This course will be held bi-weekly on Thursdays on May 7 and 21, and June 4 and 18, 2026, 7:30PM-9:30PM

This Program WILL BE RECORDED.

The Māori trickster-hero Māui discovered the secret of fire, created a new world, mastered time, and even confronted his own mortality. Through the shape of these world-creating acts of daring, we can come to know more about our own capacities for creativity, risk, and the creation of consciousness.

Fundamentally, creativity is more than just artistry; it is an attitude that is willing and able to experience things as new, as if for the first time. Through this attitude can come a unique, spontaneous response, particularly suited to the present moment and no other.

Myth, dream, and art all share a common origin in the human psyche, as expressions of real and fundamental psychological experiences. Stories encode fundamental human wisdom, in symbolic form; in other words, they talk about what life is and how life works. In this course, we will explore how we can connect with the symbolism of these very important tales, making them understandable, relatable, and relevant.

Suggested reading: The Interpretation of Fairytales, by Marie-Louise von Franz

Please find Joel Crichton's blog at this link below:

Marty Supreme, A Jungian Review by Joel Crichton

Prices:

Non-Member:  $135.00/ticket

Individual Member:  $100.00/ticket

Senior 65+/Student Members:  $80.00/ticket

Joel Crichton is a Jungian analyst, living and practicing in Victoria, Canada, who trained at the C.G. Jung Institute in Zürich, Switzerland.  He is a also a composer, musician, and classically trained actor with a deep appreciation for the creative process and its necessities. He is the author of Jungian Shakespeare: Coming Down to Earth in King John, Twelfth Night, and Cymbeline (Routledge 2025).

DETAILS OF THE PROGRAM

Registration closes at 12:00pm EST the day before the program begins. 

RECORDINGS:  The recording will be sent out 24-48 hours after the session has concluded. You will have 14 days to watch the recording.  

ZOOM LINKS: Zoom links can be found in your registration confirmation email. They will also be shared about 24 hours before the program start time. Registration closes before Zoom links are shared. If you do not receive your link 24 hours in advance, please reach out asap directly to support@jung.org

CANCELLATION: You may cancel your registration up to 1 week prior to the program.

By agreeing to enroll in an online program offered by the Jung Society of Washington, you are also agreeing to comply with our terms. This means that you cannot record (through internal or external devices) the audio, visuals (photos), or  any videos of the program. The intellectual property belongs to the presenter, and we ask you not to violate this policy. Also, we highly value the anonymity of the content of the program, of the presenters, and of individuals present in the program, and hope that everyone can contribute to a respectful and trust-building online environment. Thank you!