{"id":34298,"date":"2026-05-31T10:56:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T15:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jungchicago.org\/blog\/?post_type=product&#038;p=34298"},"modified":"2026-06-03T08:13:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T13:13:50","slug":"working-with-complexes-archetypes-and-symbols-in-jungian-analysis","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/jungchicago.org\/blog\/product\/working-with-complexes-archetypes-and-symbols-in-jungian-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Working with Complexes, Archetypes, and Symbols in Jungian Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">This three-hour workshop offers an introduction to core Jungian concepts related to complexes, symbols, and the structure of the psyche as they are encountered in Jungian analysis and psychotherapy. Participants will explore how complexes develop and express themselves through emotional reactions, relational patterns, defenses, symptoms, dreams, and symbolic material. The workshop will also introduce foundational Jungian approaches to understanding and engaging symbolic material within the analytic process, including amplification, reflective inquiry, and elements of active imagination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #820024; text-decoration: underline;\">Learning objectives<\/span><\/span><br \/>\nAs a result of attending this course, participants will be able to:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Define complexes, symbols, and archetypal dynamics within the framework of Jungian psychology.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Recognize how complexes manifest clinically through affective reactions, defenses, symptoms, and interpersonal patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Describe basic Jungian methods for approaching symbolic material in psychotherapy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Differentiate symbolic understanding from concretistic or purely literal interpretations in clinical work.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">After the course participants will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Understand foundational Jungian concepts related to complexes, symbols, and archetypal dynamics.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Recognize how complexes manifest in psychotherapy through affect, defenses, symptoms, relational patterns, and symbolic material.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Be familiar with basic Jungian approaches to engaging symbolic material within the therapeutic process.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Be better able to differentiate symbolic meaning from literal or concretistic interpretations in clinical work.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #820024; text-decoration: underline;\">Required reading<\/span><\/span><br \/>\nGoodheart, W. B. (1980). The theory of analytic interaction. In J. A. Sanford (Ed.), Clinical approaches to Jungian analysis (pp. 3\u201320). Inner City Books. (will be sent with ticket confirmation email)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #820024; text-decoration: underline;\">Recommended reading<\/span><\/span><br \/>\nJacobi, J. (1959). Complex, archetype, symbol in the psychology of C. G. Jung. Princeton University Press.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #820024; text-decoration: underline;\">Instructor<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33138 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/jungchicago.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Solc-Vlado-2026-167x250.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jungchicago.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Solc-Vlado-2026-167x250.jpg 167w, https:\/\/jungchicago.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Solc-Vlado-2026-510x765.jpg 510w, https:\/\/jungchicago.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Solc-Vlado-2026-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/jungchicago.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Solc-Vlado-2026-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jungchicago.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Solc-Vlado-2026.jpg 724w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 167px) 100vw, 167px\" \/>Vladislav (Vlado) \u0160olc is a professional psychotherapist and diplomate Jungian analyst practicing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Chicago, Illinois. He received his training at the C. G. Jung Institute of Chicago and Charles University. He is an active member of the Chicago Society of Jungian Analysts and the C. G. Jung Institute of Chicago, where he serves as co-director of the JPP and JSP programs.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Vlado lives in constant awe of the miracle of existence. His clinical focus includes psycho-spiritual crises such as loss of meaning and direction in life, mind\u2013body connection and psychosomatic issues, immigration and cultural identity, and women\u2019s empowerment.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He is the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and books: <em>Psyche, Matrix, Reality; The Father Archetype<\/em>; <em>In the Name of God\u2014Fanaticism from the Perspective of Depth Psychology<\/em>; <em>Dark Religion: Fundamentalism from the Perspective of Jungian Psychology<\/em> (with George Didier, 2018); <em>Democracy and Individuation in the Age of Conspiracy Theories<\/em>; <em>Mirage of Truth: Psychology of Illusion and Self-Deception in Radical Beliefs<\/em> (Malvern, 2024); and <em>Temn\u00e1 Religia<\/em> (UA edition, Exist, 2025).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Online Only<br \/>\nVlado Solc, LCPC, CSAC, ICS<br \/>\nSeptember 19, 2026 | 9:30am-12:30pm CST<br \/>\n3 CEs Available<\/p>\n<p><em>This program will be recorded and all participants will receive a copy of the recording. 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