Using Archetypes in Therapy

Personal Growth for Therapists and Clients

Milton Erickson embodied the 4 archetypes presented in this workshop: magician, lover, warrior, king.

Magician: he was a keen observer, at ease with confusion, elevating hypnosis to the level of an art form. Lover: he provided a compassionate, all-understanding, gentle presence, offering unquestionable love and support. Warrior: he projected a protective, loyal, disciplined and tenacious aura while demonstrating the ability to deal with conflict and handle paradox. King: he excelled as a sovereign creator of order and giver of recognition and blessing.

Explanations and practical exercises will enable participants to understand and appreciate these archetypal energies, which are to be awakened, developed and combined for both the subject and the therapist.

A personal exploration of the archetype’s representation in different forms and expressions will be facilitated. When possible, participants are invited to bring in small objects which they find symbolize these archetypes.
Easily accessible and applicable, the principles and processes presented are readily usable in any therapeutic practice.

Jane Turner is a clinical psychologist working in Paris France as a psychotherapist, coach, trainer and, supervisor. A former President of the French Society of Hypnosis (SFH) she continues to support and encourage the study, development and expansion of clinical hypnosis. She has practised, taught and written on Ericksonian Hypnosis for 40 years, regularly presenting her work at conferences. She is the author/co-author of several books on coaching, NLP and Time Line.