Upcoming Events
Men and Women at the Crossroad of a Changing World
OAJA Public Program in Toronto
Nov 20th 2026 - Register
Dancing the Archetypes
OAJA Public Program in Toronto
Nov 22th 2026 - Register
Shadows and light
Vancouver Jungian Weekend
May 21-23 2027 - Registration opens soon
Dancing Archetypes
Feel the Freedom
Mystery of Archetypes
Joy of Connection
This workshop invites participants on a journey of self-discovery through improvised dance, inspired by the rich tapestry of archetypes. Each session will explore specific archetypes, providing a unique lens through which to connect with personal experience, unlock creative movement, and foster deeper self-understanding.
Workshop Structure & Key Activities
(Per Dancing Archetypes Session)
Opening Circle & Introduction: Each gathering will begin with an opening circle, followed by a concise presentation on a chosen archetype. This introduction will draw from diverse sources such as myths, fairy tales, or evocative artworks to illuminate the archetype's essence.
Archetypal Movement Improvisation: Building on this internal connection, participants will engage in guided dance improvisation, allowing the energy and qualities of the archetype to inform and shape their movement.
Embodied Resonance: Participants will be guided to tap into their immediate internal responses to the archetype, observing what spontaneously arises within them – be it imagination, physical sensations, or emotional sentiments.
Reflection & Sharing: A dedicated time for sharing impressions, insights, and feelings that emerged during the improvisational dance, fostering a sense of community and collective learning.
Integration & Application: Concluding the session, participants will explore how the newfound awareness and experiences gained through embodying the archetype can be integrated and applied to their daily lives.
The workshop may delve into archetypes offering a diverse range of themes for embodied exploration:
The Fool
The Shadow
The Inner Child
Eros
The Inner Animal
Benefits:
Participants will develop a more nuanced relationship with their inner landscape, expand their movement vocabulary, cultivate expressive freedom, and gain practical tools for self-reflection and personal growth.
LECTURE: Women and Men at the Crossroads of a Changing World
Men and women are growing increasingly distant. This lecture argues that our current relational landscape reflects a profound societal upheaval. If we view human history as a 24-hour clock, women have been legally ‘free’ for only a few minutes–a recent emancipation that profoundly reshapes how we relate as a species and in our intimate partnerships. This paradigm shift, anticipated by C.G. Jung a century ago, is still very much in motion.
While women have achieved significant outer freedom through social and legal independence, they now grapple with intense inner pressures. They face the challenge of being emotional caretakers for their partners while simultaneously living up to an ideal of modern womanhood, all without compromising their femininity. Conversely, men are called to move beyond historical collective personas, yet seem adrift in finding a new way forward. If women’s journey has been an outer push for a place in the world, Jung suggested that for men, the essential path will be an inner one– “needful feminine insight into their own psyche.”
These fundamental changes bring forth complex dynamics that create significant friction in today’s relationships, particularly as they clash with the need for individuation. Ultimately, we are not merely experiencing growing pains, but standing at the threshold of a challenging, yet transformative, New Era of relating.
Bring Depth and Creativity to Your Next Event
Whether it’s through an inspiring keynote, an immersive workshop, or a co-created retreat, David is passionate about guiding groups into deeper self-awareness, creativity, and authentic living. Let’s collaborate to design a custom experience that resonates with your community’s needs, integrating Jungian themes, artistic exploration, and self-expression. Together, we can foster lasting transformation.
Examples of offerings:
Creating experiential innovative spaces for self-expression and art making
Assisting established artist on new creative territories and experimentation
Helping men and men’s groups find a place in a changing world
Navigating the helping professions, especially for psychotherapists
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Past Offerings
Arts & Creativity
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Humano Clinique in Sherbrooke (2026)
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Two days creativity retreat with Elisabeth Pomès & Stacey Jenkins in Toronto (Canada)
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Congreso internacional en San Miguel de Allende (México)
Art and Psyche: Conference IV - The illuminated Imagination (Santa Barbara, CA)
OAJA analyst training program
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CG Jung Society of Montreal
Jung Foundation of Ontario
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CG Jung Society of Montreal
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Calgary Jung Society
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Jung Foundation of Ontario
CG Jung Society of Montreal
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Jung Archademy
CG Jung Society of Montreal
Jungian Themes
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C.G. Jung Society of Montreal (2026)
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Jung Archademy (2025 & 2026)
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International Association of Analytical Psychology Developing Group (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic)
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OAJA analyst training program
Jung Foundation of Ontario public program
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Jung Archademy
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Jung Archademy
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Jung Archademy
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Jung Archademy
Jung Foundation of Ontario
Co-create an experience for your community
Let's design a unique offering that will draw upon Jungian Psychology to inspire, challenge and transform the participants in your next event.