A collective problem, if not recognized as such, always appears as a personal problem, and in individual cases may give the impression that something is out of order in the realm of the personal psyche. The personal sphere is indeed disturbed, but such disturbances need not be primary; they may well be secondary, the consequence of an insupportable change in the social atmosphere. The cause of disturbance is, therefore, not to be sought in the personal surroundings, but rather in the collective situation. Psychotherapy has hitherto taken this matter far too little into account. (Jung 1989, 233–4)

~ Jung, C.G. 1989 [1961]. Memories, dreams, reflections. New York: Vintage. Pp233-4)

Presented by Craig San Roque & Juliana Kaya Prpic

In this presentation we will explore:

1. Metaphors and images of liminality.
2. The cultural level of the psyche and Jung’s notion of
3. Cultural complexes, with a focus on the Colonial Cultural Complex, and ‘The Australian Condition’.
4. Intercultural transference dynamics between individuals.
5. Intercultural collective transference between groups.
6. The impact of personal cultural history on the analytic attitude.

Presented by Jacinta Frawley

“Myths and fairy tales give expression to unconscious processes, and their retelling causes these processes to come alive again and be recollected, thereby re-establishing the connection between the conscious and the unconscious.”  

1. G. Jung CW 9:ii para280

Presented by Mary Rose Nicol, Alison Vida & Deb wood

Held over three Sundays to immerse in the world of Fairy Tales 

Deb, from New Zealand, Alison from Canada, and Mary Rose from Australia studied at ISAP Zurich and have been pondering Fairy Tales together since 2016. In considering the fairy tale in relation to the process of individuation we bring a fairly classical Jungian approach to our study of fairy tales. Our different professional backgrounds and different countries of residence contributes to the many threads that unfold during our discussions. 

The question of psychological therapy is exceedingly complex. We know for certain that . . . any method or any procedure or any theory, seriously believed, conscientiously applied, can have a most remarkable therapeutic effect. Therapeutic efficacy is by no means the prerogative of any particular system; what counts is the character and attitude of the therapist.  

~ C.G. Jung CW 18 par 1071 (1953) 

Moderated by Jacinta Frawley

Presenters include; Patrick Burnett, Matt McArdle, Allan Shafer, Dr Peter Hengstberger & Pia Hirsch

The seminar is conceived and hosted by the Australian New Zealand Society of Jungian Analysts (ANZSJA) and endorsed by The Australasian Confederation of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapies (ACPP). 

Offering a rich insight into the practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapies, representatives of each of the four-member groups of the ACPP will share their individual reflections, conceptions, and experiences of “sitting in the therapist’s chair”. 

The seminar continues and develops the conversation of the ACPP Conference, “I am Large, I contain Multitudes”, August 2024 (http://www.psychoanalysisdownunder.com.au/) 

The presenters will reflect on themselves as therapists and explore their unique interpretations of “sitting in the therapist’s chair”. 

During this interactive seminar, presenters and participants will have ample opportunities for exchange and discussion.