Cartography of Self: Exploring the Labyrinth using Applied Psychology

"In a labyrinth, one does not lose oneself. In a labyrinth, one finds oneself" - Hermann Kern

Life has a winding path. Using coaching and counseling techniques as a frame, this remote course will approach designing your life's next leap, step, or project through a series of art and eco-therapy-based inquiries. As we delve into the questions of how to integrate our authentic interests into our current and future lives, we will practice witnessing techniques founded in mythopoetics, positive psychology, and psychodynamic theories. This course will encourage ample time spent away from the computer. Working as a synchronous group and in asynchronous dyads, students will explore the questions: What gives me the most vitality and how can I integrate more of it into my life? Additionally, students will have space to work out the structural decisions and planning of writing related to graduate school applications, the academic statement, or general life design. Labyrinthine patterns of growth will be examined.

This psychology course will support those interested in developing careers in all types of counseling, coaching, or public service, as well as those who simply want to dive into their own process of self-discovery and innovation. Learners at all levels of art and psychology skills are welcome.

Those enrolling in the 6 credit option will engage in an additional project such as: writing for applications of all kinds (graduate school, scholarships etc.), resume and CV creation, academic statement work, art portfolio creation, or any other project associated with their own personal professional development. Students hoping to engage in the 6 credit option should begin the class with a project in mind, and be prepared to attend several additional asynchronous co-working activities throughout the second session of summer quarter. For community based service-learning internship options, please contact the faculty directly to arrange a separate ILC prior to the beginning of summer quarter.