Fields
of Healing:
Wisdom and the New Sciences July
10 - 17, 2007 Assisi,
Italy
The words alone evoke a timeless sense of peace, and the confluence
of matter and spirit. Indeed, there is perhaps no greater place
to study wisdom archetypes, or experience something transcendent.
Virtually anyone who has spent time in Assisi will attest to the
intimation of healing that surrounds this ancient city.
Healing
refers to a connection to the Self, and to the soul. Eternal wisdom
traditions provide us the means for such connections. They tell
about a world much richer than we experience through modern consciousness.
Every mystic, sage, and healer informs and explains, then even scolds
us when we ignore this other domain. Jung's investigations into
the workings of the Self and the Objective Psyche provided a contemporary
bridge between these ancient traditions and their ongoing existence
and influence in our unconscious. It is through our dreams, fantasies,
complexes, and relationships that we not only learn about the reality
of the psyche, but discover ways to understand the language of these
wisdom traditions.
Technological advances had for many years eclipsed science, which
originally represented humanity's hunger to comprehend the mysteries
of the world and the domain of matter. Now, with insights gained
through modern discoveries, the new sciences have fortunately offered
a means to reconnect science with spirit and soul. This is especially
clear in the influence of the new sciences on complementary medicine,
where we learn a deeper appreciation and understanding of mind-body
healing.
We
will discuss what constitutes healing from an archetypal perspective,
in a series of interdisciplinary talks by a truly diverse faculty.
They represent practitioners and pioneers from the fields of Jungian
analysis, the new sciences, and Music Thanatology. Our speakers
are Michael Conforti, Jungian analyst and pioneer in the field of
matter-psyche studies, as well as Mario Jacoby, a lecturer and Jungian
analyst from the International Seminar for Analytical Psychology
in Zurich. We will also be joined by Beverly Rubik, biophysicist
and researcher on traditional and complementary healing, who studies
the role of subtle body fields, and has observed indigenous healing
practices around the world. Completing this dynamic roster is Therese
Schroeder-Sheker, an Emmy award-wining musician and founder of the
field of Music Thanatology, serving the physical and spiritual needs
of the dying and their loved ones.
Michael
Conforti, Ph.D. will be leading an optional case seminar on Thursday
and Friday afternoons from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. In this colloquium,
Dr. Conforti will present clinical and theoretical illustrations
of archetypal pattern analysis, and will examine the workings of
complexes and archetypes. This small seminar is a unique opportunity
to explore ways of applying Jung's symbolic approach to psyche in
psychotherapy and organizational consultation. This program is open
to anyone attending the full conference.
We
hope you can join us for this wonderful event, in one of the world's
most spectacular cities.
Conference
Faculty
Michael
Conforti, Ph.D.
Jungian analyst, author, consultant Archetypal Fields, Constellations, and Healing
Ervin
Laszlo, Ph.D.
Leading systems theorist, author, scientist, philosopher
Mario
Jacoby, Ph.D.
Jungian analyst, author
Some Reflections on the Healer Archetype
Beverly
Rubik, Ph.D.
Biophysicist, researcher
Healing and Mystical States: Evidence and Anecdotes
Therese
Schroeder-Sheker
Composer, clinician, educator
Music and the Soul: Living and Dying in Healing Fields
Conference
Details
Conference
Fee: $2295.
Conference
fee includes:
- Tuition
- Round-trip ground transportation Rome to Assisi
- 7 nights accommodations (based on double occupancy)
- Breakfast daily; 3 lunches with local wines
- Opening and closing dinners
- Administrative fees
- Pre-conference reading packet
Taxes
and gratuities: $95
Single room supplemental fee: $400.
Optional Case Colloquium: $125. per day
Registration
A $500 deposit is required at time of registration. Cancellations
received prior to May 1 receive a refund less $250 per person.
Before June 1, 50% will be refunded. No refunds after this date.
Travel
Arrangements
Tuition includes transportation from and to the airport in Rome.
Please work with The Travel Loft at 888.843.5638 to ensure that
your flight coincides with these arrangmenets.
For
more information or to register, please contact the Assisi Institute
at 802.254.6220.
Continuing
Education Credits
This
conference is co-sponsored by the National Association for the Advancement
of Psychoanalysis and the Assisi Institute. NAAP is approved by
the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education
for psychologists. The conference will carry 20 Continuing Education
Units. The optional case colloquium will carry 5 Continuing Education
Units. NAAP maintains responsibility for the program. Full attendance
is required at each presentation to receive credit. Fee is $10 per
day for the main conference, and $10 per day for the case colloquium.
Please
note:
A limited number of partial scholarships are available for students
and senior citizens. Also, if you are unable to attend the entire
program, please contact the office at the Assisi Institute, as a
limited number of seats are available for single-day registrations.
In the event of illness or emergency, all rights are reserved to
make faculty substitutions.
