Movie Viewing and Discussion: Winter's Bone
Friday January 21, 7-10 pm
Facilitated by Dan Ross, RN
$15 pre or drop in
Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress, Winter's Bone is the story of a 17 year old girl who must venture deep into the underground world within a back woods rural Ozark town in search of her father. If she does not find him she will lose her home and land and put herself and her young siblings in peril. Ree (played by Jennifer Lawrence), with the help of her uncle journeys into a world of silence, lies and deceit risking her own life in search of the truth about her father but also in search of the archetypal father. This movie is a modern day fairy tale, albeit a dark one, and offers a glimpse into the archetypal realm that affects us all and brings us through to a poignant redemption by the story's conclusion.
Explorations Into Fairytales II
Saturday January 22, 1-4 pm
Laura McGrew, MA, LCPC
$40 by 1/15, $50 after, CEUs: 3
Fairy tales expose the archetypal realm, insisting that we allow our individual stories to become universal. In this workshop we will continue to work with fairy tales as if they are the 'collective dreams' Jung defined them to be. In their 'once upon a time' reality, we will see how the personal and the impersonal worlds weave in and out of each other uniting the past and present. Marie Louis Von Franz said that fairy tales are 'true and untrue'- 'neither and both' and 'must never be resolved intellectually.' As we work through several tales, we shall learn if these ideals hold relevancy for us today. This workshop will be seminar-style where we will all actively participate, hopefully have fun, and gain some insight along the way. Copies of the tales to be used will be available at the Center at no cost. The fairytales discussed will be: Hansel and Gretel, Little Briar Rose, and The Frog King. Participation in Fairytales I not necessary to attend.
Soultending: An Exploratory Series for Women
Biweekly: 8 Wednesdays: 1/26, 2/9 2/23, 3/9, 3/23, 4/6 ,4/20, 5/4
9:30-12:30 pm
Keren Vishny, MD, MA
$250, CEUs: 24
This series is meant for women wishing to take time out to nurture body and soul. Based in the BodySoul approach developed by Marion Woodman, Mary Hamilton and Ann Skinner, the roots of this work grow out of a deep respect for dreams, embodied wisdom, and C. G. Jung's understanding of the psyche. In an atmosphere of curiosity and respect, participants will utilize body-based meditation, imagery, journaling and simple art forms as vehicles to connect to inner experience and to each other. Participants will also consider ways of bringing this 'inner work' into meaningful relationship with the outer world, clarifying values and finding expression for embodied wisdom. Myth, fairytale and poetry will serve as a backdrop for these explorations. We understand that it may not be possible for participants to attend every session. However, we ask that each woman make a good faith commitment to attending most sessions. New participants may not join after the second session. Women of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. Held at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093.
Meditation, Plain and Simple
4 Wednesday February 9 and 23, March 3 and 9 7-8:30 pm
Sue Sommers
$65 by 1/26, $80 after, CEUs: 6
If you've never meditated before and have always wanted to learn, this may be the class for you. In six consecutive Monday evenings, we will explore both a traditional concentrative practice and one which focuses on your life as it is. The benefits of meditation include: reducing stress, increased awareness, and increased presence in everyday experiences. Various practices will be explored and incorporated. We will dip in and out of meditation and then share. Beginning yoga postures will be included.
Lighting the Dark:
Creating Talismans Through Storytelling and Art
Saturday February 26, 1-4 pm
Joanne Ramseyer, LCPC, ATR-BC
$45 by 2/18 $55 after, CEUs: 3
Traditional folk, fairy tales, myths and poems are rich in symbolic content, embody timeless wisdom, and foster faith in the power of transformation and healing. Many stories involve the use of talismans to carry the bearer through terrible ordeals and suffering. Using a rendition of the Russian folktale, "Baba Yaga and Vasalisa the Brave," this experiential workshop will explore the psychological dimensions of the story through discussion, expressive art making and story writing activities. Workshop participants will create their own talisman, doll, shrine or other symbolic image to accompany them through their personal journeys of "entering the dark forest and finding a fire to light the way back." This workshop will benefit those who wish to cope with the darkness of the winter months through the pleasure of creative work in community, or clinicians who wish to learn expressive arts methods for working with stories in clinical practice. Art/writing experience is not necessary but please dress for mess! Fee includes all materials but please bring any special charms, totems or embellishments you'd like to incorporate into your art piece. Held at Blue Lotus Art Studio, 912 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60202.
Viewing and Discussion: The Kids Are All Right
Friday March 4, 7-10 pm
Facilitated by Pat Cochran, PsyD
$15 pre or drop in
Winner of the Golden Globe for Best Picture and Best Actress, this funny, moving, and deftly acted film, treats us to a story that portrays the development of all the characters, not just one protagonist. The plot revolves around a lesbian couple, played by Julianne Moore and Annette Bening, and their two children conceived from one donor, played by Mark Ruffalo. The teenaged children decide they want to meet their birth father, and his resulting introduction into the family calls attention to the underlying strains and difficulties that had been previously ignored. As often happens, the children become a catalyst for their parents' development. Join us to watch this truly engaging and enjoyable film, followed by a discussion about the factors that drive development, the impact of secrets, and the connection to the shadow, among other Jungian-oriented themes.
