| From the Executive Director
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 The dog days of summer are upon us, and we here at the Jung Center have changed our pace as a result. As the weather demands that we slow down and the bright light of the summer sun requires us to focus our attention in a particular way, this might be a nice moment to reflect on what lies behind us and what lies ahead. As many of you may know, not very long ago the Center was considering closing its doors, but the staff and Board of Trustees heard the wishes of the community and soldiered on, though with a greatly scaled down focus and mission. Part of that redirection included moving to our current space, a storefront on Dempster Street in Evanston. It has been here, in this modest space, that a rejuvenation has occurred. Our warm library space holds events from casual movie nights, to dream groups, to discussions and lectures on a huge array of topics connected to Jung, to Board and committee meetings. From this container connections have been forged, ideas have been reflected upon, healing has occurred. To be able to be a witness to such happenings, or on occasion, to support or direct such energies, is truly an honor for me. As you look at what we have in store for the fall-all presented by volunteers-you can see the vitality our community holds.
Dr. Pat Cochran
Executive Director
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Upcoming Events
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Viewing and Discussion: Lars and the Real Girl
Friday August 1, 7-10 pm
Facilitated by Pat Cochran, Psy.D.
$15 pre or drop-in
The plot summary for this film sounds strange indeed: an awkward, isolated young man orders a sex doll from the Internet, and believing she is real, introduces her to his family, co-workers and neighbors, and falls in love with her. Despite the bizarre nature of the story, we find that this sweet, compassionate tale provides a way into a fresh understanding of the issues of "fantasy" vs. "reality," mental "health" vs. "illness," and the meaning of relationship. Most importantly, we are offered a view into the process of transformation.
To register please click here or call 847-475-4848 ext. 221
August Book Club: "Goddesses in Everywoman:
Powerful Archetypes in Women's Lives"
by Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D.
Tuesday August 5, 7-9 pm
Discussion led by Linda Goranson, Ph.D. LCPC
$15 pre or drop-in
July 1 (Chapters 1-8)
August 5 (Chapters 9-14)
For the months of July and August, our book club discussion will focus on Jungian analyst Jean Shiroda Bolen's Goddesses in Everywoman. Recognizing how these powerful Goddess archetypes take precedence (often chaotically) in our lives can not only help us understand the dynamics of our private myths, but also align us, positively, with the strength and wisdom of these commanding, mythic presences.
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| Fall Programs
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We have an outstanding line up of classes that will be offered this fall. Here is a list with dates (if available); our September newsletter will have more information about these and other programs.
Classes and Workshops:
"Masculine and Feminine as Metaphor: Exploring the Opposites Within"
Presented by Keren Vishny on Saturday October 18, from 10-4 pm
"Finding the Flow in Troubled Waters:
A Process Work Approach to Working with Relationship"
Presented by Rami Henrich on Saturday, October 11, from 10-4 pm
"The Nature of the Soul"
Presented by Weyler Greene, Monday nights for 8 weeks (dates TBA)
September Book Club: "The Drama of the Gifted Child" by Alice Miller
Discussion led by Linda Goranson, September 2 from 7-9 pm
Movie Viewing and Discussion:
"Young at Heart"
Discussion led by Jackie Mattfeld, Friday October 3, 7-10 pm
"The Visitor"
Discussion led by Pat Cochran, Friday, November 7, 7-10 pm
To register please click here or call 847-475-4848 ext. 221
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Jung Corner
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 We were so delighted with the response we received from you all about our celebration of Jung's birthday with quotes and reflections, that we've decided to include more of these, as space permits.
"The right way to wholeness is made up of fateful detours and wrong turnings." C. G. Jung
This may be a quote with which you are already familiar; I have seen it on plaques and even in needlepoint. One thing that is striking about this quote is Jung's emphasis on "right" and "wrong." So much of our culture emphasizes the idea that success is a result of not making mistakes, yet Jung turns that notion on its head. The process of individuation, or the "way to wholeness," is a central focus of Jung's theory and a simple definition might be the means by which we become our undivided, essential selves. That the "right" way to becoming who we are meant to be, by way of "wrong turnings" harkens to the positive nature of what we would rather reject, and also the aspect of surrender or submission to powers greater than our ego. This ties into the "fateful detours" that Jung speaks of-those times when the ego cannot have its own way. So this process of individuation is not in the hands of the ego, thank goodness, it is directed and cajoled by a much more intelligent and powerful part of the psyche-what Jung calls the Self.
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