The Bauza Lecture, April 2022 brings a special in-person, two-hour Bauza annual program presented by the venerable Dr. Richard Sweeney, in honor of JACO Board member, Donice Wooster, who has contributed invaluable time, talent and leadership to our organization. Dr. Sweeney’s talk will draw powerful lessons from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale Dummling and the … Continue reading "The 2022 Annual Bauza Lecture Presented by Dr. Richard Sweeney"

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This is a free JACO Second Saturday Program. More Please RSVP below to receive a zoom link. Click here for a preview. Carl Jung's theory of Psychological Type posits that each of us has a preferred primary or principal mental function that focuses and filters our understanding of the world.  In this workshop, we will … Continue reading "Understanding Self and Others Through Carl Jung’s Theory of Psychological Types, Presented by Stephen Weed"

The C. G. Jung Association of Central Ohio (JACO) grew initially out of depth psychology groups begun at First Community some 40 years ago. We have asked Rev. David Hett, Dean of The Burkhart Center, to present the December “Second Saturday” program, on the topic of Carl Jung’s (and followers) perspectives on religion and spirituality. … Continue reading "Observations on Jung, Religion, and Spirituality, With Rev. David Hett"

Rev. David Hett’s December program was so outstanding that the participants importuned him to present a follow-on. His material was so rich, deeply informed by diverse scholarly resources, that he said he easily could offer us more. He truly held everyone spellbound with his knowledge, humor, and engaging personality. Because we are unable to bring … Continue reading "Observations on Jung, Religion, and Spirituality, With Rev. David Hett"

The Art & Library Committee invites members of JACO to share a one paragraph review of their favorite book, which we hope to publish in the JACO newsletter.  Email your review to jungcentralohio.org     This is the catalog should you need to refresh your memory:   JACO Library Catalog Due to covid, the library is not yet … Continue reading "What is your favorite book in JACO’s Murtha Library collection?"

Former Board member Kathy Cleveland Bull, who is exceptionally well-versed about artist Vincent Van Gogh, will discuss his life in the context of Jungian psychology. This program follows the Van Gogh Immersion and Columbus Museum of Art Van Gogh exhibits, so the timing is perfect! This is the second of a two-part program. It will … Continue reading "Van Gogh: Madness and Creativity – The Major Complexes that Governed his Life, Presented by Kathy Cleveland Bull"

C G Jung has been credited largely with the concept that men have an inner feminine and women have an inner masculine (i.e., the contrasexual self) which allows all people access to both gendered energies. The cultural limits of Jung’s life have created confusion for people working with and studying his writing for decades, and … Continue reading "Animus – Anima: A Jungian Reset? – Presented by JACO Members Mary Marx and John Schuster"

The Van Gogh two-part program (Kathy Cleveland Bull): Richly presented, stunningly researched and strikingly illuminating. Scroll down to tickets to access these remarkable videos. The anima/Animus Reset program (Mary Marx and John Schuster):  As a Second Saturday program, this recording is free to members. Just RSVP below. It is available to non-members for $10. Scroll … Continue reading "Two Sets of Videos Available: 1. Van Gogh (Myths and Symbolic Narratives that Dominated his Life and Madness and Creativity – The Major Complexes that Governed his Life) 2. Anima/Animus: A Jungian Reset?"

Donice Wooster was an angel who served JACO, First Community Church, First Congregational Church and Apple Farms. Her gifts to us all were legendary and sadly she died this past November. One of her treasures was a copy of Jung’s exquisite Red Book, which she has bequeathed as a fund-raiser. She wanted someone else to … Continue reading "Raffle Tickets for Jung’s The Red Book"

A description of the program follows, as well as a pointer to registration information. Here though is an interview with Dr. Sweeney about the program he is presenting. The Bauza lecture this year is dedicated to our long-time Jung Association member and recent board member, Donice Wooster, who passed from us in November.  In her … Continue reading "WHAT IS A LIFE WELL-LIVED? Jungian Reflections on “The Three Feathers” Tale Presented by Dr. Richard Sweeney"

https://www.jungcentralohio.org/gallery/   WELCOME   To JACO’S FIRST Virtual Art Exhibit   Soul Collage   Featuring 11 artists - all members of JACO SoulCollage has been described as “snapshots of the Soul.”  These small creations use simple materials and spontaneous technique to express dream-like images.  Colorful and archetypal, the collage image often conveys to the artist … Continue reading "Soul Collage Virtual Art Exhibit Featuring 11 JACO Members"

Scroll down to RSVP to receive the link to this program. This zoom presentation describes the traditional life review in midlife or beyond as the ego's life review and adds the dimension of Shadow -- how to connect what was expressed with what was repressed. In this way, the unlived life moves into awareness, and … Continue reading "Gifts of a Life Review of Your Lived and Unlived Life – Presented by Dr. Connie Zweig"

Here is a brief preview video with Maggi. https://vimeo.com/717584063/9420d0ae2c Opportunities for engagement in art making activities will be included for this workshop.  No art “talent” is necessary.  Suggested minimum donation of $5 for material costs. Donate here. Scroll below to RSVP, please, so that Maggi has an idea of supplies they will need. JACO Board member … Continue reading "In-Person, Experiential Workshop on Active Imagination, Presented by Maggi Colwell – View Also a Video Preview"

Because this will be an in-person event and we need to reserve space, it would be immensely helpful if you would RSP below, please. Thank you! For important decisions, sorting priorities, puzzling dreams, learn an easy, wise way to consult the I Ching and move toward Tao - the union, dissolution, and reintegration of opposites. A … Continue reading "The I Ching as Conversational Partner, with JACO Member Jeanne Marlowe"

Virtually amazing! Jim Slouffman has been an artist and educator for more than 50 years. He received his BFA from Wright State University in 1972 and his MFA from the University of Cincinnati in 1976. He is a member of The Greater Cincinnati Friends of Jung where he has presented on a variety of subjects. … Continue reading "Moving Toward the Transcendent – Artist Jim Slouffman – Virtual Exhibit"

This will be a two-part workshop. Scroll below to register for Part 1, please. Tarot is a wisdom teaching expressed through 78 cards known as the Major and Minor Arcana, or Mysteries.  While Jung did not write about Tarot, the “Fool”s Journey” through the Tarot leads us through the path of individuation.  It is a … Continue reading "ARCHETYPES AND TAROT Workshop 1 of 2, With Judy Anne Morse and Belinda Gore"

Dr. Marlan has published numerous articles on Jungian psychology and is the editor of four books, including Archetypal Psychologies: Reflections in Honor of James Hillman. He was a Fay lecturer at Texas A&M and the author of The Black Sun: The Alchemy and Art of Darkness. For more information on Dr. Marlan, please visit this … Continue reading "Book Study Group – Session 1 of 2 – In Preparation for the fall (October) Bollingen Lecture and Workshop, Featuring the Works of Presenter Stan Marlan"

Jim will discuss Jungian psychology through the lens of his experience as an artist. Several years ago Jung Currents featured musings on the Cosmic Egg/the World egg, at which time Jim was inspired to write the following lyrical words that are a great introduction to his soaring spirit: “Oh cosmic egg progenitor of all, your … Continue reading "Second Saturday With Artist Jim Slouffman: Jungian Psychology Through an Artist’s Lens"

This is the second part of a two-part workshop. Scroll below to register for Part 2, please. Tarot is a wisdom teaching expressed through 78 cards known as the Major and Minor Arcana, or Mysteries.  While Jung did not write about Tarot, the “Fool”s Journey” through the Tarot leads us through the path of individuation.  … Continue reading "ARCHETYPES AND TAROT Workshop 2 of 2, With Judy Anne Morse and Belinda Gore"