Before you go further, please be sure you are applying for membership with YOUR REAL NAME, FIRST AND LAST, or if you are signing up as an organization, publisher, or project, list the organization name here; then list the name of the contact person in the next question.
New York City
What are your main areas of interest?
Jungian Psychology, Archetypal Psychology, Mythology, Somatic Psychology, Transpersonal Psych
If you are signing up as an Individual Member, do you have a degree in Depth Psychology?
Other type of Psychology
If so, from what institution?
MA from Sofia University [formerly known as the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology], with a specialization in Creativity and Innovation
Are you a licensed or clinical therapist?
No.
Please share a little about yourself by way of introduction. What draws you to Depth Psychology and what are you looking for from this community?
Well, I've come to realize a project I'd like to have accomplished, integrating a variety of disciplines. There is no separation; as so I've come here seeking collaborators.
Do you belong to any other online Psychology-related communities or orgs? If so, which?
No.
What is your WEB SITE (IF you would like to promote it)?
https://lineageofsecrets.weebly.com/
If you have a Twitter, Facebook, Blog, or LinkedIn account and would like to have people "follow" you, list it here
https://www.facebook.com/AlayaADannu
https://www.twitter.com/alayadopience
http://www.linkedin.com/in/alayadannu
Comments
Hi Alaya. Apologies AND a slightly belated welcome to the online depth psychology community. It's great to have you here. I'm so glad you've jumped in with both feet.
As you may know, we currently have nearly 1500 members here from all over the world. I hope as you explore the community a bit you find a dynamic group of like-minded people who are all deeply drawn by the field of depth psychology. While there are many Jungian analysts and clinical psychologists here, our members come from many walks of life--artists, writers, doctors, healing professionals, counselors, students, business people, etc--so there is much cross-disciplinary knowledge and experience here to be shared.
Also you may want to consider participating in the online book club if you haven't already: In August we're featuring Deep Blues: Human Soundscapes for the Archetypal Journey about Blue... with Dr. Mark Winborn. Since the Book Club is all done via writing in an open forum, you can participate at your own level and schedule.
In case you need detailed help getting started and navigating the site, you can use the following link---- http://www.depthpsychologyalliance.com/page/navigating-the-site----and please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions at all! I look forward to seeing you around the community. ~Bonnie Bright, Founder
Hi Alaya, LOL, I forgot to say, spiritual rebirth, the spiritual quest, transcendence, comparative religion, integral psychology and decoding esoteric religious symbols, is my passion/bliss. If I can help you with your project in any way, let me know...A couple times, when my musician friends are writing a song, they'll ask me for advise on universal symbols and archetypes.
Scott
Hi again Alaya, I think you'll be surprised at how many people on DPA actually do know how you feel. I had a spiritual experience on January 6th, 2000 that saved/changed my life. Half the people I knew and loved, thought I had a mental breakdown, the other half thought I'd been blessed by the holy spirit. I called this, "the am I enlightened or crazy, parodox." It took me twelve years of research (seeking), to answer that question to my satisfaction. I'm familiar with the work of Jung, Campbell and Eliade, but am especially fond of Joseph Campbell.
Best wishes,
Scott
Hi Alaya, that sounds pretty ambitious! Are you trying to integrate those disciplines and schools of thought into your own consciousness, and have unanswered questions? Or have you already done that, and are trying to express it in a work of art, like a movie or play? I'm curious about the basic theme of your dream work? It sounds like a major epiphany! Can you be a little more specific about it?
Scott
Hi Alaya, welcome. I was wondering about your project; what disciplines exactly, are you trying to integrate?