We want to remember our friend and advisory board member who recently passed. She provided so many engaging lectures, workshops and ideas to our society. She was a native of Germany and came to the United States in the 1960s. Jutta von Buchholtz an L.P.C., received her Ph.D. in Medieval Literature from Vanderbilt, TN; and her Diploma as a Jungian Analyst from the C.G. Jung Institute, Zürich. She was a senior analyst for the IRSJA Memphis/Atlanta and New Orleans seminars. She was especially passionate about myths and fairy tales and how they affected our psyches. We encourage you to leave your memories of her, condolences and thoughts in the comments below. Jutta will be greatly missed by all of us at the Atlanta Jung Society.
Jutta von Buchholtz was a beloved member of our local Atlanta Jung Society as well as being a very generous analyst presenter. She was an evocative speaker and her presentations often featured archetypal themes such as Father, or Art and the Creative Process. Her last presentation with us was on July 18, 2020 – her first lecture via zoom during the initial year of the Covid pandemic. It was an interactive presentation of “Animals in Dreams”. And an especially powerful part of the evening was Jutta’s reading of a Grimm’s Fairy Tale. What a delightful and inspiring evening! What wonderful memories.
Jutta was scheduled to return to present to us in June the following year, but we were disappointed and concerned by her having to cancel for health reasons. We eventually received the sad news that Jutta had “retired” from public presenting. And then this week arrived the even sadder news of her death.
We , The Atlanta Jung Society, are unable to repay Jutta for the generous sharing of herself with us through many years. And so we must “Pay Forward”, the wisdom and the many kindnesses we have received. Please join me in envisioning Jutta in the company of the Ancestors, shining among myriads of stars in the heavens – while we continue our journeying as individuals and as community.
And may Jutta’s presence continue to fill the hearts of those many who loved her, bringing much comfort and inspiration.
I am at a loss for words to express how much I will miss Jutta as a colleague and friend. I first met her back in the 1970’s at a Friends of Jung South meeting in Birmingham, long before either one of us thought of entering Jungian training. While in analysis with Nancy Qualls in the 1980’s, I often stayed with Jutta and enjoyed her company and her generous hospitality. Later, in Zurich, our paths overlapped and we shared many special times together. Then, back in the US, we became colleagues in the Inter-Regional Society and the Memphis/Atlanta Jungian seminar. I will remember her for her appreciation of literature and music, her beautiful hospitality, her love of animals (especially horses and her “doggy” companions), her wisdom and insights into myths and fairy tales. Having grown up in Germany during World War II and then moving to the US in her 20’s, Jutta often felt divided between two cultures and attempted to bridge the gap. I am so glad that she was able to travel to Zurich last summer before she became ill. “I got to speak my mother-tongue every day!” she said. Peace be with you, dear friend.
Jutta generously spoke to the Atlanta Jung society every year. There was nothing like hearing her tell a fairy tale with her German accent. She loved art, her home was full of it, along with shelves full of books and symbols. She was instrumental in helping us put on the art exhibit showing Jung’s Patients Artworks at the Oglethorpe museum. She loved to garden, to entertain and to cook. She also loved a good dry martini! Her beloved Dog often accompanied her when she came to Atlanta, and my dog was always thrilled to see her. She was always dressed fashionably, generous in her philanthropy and a wonderful gift giver. I feel blessed to have known her, and will miss her terribly.
Jutta was a one of a kind person that left an impression on everyone she interacted with. She loved her work and continued to learn about the subjects she was passionate about into her final days. I consider myself lucky to have gotten to know her. She was an engaging storyteller and I hope that those that know her will now carry on telling her story.