“The fairy tale itself is its own best explanation; that is, its meaning is contained in the totality of its motifs connected by the thread of the story.”
Marie Louise Von Franz, Interpretation of Fairy Tales
Marie Louise von Franz, a pioneer in depth psychology, a collaborator and colleague of C. G. Jung for nearly thirty years was often heard to say that fairy tales were all the psychology we need to live. She was known to chide her students, if they could not explain their grand theories to the green grocer or the waitstaff at the Küsnacht cafe, then they had not sufficiently integrated their learning. Her study of fairy tales occupied much of her life, secured her legacy, and grounded her teachings in the language and sensibilities of everyday. Recognizing fairy tales as the skeleton or blueprint of the psyche, von Franz analyzed thousands of fairy tales to explore and map the archetypal dimensions of the psyche.
At The Assisi Institute: The Center for the Study of Archetypal Patterns, the study of archetypal patterns is our passion and we are dedicated to offering and practicing the art of pattern analysis. Nowhere can we do that with more flair, fun, and affection than with Marie Louise von Franz guiding the vessel as we enter the depths of fairy tales and encounter the unfathomable call of soul.
At The Assisi Institute: The Center for the Study of Archetypal Patterns, the study of archetypal patterns is our passion and we are dedicated to offering and practicing the art of pattern analysis. Nowhere can we do that with more flair, fun, and affection than with Marie Louise von Franz guiding the vessel as we enter the depths of fairy tales and encounter the unfathomable call of soul.
Muriel McMahon, M. Ed. CANADA is a Zurich trained Jungian Analyst, and Chair of the Fairy Tale Certification program. She has an international praxis. She was a Training analyst and Faculty member of the C.G. Jung Institute, Zurich, the Managing Editor of the Assisi Journal, and the Director of Studies for The Assisi Institute’s Archetypal Pattern Analyst program. Muriel has a passion for story and the ways in which our wounds and our wonders are expressed in the narrative of our lives
This Certificate Program in The Art of Fairy Tale Analysis will invite students into the practice of reading the patterns and translating the archetypal meaning in the tales.
Each class will address an important aspect of fairy tale analysis and will be organized into the following modules:
This seven (7) month training The Art of Fairy Tale Analysis Program consists of the following teaching methods:
* 15 seminars
Program Design
Dates
2021:
November 9, 23
December 7, 21
2022:
January 4, 18
February 1, 15
March 1, 15, 29
April 12, 26
May 10, 24
Tuition:
$350
Each class will address an important aspect of fairy tale analysis and will be organized into the following modules:
- Once Upon a Time: In this module we explore the title, opening sentence and initial paragraph. In understanding the opening of the tale we can learn more about the nature of the archetypal dimension.
- Dramatis Personae and Symbols: In this module we explore how each of the characters and symbols express both the archetypal energies and the complexes. We will learn to identify the subjective and objective perspective, and let the characters lead us through the portal into the archetypal dimension.
- Archetypal Motifs: In this module we trace the patterns, practice translating the tales, and seek to understand the universal story the tale is telling.
- The Structure of Psyche: In this module, Jung’s map of the soul and the overarching task of individuation will be addressed through our study of the tales. Persona, Ego, Shadow, Anima/Animus, and The Self will be highlighted.
- Tasks/Knots/Twists/Turns: In this module, the action, dramatic arc, and the narrative tension will be traced and translated. An emphasis on the trickster (ie. Joker, clown, Ekeko) as change agent will be suggested.
- Endings: In this final module of the course, we will emphasize the resolution, what Jung and von Franz defined as lysis, highlight the complications, and notice the purpose of repetition in the tales. The end that is in the beginning will be discussed.
This seven (7) month training The Art of Fairy Tale Analysis Program consists of the following teaching methods:
* 15 seminars
Program Design
- Each module’s content will be taught by Muriel McMahon and include a guest faculty presentation to demonstrate and highlight the module.
- Each student will be encouraged to select a tale for interpretation, artistic rendering, or retelling.
- A Private Facebook page will provide an informal forum for exchange and discussion.
- All sessions are held on the Zoom online format which allows all participants to see one another during the live classes. In addition, each session will be recorded and stored in our archives, so that if you have to miss a session, you can access the archives and watch the session at a later time
- Seminars are held on alternate Tuesday evenings from 8 - 9:00 PM US Eastern Time.
Dates
2021:
November 9, 23
December 7, 21
2022:
January 4, 18
February 1, 15
March 1, 15, 29
April 12, 26
May 10, 24
Tuition:
$350
Faculty:
Dr. Michael Conforti
USA
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, New York, Jung Institute, Boston, 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, Dr. Conforti is 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, Italy, Russia, 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), which have been translated into Italian, Russian and a soon to be released Spanish edition. His articles have appeared in Psychological Perspectives, San Francisco Jung Library Journal, Roundtable Press, World Futures: The Journal of General Evolution, and Spring Journal.
USA
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, New York, Jung Institute, Boston, 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, Dr. Conforti is 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, Italy, Russia, 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), which have been translated into Italian, Russian and a soon to be released Spanish edition. His articles have appeared in Psychological Perspectives, San Francisco Jung Library Journal, Roundtable Press, World Futures: The Journal of General Evolution, and Spring Journal.
Dr. Rozan Christian
USA
Dr. Rozan Christian is a 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). She is also certified as an Archetypal Pattern Analyst. 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.
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.
USA
Dr. Rozan Christian is a 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). She is also certified as an Archetypal Pattern Analyst. 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.
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.
Patricia Llosa
Peru / USA
Patricia Llosa, MFA, LP, is a Jungian analyst in private practice based in New York City. A native of Peru, she earned her undergraduate degree in archaeology and art history from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and did graduate work at The School of Visual Arts. For more than 20 years she worked as an administrator and educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
She did her analytic training at the Jungian Psychoanalytic Association in New York where she now teaches. A graduate of Marion Woodman’s BodySoul Rhythms® Leadership Training Program she has served on the Foundation board and as faculty has taught workshops in Japan, Mexico, Peru and Spain.
Peru / USA
Patricia Llosa, MFA, LP, is a Jungian analyst in private practice based in New York City. A native of Peru, she earned her undergraduate degree in archaeology and art history from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and did graduate work at The School of Visual Arts. For more than 20 years she worked as an administrator and educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
She did her analytic training at the Jungian Psychoanalytic Association in New York where she now teaches. A graduate of Marion Woodman’s BodySoul Rhythms® Leadership Training Program she has served on the Foundation board and as faculty has taught workshops in Japan, Mexico, Peru and Spain.
Bonnie L. Pfeiffer
USA
Bonnie is an Archetypal Dream Pattern Analyst and Senior Voice Dialogue Teacher & Facilitator. She began her studies with Dr. Michael Conforti and The Assisi Institute in 2009 and is currently a Senior Advisor/Mentor for the Beginning, Advanced & Master Archetypal Dream Patterning Training Programs.
Bonnie trained extensively with Drs. Hal & Sidra Stone, creators of Voice Dialogue, The Psychology of Selves & The Aware Ego Process, and began incorporating their work into her private practice in 2002. It was through Voice Dialogue that she was first trained in Dream Analysis, recognizing dreams as an expression of the “inner selves” constellated within an individual’s psyche, and their contribution to the patterns expressed in one’s life and relationships.
In her early career beginning in 1985, Bonnie was a Senior Teacher, Trainer & Counselor at The Autism Treatment Center of America. She worked with parents, families and individuals from all over the world, taught and supervised staff in training, and served as executive director. In 1993 she moved to the West Coast and went into private practice.
Working with clients for over 30 years now, Bonnie maintains a private practice in Ashland, Oregon, as well as offering private sessions by phone & Skype/Zoom.
USA
Bonnie is an Archetypal Dream Pattern Analyst and Senior Voice Dialogue Teacher & Facilitator. She began her studies with Dr. Michael Conforti and The Assisi Institute in 2009 and is currently a Senior Advisor/Mentor for the Beginning, Advanced & Master Archetypal Dream Patterning Training Programs.
Bonnie trained extensively with Drs. Hal & Sidra Stone, creators of Voice Dialogue, The Psychology of Selves & The Aware Ego Process, and began incorporating their work into her private practice in 2002. It was through Voice Dialogue that she was first trained in Dream Analysis, recognizing dreams as an expression of the “inner selves” constellated within an individual’s psyche, and their contribution to the patterns expressed in one’s life and relationships.
In her early career beginning in 1985, Bonnie was a Senior Teacher, Trainer & Counselor at The Autism Treatment Center of America. She worked with parents, families and individuals from all over the world, taught and supervised staff in training, and served as executive director. In 1993 she moved to the West Coast and went into private practice.
Working with clients for over 30 years now, Bonnie maintains a private practice in Ashland, Oregon, as well as offering private sessions by phone & Skype/Zoom.
Kevin P. Richard
Kevin Richard, MA 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 has been part of the Assisi Institute since 1993 and has been certified as an Archetypal Pattern Analyst. He has served as the Institute’s Director of Studies and has assisted with programmatic design. 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.
Kevin Richard, MA 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 has been part of the Assisi Institute since 1993 and has been certified as an Archetypal Pattern Analyst. He has served as the Institute’s Director of Studies and has assisted with programmatic design. 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.
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