Join Dr. Bright for conversations with Jungian, depth, transpersonal, and archetypal educators, scholars, and experts on a broad range of soul-centered psychological topics.
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LEANING INTO YOUR SOUL'S CALLING—Fireside Talk
Recorded on Dec 31, 2020. (30 mins)
FROM SORROW TO SOUL: FINDING MEANING IN A TIME OF LOSS
This panel discussion sought to offer inspiration and guidance for holding and navigating the collective crisis.
Educator and Depth psychology Alliance Director, James Newell
Soul-centered Coach, Coach trainer, and Depth Alliance Founder, Bonnie Bright.
Sorrow comes from Old English: “grief, regret, trouble, care, pain, anxiety.” 2020 has certainly bought its share of these. Best-selling writer of Care of the Soul, Thomas Moore, writes, “Such a time pushes you to the edge of what is familiar and reliable, stretching your imagination.” Robert Romanyshyn, the author of the Soul in Grief, suggests that grief, if it is endured, can restore to us a sense of the sacred and the holy.”This panel engages in the discussion of how we can work through these difficult emotions and allow the soul to express its deepest meaning.
''Discussion in-depth psychology series''
>Depth perspectives selected writings on depth psychology from the Pacifica Blog post( a collection of articles by Bonnie bright primarily based on conversations with notable scholars including Thomas Moore Vandana Shiva, jean Houston, Thomas Moore , Joseph Cambray, Micheal Meade, and more)
AUDIO/VIDEO INTERVIEWS BY BONNIE BRIGHT PhD-”DISCUSSION IN-DEPTH PSYCHOLOGY (Click the title of any of these and find a LINK TO THE AUDIO OR VIDEO interview,
Plus a written summary article on Pacifica Post-PLUS, see more interviews with Bonnie Bright in the separate ”Depth Insights ” series by scrolling down this page)
A common and compelling component of both shamanism and Jungian or Depth psychology is that each seeks to treat Soul loss by retrieving and reintegrating vital essence that is missing. This must occur through direct experience; therefore, the underworld journey to retrieve the soul is one of the necessity and Initiation.
”Humans are living stories, each Imbibed with an Inherent message and a meaning trying to find its way into the world,”writes mythologist Micheal Meade. One of the founders of Depth Psychology, C.G Jung, advocated a process of coming to consciousness and greater wholeness through self-realization- a process he termed ”Individuation.” ”How are you fulfilling your life’s task (mission)… the meaning and purpose of your existence?” he queried.”This is the question of Individuation…”
Human beings are made of stories- the stories we have lived; stories that serve to guide us, and the stories that we aspire to create. One ancient and archetypal story that each of us carries within is that of coming home.
On Transpersonal Psychology: Consciousness, Spirituality, and depth Psychology-B. LesLancaster, Professor, Scholar, and founding Director of the Alef Trust in Conversation with Bonnie Bright. Download a free written Script.
Cosmology, Ritual, and Ecology: A Message from the Kogi Indians about Earth-LisaMaroski, board member of Monterey Friends of C.G Jung, in Conversation with BonnieBright.
12-20-17
Ancestral Healing: Insights on Animism & Shamanism -Daniel Foor, Teacher, andPractitioner of Practical animism who specializes in ancestral and family healing, in conversation with Bonnie Bright
Dreamscoring: A groundbreaking way of working withDreams in Psychotherapy- Micheal Mollura, Ph.D. shares with Bonnie Bright how combining dreams with music can heal.
The Healing Power of Creativity– David H. Rosen in Conversation with Bonnie Bright about how creativity has the capacity to heal us
10-16-15
The Return of the Goddesses (in Mysteries)!– Susan Rowland Ph.D. and Bonnie andBonnieBright in conversation about how archetypes of the goddesses show up in modern-day detective fiction
10-17-15
”Taking Responsibility for one’s Creative Life”– Nina Ross Ph.D. and Bonnie Bright discuss theRelationship between Art and Psychology and the impetus behind taking the responsibilityto be creative.
The healing power of creativity– David H. Rosen in Conversation about how archetypes of thegoddesses show up in modern-day detective fiction.
10-16-15
The Return of the Goddesses ( in mysteries)! – Susan Rowland Ph.D. and Bonnie Bright discusstherelationship between art and Psychology and the impetus behind taking responsibility to be creative.
10-17-15
”Taking Responsibility for One’s creative Life – Nina Ross and Bonnie Bright discuss therelationship between art and Psychology and the impetus behind taking responsibility to be creative.
9-20-15
”Onthe Doorstep of the Castle’‘- An Exploration of the Divine in the story of the Divine in the Teresa of Avila: Elizabeth Clark-stern and Bonnie Bright discuss the role of the feminine in spiritual, political, and relational realms and what it might mean for each of us to be a ”Teresa of Avila” in connection with each of our individual processes of individuation.
8-25-15
‘‘On Synchronicity– Gary Bobroff, M.A in conversation with Bonnie Bright, PhD for DepthInsights as they discuss C.G Jung, Rupert Sheldrake, and Synchronicity
Remaining Astrology: On being an Astrologer and a Therapist- Judith Harte, PhD., co-authorofimages of soul, in conversation with Bonnie Bright -*Originally aired as part of the ”Dinner &Depth” series on Depth Psychology Alliance
7-1-15
Red Sulphur: The greatest Mystery in Alchemy – Jungian analyst Robert Bonsak with Bonnie Bright on Robert’s new foray into fiction in this enticing 5-book saga
12-19-14
The Roots of mass shootings: A depth Psychological Look at Gun violence in America-BonnieBright with Dr. Glen Slater as they discuss his article ”The Mythology of Bullets”( which appeared inspring journal issue 81, ”the psychology of violence) and its relevance in the current culture in theaftermath of increasing instances of gun rampages.
1-12-13
”Beyond Horror and Hope: The Archetypal Intersection of Innocence and Evil.” two partexploratory conversation using a depth Psychological perspective in response to the Sandy HookConnecticut school shooting by Jungian analyst Michael Conforti, PhD., moderated by Bonnie Bright, M.A
Part 1:12-20-12
Part 2:12-27-12
Exile and Myth in American Culture– On Politics, grief, and Ritual-Bonnie Bright talks to BarrySpector about how America became a culture of exile, and an ever greater need for mythology, archetypal thinking, ritual, and grieving
10-19-12
Telling the Difference: Where Poetry and Jungian Psychology Converge- Bonnie Bright with Poet and Jungian analyst, Paul Watsky, as he offers up the story of how he was led to each career, and shares his work that opens the door into the deep poetic learnings of soul. ”Telling the Difference” is the only book of poetry in the 2012 free online Depth Psychology Alliance Book Club
9-8-12
Out of the Shadows: A story of CG Jung, Toni Wolff & Emma Jung – Bonnie Bright with Elizabeth Clark-Stern who reveals the rich archetypal dimensions of this historical triangular relationship between CG Jung and two remarkable women
8-14-12
Deep Blues: The connection Between Blues Music and Jungian Psychology- Bonnie Bright withJungian Analyst Mark Winborn on the history and archetypal symbolism of blues music
7-11-12
Marked by Fire: Stories of the Jungian way- Bonnie Bright discusses the new analysts Naomi RuthLowinsky and Patricia Damery.
6-17-12
Terrapsychology: Earthrise, Mythic Image, and Psychology of place- Bonnie Bright with CraigChalquist, Ph.D., educator and author of ReBearths: Conversation with a World Ensouled.
The Living Archive:Stories from Opus Archives & Research Center -Bonnie Bright with SafronRossiPhD., Director of Opus Archives & Research center – home of the manuscript and archivalcollections of scholars including Joseph Campbell and James Hilman
Tragic Beauty: The dark side of Venus Aphrodite and the Loss and Regeneration ofSoul- Bonnie Bright with Jungian analyst and Author Arlene Landau
2-4-12
The Cycle of Life: Themes and Tales of the Journey– an introintoFebruary 2012 Depth 2012 Psychology Alliance free online book Club selection-Bonnie Bright with Jungian Analyst Dr. Erel Shalt.
1-18-12
Beyond the mask, the Rising Sign and the Second– Half life Into a freeOnline Studygroup for February 2012 on depth Psychology Alliance with long-time astrologer Kathleen Burt and Bonnie Bright.