I believe this was my calling. At 64, I still have a lot of regret and sadness that I just couldn't swing it financially - even the counseling degree. I was in the midst of that program 30 years ago when I found myself going through an unavoidable divorce. I ended up getting just a two-year MA (in Transpersonal Psych) and did not go on to the 3rd year for a counseling psych degree. The main reason for this is that I could not envision working full-time and doing the 3000 internship hours. The whole journey, as you say, is a huge commitment of time, dedication, and money. I have continued to read a lot and listen to podcasts like yours. This path really is for the privileged, unfortunately.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful exposition of your journey. It's both inspiring and exciting. I'm about to take my initial steps - hope my journey is long 💛
Wow! Quite a commitment and investment of time, energy, and money on an already established educational foundation. I respect the depth of anyone's endeavor to become a Jungian analyst.
Hi, I am in training at the C G Jung Institute of Colorado and am an LCSW in Colorado. I appreciate this work you are doing. FYI, Colorado does license Psychtherapists, but it also allows unlicensed people to "register " and provide psychotherapy. It makes no sense to those of us committed to training and licensure. but unfortunately this practice continues here.
It's similar here in Connecticut. No license required to be a "psychotherapist." However, if a client then decides to sue you, you could be in a world of trouble. For this reason, presumably, you see very few unlicensed people practicing here.
I'm a bit concerned about the 3 year time limit between ending personal analysis and beginning training. I spent 200 hours in analysis (which I completed last fall) but will probably not seek analytic training that soon, as I'm still finishing my counseling degree.
Say you complete the training starting now. The fastest it sounds like you can finish is 6 years. You would be 60, when most people are retiring. I guess it depends on if you feel like you want to or even can retire. But this does sound like being older is a benefit.
Yee frickin haw. I have been wanting to hear this since I started listening to you guys!
I believe this was my calling. At 64, I still have a lot of regret and sadness that I just couldn't swing it financially - even the counseling degree. I was in the midst of that program 30 years ago when I found myself going through an unavoidable divorce. I ended up getting just a two-year MA (in Transpersonal Psych) and did not go on to the 3rd year for a counseling psych degree. The main reason for this is that I could not envision working full-time and doing the 3000 internship hours. The whole journey, as you say, is a huge commitment of time, dedication, and money. I have continued to read a lot and listen to podcasts like yours. This path really is for the privileged, unfortunately.
Don't give up. If it is the way, You can find it.
14:00- looks for motivation
16:00- financial info
30:55- what the required masters degree is like
Thank you so much for such a wonderful exposition of your journey. It's both inspiring and exciting. I'm about to take my initial steps - hope my journey is long 💛
Wow! Quite a commitment and investment of time, energy, and money on an already established educational foundation. I respect the depth of anyone's endeavor to become a Jungian analyst.
Hi, I am in training at the C G Jung Institute of Colorado and am an LCSW in Colorado. I appreciate this work you are doing. FYI, Colorado does license Psychtherapists, but it also allows unlicensed people to "register " and provide psychotherapy. It makes no sense to those of us committed to training and licensure. but unfortunately this practice continues here.
It's similar here in Connecticut. No license required to be a "psychotherapist." However, if a client then decides to sue you, you could be in a world of trouble. For this reason, presumably, you see very few unlicensed people practicing here.
I'm a bit concerned about the 3 year time limit between ending personal analysis and beginning training. I spent 200 hours in analysis (which I completed last fall) but will probably not seek analytic training that soon, as I'm still finishing my counseling degree.
3:40- there are instances where you don't need a master's.
30:47- "the psyche speaks in symbols".
I am 54... Is there an age that is too old to begin training?
Say you complete the training starting now. The fastest it sounds like you can finish is 6 years. You would be 60, when most people are retiring. I guess it depends on if you feel like you want to or even can retire. But this does sound like being older is a benefit.
What?! I want to join a dream interpretation group. Is that still going on?