The "gambler" archetype will be explored through history and through cases in a manner that allows us to work our way across the continuum from play to pathology. This is all done with the intention that we will become better acquainted with the gambler in ourselves and in those around us. A special nod will be given to "Lady Luck" and to her connection to the Great Mother. The powerful forces surrounding the gambler may be seen to lurk not only in casinos, the temple of Lady Luck, but also in the shadows of chances we take in our everyday lives. This lecture will be taken from her book, The Gambler: Romancing Lady Luck.

Billye B. Currie received her PhD in psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1969 and her diploma in Analytical Psychology from the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts. She has spent thirty years working with children in public schools in Hattiesburg, MS as Director of Psychological Services, Special Ed and Professional Development. She has four daughters, 4 grandchildren, and one very special dog. She lives in Brandon MS with private practice in Jackson and spends one day a week as consultant for day treatment programs in Hattiesburg Public Schools. And yes, she loves to gamble!

In his last great book, Mysterium Coniunctionis, Jung points out that it is the mystic vision that takes us out of religious decay. The mystics carry the Soul force of religion. They bear the mystery that can return creativity to religion and transform it into a spiritual quest that emanates from the ground of our being. When the Soul force is lost, religious institutions rigidify, become fear-based and leave many of us feeling wounded and alienated. Jung’s emphasis on the spiritual life as a journey toward wholeness heals these wounds, supports and guides personal spiritual development and offers a new vision for renewal to institutions. Renewing the mystic vision is more than an intellectual exercise. It engages us fully in life and through growing self-knowledge softens and strengthens us while helping us to love life and other people. This lecture will explain the importance of this Soul force, how we lost it and what happened to our religious institutions as a result of this loss. Jung’s process of becoming whole--the individuation process--becomes a spiritual necessity when we recognize its dynamic, creative emphasis on transformation, and that the spiritual quest is to become fully alive. Dr. Harris will explain how we are challenged individually to renew the Soul force in our lives, and how Jungian psychology offers us a modern path to renew this vision. Individuation and the mystic vision emphasize that mind, body, and spirit are connected by the level of consciousness we grow into and growth is the path of love and individuation.

Bud Harris, Ph.D., is a Zurich trained Jungian analyst practicing in Asheville, North Carolina. Formerly a businessman, he now has over thirty years experience as a practicing psychotherapist, psychologist and Jungian analyst. He has lectured widely and written a number of articles. His books include Sacred Selfishness: A Guide to Living a Life of Substance, The Fire and the Rose, and others. For more information, see http://www.budharris.com

Despite years of progress within the women's movement, the breadth and depth of the feminine archetype has plenty of wilderness yet to be explored.  By her very nature, she is hard to describe—emotional, relational, closer to the instinctual and natural worlds. Our more civilized approach is to tame, control and demonize these sides of ourselves. The feminine within us complies by adapting to others' expectations and abdicating her unique authority. And everybody loses.

What sets the feminine apart?  Why does she so easily give in?  What are we afraid of? What is your relationship to the feminine?  How do you respond to the feminine in others? How can we help her thrive in this world? These questions will be addressed with the help of film clips and your lively participation. Men and women alike are suffering the severe consequences of a marginalized feminine. So, men, please feel welcome; you are sorely needed in this discussion.

Virginia Apperson has been intrigued by the enormous potential within the archetypal domain for a long time. In her youth, she knew there was more available to her, but didn't have the language or the tools. Finally she stumbled upon the writings of Carl Jung and found a theoretical framework that helped her unlock the doors to a treasure trove. Virginia has co-authored a book with John Beebe entitled The Presence of the Feminine in Film.

The purpose of this seminar is to familiarize the participants with the basic concepts of Jungian Psychology. We have discovered that the best way to do this is in terms of a living model of the psyche as it was understood by Jung. The introduction is structured to allow us to do just this. In order to communicate his understanding of the human psyche Jung developed his own vocabulary and an understanding of this vocabulary is important is appropriating Jung’s psychology for our personal lives.