All Programs

The Way of the Dream: A Video Series Discussion Group
2nd Saturday of the Month | 10 am to 12 pm
Free for Members and Non-Members | Zoom Link Here
Facilitated by Susan Farwell & John Philson

The Way of the Dream is based on an extraordinary series of films made by Fraser Boa, who collected first-person accounts of dreams in street interviews with ordinary men and women in various parts of the world. He then asked the eminent psychoanalyst Marie-Louise von Franz to interpret these dreams on film, just as she would in a private analytical session. The resulting test is a primer explaining and demonstrating the art and science of dream analysis for the general public. The material covered includes dreams of men, dreams of women, what dreams tell us about ourselves and our relationships, the historical significance of dreams, and dreams about death and dying. Dr. von Franz concludes that one of the healthiest things people can do is to pay attention to their dreams: “Dreams show us how to find meaning in our lives, how to fulfill our own destiny, how to realize the greater potential of life within us.”

Each of the 8 sessions will begin with a showing of – on average, 1 1/4 hours of video, followed by discussion. There is a companion book of the same name – recommended but not required – from which passages may be read for addressing questions or issues with the video content.

Death Café
Facilitated by Martha Spruce
Fridays, March 31st and June 16th | Starts at 7pm
Free to Members and Non-Members
Held Via Zoom | Zoom Link Here

“Death is psychologically as important as birth, and like it, is an integral part of life.” ~ C.G. Jung

Let’s gather together to talk about death. Not to grieve, not to seek therapeutic support, but simply to have a group-directed discussion with the broad intention to increase our awareness of death. Perhaps that greater awareness might help us to deeply appreciate our lives right now, right here. Death Cafes around the world give us all, young and old, an opportunity to talk about death without any agenda, advice, objective, or conclusion. We agree to respect each other’s viewpoints and confidentiality. Donations to the Jung Center are welcomed. You can find the Zoom link in the description above. The two discussion dates do not imply a progression of any theme and so you may attend one (or both) session(s). Covid has brought death very close to many of us. A Death Café may help us to become open to more acceptance and curiosity. Let’s refrain from trying to outsource death. It belongs to each of us, intimately.

Martha Spruce, the founder of Hearts & Hands Reiki, has been practicing and teaching Reiki in the mid-coast area for over 25 years. During that time, she has also cared for terminally ill people as a certified hospice volunteer and homecare provider. She has also volunteered as a certified pastoral chaplain at Mid Coast Hospital. Being with people who are dying has helped her to learn what death might give as well as what it takes.

Fairy Tale Reading Group
Facilitated by Debb Freedman
Last Sunday of the Month | 2 to 4 pm
Free for Members and Non-Members
Held Via Zoom | Zoom Link Here

In the ‘Mirror Mirror on the Wall’ Fairy Tale Reading Group, we explore fairy tales from around the world to see what we can learn about how these timeless tales illuminate psychic processes. Hearing and reading the stories can be entertaining and soothing, and interpreting them can unearth kernels of universal truth. Participants are encouraged to bring their love of stories. Click here to read May’s tale, The Fisherman and his Wife.

Deborah Eve Freedman has been creating fairy tales for others for over twenty-five years. This ancient language of home as place on the outside and heart on the inside arrived as a surprise. She has presented her process during two global conferences at Oxford University and continues to be awed by its relevance.