Recovering the Dark Mother
Recovering the Dark Mother
Saturday, February 20th
1pm - 4pm
At the Institute Only
Tuition: $90
3 CEUs available
This course explores the archetype of the Mother, recognized by Jung as the symbolic source of life and the primordial unconscious. The Great Mother manifests in diverse forms, from the Hindu goddess Kali to Gaia, embodying life’s continuation but with no commitment to individual lives. Over time, Western culture has split this archetype into the Good Mother, epitomized by the Virgin Mary, and the shadowy Bad Mother. Marie-Louise von Franz introduced the term “Death Mother” for the archetype’s shadow side, which emerges in possessively devouring forms in fairy tales and psycho- logical expressions. Jung described this archetype as embodying hidden, terrifying, and inescapable forces, symbolizing destruction and poison.
Clinically, the Death Mother may manifest in maternal complexes like the vampire mother, depressed mother, or overly idealized “Too Good” mother. Drawing on Marion Woodman’s work, the course will bring compassionate understanding to the Death Mother archetype, fostering awareness and revitalizing the parts of us that have been suppressed or killed off.
BROOKE LAUFER, PsyD is an independent scholar, writer, and clinician with a practice in Evanston, IL. She practices from a Jungian orientation and has specialized training in motherhood, perinatal mood disorders, and trauma. Dr. Laufer's book on this topic is Uncovering the Act of Maternal Infanticide from a Psychological, Political and Jungian Perspective.
This presentation was NOT underwritten or supported by commercial entities. The faculty who selected, planned, and made this presentation confirm that they have received no payments within the past year from for-profits companies that produce health care goods or services.
Date: Feb 20, 2027 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fee
$90.00
CE Hours
3.00
Registration closes on Feb 20, 2027 12:00 AM
Accreditation(s)
The C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco (57022) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs. The C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco maintains responsibility for the program and all its content.
The C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco is accredited by the California Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Clinical psychologists are also eligible to receive CME credit, which is accepted by the APA and the California Board of Psychology.
The C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
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Brooke Laufer, PsyD Brief Bio : BROOKE LAUFER PsyD, runs a group private practice. She specializes in the treatment of Perinatal Mental Illness. She also works as an expert witness for women who have committed a crime during a postpartum episode. Brooke has two children, along with a white cat named Luna; they all live and work and play together in Evanston, IL. |
Activity Number
DarkMother
Date:
02/20/27
Time:
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
CE Hours
3.00