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Mythic Storytelling Education & Continuing Seminars
The Center For Story & Symbol has been dedicated to exploring the intersection of mythology, psychology, and personal growth since its founding. Our mission is to provide advanced educational opportunities for mental health professionals and individuals interested in archetypal perspectives. Led by psychologist Dr. Jonathan Young, a former collaborator of mythologist Joseph Campbell and founding curator of the Joseph Campbell Archives, we offer seminars and workshops that meet continuing education requirements for psychologists, therapists, educators, and other professionals.Our programs examine the therapeutic applications of folklore, fairy tales, and modern media through a depth psychology lens. With both live and home study formats, we emphasize accessible learning while maintaining rigorous academic standards. Our team includes specialists like Anne Bach, who brings expertise in expressive writing therapy to our offerings. Through lectures, consultations, and organizational trainings, we continue to expand understanding of how mythic narratives shape human experience.
Services
Continuing Education Seminars
Mythic Story Analysis
Online Workshops
Organizational Trainings
Home Study Courses
Highlights and features
- Founded by Joseph Campbell's former collaborator with decades of mythic psychology expertise
- Offers CE credits meeting requirements for multiple mental health professions
- Combines depth psychology with modern media analysis in therapeutic applications
- Provides flexible learning formats including live Zoom seminars and home study courses
- Led by specialists in narrative therapy and expressive writing techniques
Services
Continuing Education Seminars
Live and recorded seminars exploring mythic narratives in psychological practice. Programs meet state licensing requirements for mental health professionals. Topics include ethical storytelling applications, film analysis, and folklore therapy techniques.
Mythic Story Analysis
Clinical applications of archetypal storytelling patterns in personal growth. Examines folklore and film metaphors for life transitions through depth psychology frameworks developed from Joseph Campbell's work.
Home Study Courses
Structured online programs with curated materials on mythic storytelling applications. Includes film analysis guides, folklore therapy exercises, and ethical practice frameworks for independent study.
Organizational Trainings
Customized workshops for counseling centers and institutions. Focuses on narrative therapy techniques, cultural diversity applications, and ethical storytelling practices tailored to organizational needs.
Consulting Services
Expert consultation on treatment approaches, creative projects, and personal mythology applications. Available for individual practitioners and organizational development teams seeking narrative psychology insights.
People
Jonathan Young, PhD
Founder & Psychologist
Psychologist and former Joseph Campbell collaborator with 30+ years in mythic narrative therapy. Founding curator of the Joseph Campbell Archives and former Pacifica Graduate Institute professor.
Anne Bach, M.S., MFT
Specialist in Expressive Writing
Licensed therapist specializing in creative writing applications for mental health treatment. Presents at national conferences on narrative therapy and performs memoir drama pieces in professional theater settings.
Questions
What types of continuing education courses do you offer?
We provide seminars on mythic storytelling applications in psychology, including film analysis, folklore therapy, and ethical practice. Courses meet CE requirements for multiple mental health professions.
Are your courses available online?
Yes, all current seminars are offered via Zoom with recorded sessions available for registered participants unable to attend live.
Who leads your training programs?
Psychologist Dr. Jonathan Young, former Joseph Campbell collaborator, and specialist Anne Bach, MFT, lead our seminars and organizational trainings.
Do you offer home study options?
Yes, our 'Wisdom of Mythic Stories' home study course includes clinical applications of folklore with storytelling analysis materials.
What mental health professionals benefit most from your programs?
Our courses are designed for psychologists, marriage & family therapists, social workers, nurses, and educators seeking narrative therapy approaches.
Can non-therapists attend your seminars?
Absolutely. While developed for mental health professionals, our programs welcome anyone interested in mythic storytelling's psychological dimensions.
