Medicine, Myths and Making Meaning

Depth or Archetypal Psychology: a philosophy which asserts that an unconscious exists, that archetypes are real, that myths can have measurable and lasting effect on our everyday lives.   

Yet, how could studying a 3k year old greek myth possibly address the issue of, say, mitigating modern day physician burn out? 

And how might taking into account the unconscious needs and fears of small children in a medical setting assist with diagnosis and overall care?

Today we speak with Dr. Amy Lawson, who will tell us how going back to school for her PhD in Jungian and archetypal Studies helped her reconnect with medicine even while navigating the broken health care system.

In addition, Dr. Lawson will discuss her own personal transformation from a doctor who always followed the rules and thought largely in black and white, to a physician who has learned the advantages of  improvising in the moment as well as detecting the unspoken needs of her patients. 

 My father's book on Animal Dream Symbolism: 

Animal Guides in Life, Myth and Dreams (Studies in Jungian Psychology by Jungian Analysts, 97)

My Contact information: benjaminrussack.com; benjaminrussack@gmail.com; 415.497.1908