Saturday, June 19, 2010; 10:00AM - 01:00PM

The Mote in Your Eye:
In Praise of Projection

Presented by Robin Robertson, Ph.D.

For Jung, projection was not seen only as a defense mechanism, but also as a tool which can lead to greater consciousness. The evolutionary aspect of projection as evidenced in animal behavior, suggests new ways of understanding the adaptive nature of projection. Drawing from contemporary theories of the mind, we will examine some of the ways in which projection serves as an integrating aspect of the personality. 

Course Objectives:

• Describe how projection operates as a normal method of engagement with the world
• Describe how animals project instinctual behaviors to accomplish a variety of complex tasks
• Compare current models of the brain/mind relationship with Jung's model of the archetypes

Robin Robertson, Ph.D., is a Jungian-oriented clinical psychologist, with roots in psychology, science, business, and the arts. Author of eight books in psychology, he serves as a writer and General Editor for Psychological Perspectives, as well as a Consulting Editor and contributor for the journal Cybernetics & Human Knowing.

Pre-registered: $45.00 | At Door: $50.00
Continuing Education: 3 hours CE, CN, APA available, see Continuing Education page
Location: C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles, Lecture Room, see Contact Us page

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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