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  Virginia DiMedio March 18, 2011 at 9:29am

  I also looked into getting my PhD in Psychology and focusing on Jungian Analysis.  I live near Philadelphia and there is a Jungian Society here.  I also looked online and found where I could get a degree in Transpersonal Psychology.  I'll be honest.  I don't know the difference between Transpersonal and Depth but hope, if there is, to find out. I know next to nothing about Alchemy and the Black Swan.  I guess that's another road to travel.  Thank you so much for taking the time to write.  I do appreciate it. I look forward to further insight and information.  I do admire your courage in pursuing your doctorate.
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  Virginia DiMedio March 18, 2011 at 7:41am

  I have to say that what I've found most interesting is that it's been like a journey that started with an interest in Kabballah.  Along the way, each reading brought me to another place and another interest. Jung's writings seemed to bring it all together and give the information more credibility for me. Lately, I've been drawn to readings about Quantum Physics and Consciousness.  I find that I want to learn more and have become more and more curious.  It was interesting to read the article on the Black Swan because as I watched the film, it made me think about the acquisition of integration and accepting the negative aspects of ourselves. I thought at the time that I wanted to discuss this but, to be honest, no one I know is interested in those type of discussions.  I'm happy to be here. I have much to learn.
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  Virginia DiMedio March 18, 2011 at 7:09am

  Thank you Ed for the welcome. I liked Living Gnosis-Tau Malachi, Modern Woman in Search of Soul-Singer, The Gnostic Jung-Stephen Hoeller. The Gnostic Gospels-Pagels.

  I will definitely read your suggestions. 

   

  Be well

  Virginia
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  Dr. Lee-Anne Gray March 17, 2011 at 9:16pm

  BTW, I also LOVE Brene Brown!!!  I am going to Santa Fe in May to hear her and Dan Siegel speak.
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  Dr. Lee-Anne Gray March 17, 2011 at 9:15pm

  Hi Ed,

  
  Thanks for welcoming me.  I have a PsyD in clinical psychology and am a national speaker and expert witness in assessment and gifted.  I stumbled here accidentally *on purpose* ;).  I've been following Dan Siegel's work and became very CURIOUS when I learned he would be at Stan Grof's retreat in late September, early October.  I am just learning about altered states of consciousness and invite your direction.  I am reading Swami Muktananda's Play of Consciousness and Pema Chodron as introductions to mindfulness and meditation.  Looking forward to hearing from you, Lee-Anne

  PS: I'm also trained in EMDR.
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  Phyllis LaPlante March 16, 2011 at 5:21am

  Thanks for welcoming me and for your comments on fiction as a portal to the depths.

   

  All the best, Phyllis LaPlante
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  Jean Raffa March 16, 2011 at 5:19am

  Hi Ed.  Thanks for the warm welcome and kind comment about my web site.  I'm thrilled to meet other like-minded people here.  Jeanie
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  Barbara Haislet March 14, 2011 at 8:56am

  Thanks Ed.  I'm sure I will. My degree (BA) was in English Lit and Philosophy.  However I've held an interest in psychology since college and served 4 yrs as Pres. of the Minnesota Jung Assn., 4 yrs as Vice Pres, same for secretary, etc etc.  In other words, For 15 or 20 years I was very involved with that organization and am still a member, although rather inactive at present.
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  Claudette Largess March 12, 2011 at 12:47am

   Hello Ed!

     I would love to hear more about the ways in which you bring Jungian concepts into marriage and family work as well. Right now I’m finishing my last semester at Naropa’s Transpersonal Counseling Psychology program and my internship ends this month as well. I say this only to illustrate that my experience in counseling has really just begun. My internship utilizes evidence-based practices and most therapeutic models they endorse are cognitive in nature. I’m working in-homes with families in crisis for short term interventions as well. I have been relying heavily on my mindfulness training as a way to work with both my agency’s agenda while still honoring my clients’ diverse needs-which also allows me to stay present in a more grounded way. Sometimes I believe that my transpersonal psychology education has really helped my awareness of not only the complexity of my clients but my own self as well. In this sense, I do not always feel I am integrating transpersonal psychology but embodying it in some ways. My internship has provided me with a wealth of experiences; however I do not have as many opportunities to work directly or with the transpersonal with families in crisis. Thank you for such a great question as I am sure I will always be mulling through this one!!!    

  Claudette
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  Taji Donahoo March 11, 2011 at 2:13pm

  Hello Ed, 

  Well I stumbled upon this DPA while at school- I'm in the clinical PhD program. I'm glad to have found the alliance.

   

  Taji