Wednesday, December 02, 2009; 07:30PM - 09:30PM
Presented by John Dobbs, Ph.D.
From the ancient tale of Erisichthon, whose impiety was punished with insatiable hunger, to "The Biggest Loser," TV's ironically-named salute to the "reformed" obese, we find ourselves fascinated, enthralled, appalled or amused by Gluttony. Though we may tend to associate Gluttony with obesity, it also incorporates many of what are considered to be today's dietetic "virtues," such as fastidiousness. This talk, coming between Thanksgiving and Christmas, will address psychological aspects of the omnivore's dilemma of sustenance, self-care and the call from that quart of Rocky Road in the freezer. (Included will be a recipe for the World's Best chocolate chip cookies.)
Course Objectives:
- Identify the Deadly Sin of Gluttony in its multiple psychological manifestations
- Contrast the medical model of gluttony as a blameless compulsion with the religious view of gluttony as a sin of inordinate desire
- Review recent literature on the emotions that accompany appetites of various forms
John Dobbs, Ph.D., is a Jungian analyst and a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in San Luis Obispo and Santa Monica. He served as a faculty member at the University of Southern California (USC) and Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, received his earlier training in Zurich and was certified in Los Angeles. His practice includes both analysis and forensic psychology.
Pre-registration (recommended) until 5:00pm of the lecture day for evening lectures; or Friday, 5:00pm for week-end workshops. At Door fee applies after.
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