three-person delegation from Rhode Island invited to the White House in order to address the growing concern with child trafficking.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT OPTIONS
Virtual $250*
In-Person $255*
12 CE Credits fee (in addition to the conference registration fee): $110
Group Dinner: $50
*Please note: Current APA students do not pay the conference fees, only for the Group Dinner as the conference is included in their class tuition
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- A full refund - minus a $50 administrative fee - is given if cancellation is made prior to one week before the start date of the conference.For cancellation requests made less than a week before the start date of the conference, a 50% refund will apply.
Assisi Foundation Silent Auction
The Inaugural Silent Auction will benefit the Assisi Foundation’s mission to develop, promote, and support global training programs to enhance our understanding of the presence and influence of archetypes and archetypal patterns within individual and collective life. This work initiated by Jung has been carried forward by The Assisi Institute for the past 35 years, seeks to reduce the ongoing proliferation of Crimes Against Humanity and to enhance our relationship to soul.
For the past two years, The Assisi Foundation has made it possible for students from 10-15 different countries to attend the Assisi Conferences. Their attendance has dramatically extended the reach of the Assisi Institutes work and mission. Our hope is to support the Foundation’s ability to offer scholarships, by holding two silent auctions, one in-person auction fundraiser at the conference and another online international fundraiser at the end of September, more information will be forthcoming.
The Inaugural Silent Auction will benefit the Assisi Foundation’s mission to develop, promote, and support global training programs to enhance our understanding of the presence and influence of archetypes and archetypal patterns within individual and collective life. This work initiated by Jung has been carried forward by The Assisi Institute for the past 35 years, seeks to reduce the ongoing proliferation of Crimes Against Humanity and to enhance our relationship to soul.
For the past two years, The Assisi Foundation has made it possible for students from 10-15 different countries to attend the Assisi Conferences. Their attendance has dramatically extended the reach of the Assisi Institutes work and mission. Our hope is to support the Foundation’s ability to offer scholarships, by holding two silent auctions, one in-person auction fundraiser at the conference and another online international fundraiser at the end of September, more information will be forthcoming.