Missing Fathers and the Transgenerational Effects
Missing Fathers and the Transgenerational Effects
Original Lecture Date: January 12, 2019
Length: 2 hours
This presentation uses the stories of Jung’s experiences and dreams with his father to illustrate aspects of the father complex. Additionally, from the literature of Kafka, Hasidic tales and other myths showing betrayal we explore the need for the good father psychologically. In this workshop, we will come to understand that without the father’s presence, he becomes larger than life —an archetype as huge — overriding development and squashing initiative for many.
Susan E. Schwartz, Ph.D. is a Jungian analyst educated in Zurich, Switzerland and is a licensed clinical psychologist. For many years Susan has been giving workshops and presentations at numerous local, national, community and professional organizations, and lectures worldwide on various aspects of Jungian analytical psychology. She has written several journal articles and book chapters on daughters and fathers, Puella, Sylvia Plath and has co-authored a couple of books.
She is a member of the International Association of Analytical Psychology, New Mexico Society of Jungian Analysts and the American Psychological Association. Susan maintains a private practice in Paradise Valley, Arizona serving people in the greater Phoenix area, Tuscon, Prescott and Cottonwood, West Valley, Scottsdale and Tempe.