Depth-Psychological Roots of Conspiracy Theories
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Depth-Psychological Roots of Conspiracy Theories

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2 hours 25 minutes

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Topics: The Collective Unconscious, Myth and Fairytale, the Self, Society & Culture

Depth-Psychological Roots of Conspiracy Theories

“It is an axiom of psychology that when a part of the psyche is split off from consciousness it is only apparently inactivated; in actual fact it brings about a possession of the personality, with the result that the individual’s aims are falsified in the interest of the split-off part.” -CG Jung 1951, [CW 9i, para. 277]

Is global warming a hoax? Is Earth actually flat? Is the CIA responsible for the attack on the WTC in New York? Why do many believe various bizarre theories despite the wealth of counter-evidence? The rise of fake news, alternative facts, and conspiracy theories, along with the fundamentalism, fanaticism, and propaganda of totalitarian governments from around the world, call for a no-holds-barred depth psychological exploration. Jung’s insights provide rich ways of the understanding these phenomena. In this course, we’ll explore:

1) the psychological phenomena and dynamics underlying conspiracy theories;
2) how the Self—namely non-credible representations of numinous energies—influences the way the ego holds on to conspiracy theories;
3) the unconscious (excessive, unhealthy) dynamics that maintain the ego’s adherence to conspiracy theories;
4) mythological and clinical parallels of the phenomena;
5) examples of how conspiracy theories shape politics and public affairs.

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Learning Objectives
As a result of attending this program, participants will be able to:

1) Identify difference between spirituality and Dark religion;
2) Describe basic idea of numinosum in Jungian psychology;
3) Explore phenomena of possessions and identification;
4) Recognize basic characteristics of “Dark religion”;
5) Understand where conspiracism and creed overlap.

Suggested Readings

• Casement, A., & David, T. (2006). The Idea of the Numinous. London: Routledge.
• Solc, V., Didier, J., G., (2018). Dark Religion, Chiron

Bio
Vlado received training from Charles University in Prague, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland, and the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago. Vlado focuses on psycho-spiritual crisis (loss of life’s meaning/direction), mind-body connection (psychosomatic issues), immigration and cultural issues, and women empowerment (emancipation). His specialties include treatment of addictions. Vlado is author of four depth psychology-oriented book and numerous articles in Czech magazines including Vesmir, Psychologie Dnes, MF Dnes etc.

© 2019 Vladislav Šolc.
Ⓟ 2019 CG Jung Institute of Chicago.

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1 MP3 File: 129MB

Speaker

Solc, Vladislav

Vladislav (Vlado) Šolc, M.S., LCPC, CSAC, ICS, is a Diplomate Jungian Analyst and licensed psychotherapist practising in Milwaukee and Chicago. He provides individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy in English, Czech, Ukrainian, Polish, and Slovak. Vlado received his education and clinical training in Europe and the United States at Charles University in Prague, the Czech Association for Analytical Psychology in Brno, the University of Jyväskylä in Finland, and the C. G. Jung Institute of Chicago. In addition to his training as a Jungian analyst, he is a Clinical Substance Abuse Counsellor and Independent Clinical Supervisor. He co-directs the JPP/JSP program in C. G. Jung Institute of Chicago. Vlado regards the therapeutic process as a true art. His work begins with each client’s unique circumstances and combines depth psychology with an integrative and holistic approach. He draws upon different therapeutic methods according to the individual needs of the client, always respecting the client’s dignity and providing a comfortable and confidential setting in which healing and psychological development can occur. He specialises in the treatment of depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, relationship problems, interpersonal conflict, and addictions. His clinical interests also include psycho-spiritual crises involving a loss of meaning or direction, the relationship between psyche and body, immigration and cultural identity, displacement and grief, and women’s empowerment and emancipation. He works with adults and provides marital and couples psychotherapy. Vlado is also engaged in art and the creative process. He is the author or co-author of eight books in depth psychology:
  • Psyche, Matrix, Reality
  • The Father Archetype
  • In the Name of God: Fanaticism from the Perspective of Depth Psychology
  • Dark Religion: Fundamentalism from the Perspective of Jungian Psychology, co-authored with George J. Didier
  • Democracy and Individuation in the Age of Conspiracy Theories
  • Temné náboženství, the Czech edition of Dark Religion
  • Темна релігія, the Ukrainian edition of Dark Religion
His forthcoming book is - The Art of Jungian Analysis: Symbolic Life, Contemporary Culture and Psyche in Transformation. Education DIPLOMATE ANALYTICAL PSYCHOLOGY: C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago. (2012) MS: Charles University, Czech Republic. (2003) Professional Organizations Amos Training Institute Aurora Healthcare Chicago Society of Jungian Analysts Charles University in Prague Czech Association for Analytical Psychology Age Groups Adults Adolescents/Teens Treatment Types Individuals Couples Families Groups Specialty Areas Hypnotherapy Typology Testing Diagnostic Testing Contact therapyvlado@gmail.com (414) 509-0506 In-Person/Telehealth: In-Person & Telehealth Main Office: 6980 N Port Washington Rd, Glendale, WI 53217

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