{"title":"Working with symbols","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the unconscious seeking to bring into awareness?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Jungian psychology, symbols act as mediators between the conscious mind and the unconscious. Symbols appearing in dreams and mental images, for example, can convey information about aspects of the psyche that a person does not yet consciously recognise or understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by psychoanalytic psychotherapist Minna Kirsi, the Symbol Work method offers tools for exploring these messages emerging from the unconscious and understanding how they relate to one’s own life. The method follows seven stages, from recognising a symbol to understanding what it conveys and putting that understanding into practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe method can be studied independently using the Symbol Work Workbook, or with guidance through individual and small-group courses. The courses offer an opportunity to explore the method’s psychological background in greater depth and discuss observations, experiences and questions arising during the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes the printed and digital editions of the Symbol Work Workbook, as well as individual and small-group courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/symbolityoskentely\"\u003eRead more about working with symbols and the significance of symbols.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"symbolityoskentelyn-tyokirja-seitseman-paivan-matka-symbolin-kanssa","title":"Working with a Symbol – A Workbook for a Seven-Day Journey (PDF)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital PDF workbook, A4 print size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage count: 67 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinnish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (English translation coming in autumn 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Minna Kirsi \/ Semiphoras Oy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery: download link sent by email after purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA single symbol can open up an entire inner world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave you ever had a dream that continued to trouble or fascinate you after waking? Or has a figure or image come to mind whose meaning you could not explain? You can also choose to work with something that evokes fear and that you would like to learn to understand and work through. A symbol may also be found in astrology, where, for example, an aspect of your own birth chart that puzzles you can become a focus for your work. This workbook helps you explore what your chosen symbol begins to reveal and how it can support your understanding of yourself and guide you in your life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook teaches a self-guided method developed by Minna Kirsi. It takes you on a seven-day journey with a single symbol. Day by day, you approach it from different perspectives and observe what it evokes in your mind, body, memories, shadow and actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the process, you explore your chosen symbol from a range of perspectives. You examine its connection to your own life, its personal, cultural and archetypal meanings, the opposites and shadow aspects it evokes, and your bodily responses to it. Finally, you bring together what the process has brought into your awareness and consider what this new understanding means in your own life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the exercises, the workbook provides in-depth material on the psychology of symbols, the unconscious and the thought of C. G. Jung. It also explores perspectives on memory, bodily responses and the formation of meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can a symbol tell you about yourself?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this workbook, a symbol can be any image, figure, object, animal, place, word or other element that, for some reason, feels more meaningful to you than the ordinary. It may recur in dreams or thoughts, repeatedly catch your attention in everyday life, or remain vividly in your mind after a single powerful experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Jungian thought, symbols can bring into consciousness psychological material that we do not yet recognise or understand within ourselves. The \"Working with a Symbol – A Workbook for a Seven-Day Journey\" teaches you a method for exploring and understanding the message conveyed by a symbol: why this particular symbol has emerged, what it evokes in you, and how it may be connected to your life situation, emotions and inner world. Symbols are the language of the unconscious. Through them, the unconscious communicates information, and by working with symbols we can develop a relationship with our own unconscious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook gives you a method you can return to whenever a new symbol emerges or a familiar symbol begins to feel significant again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can find a more detailed explanation below of how the\u0026nbsp;unconscious speaks to us through symbols:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/semiphoras.com\/en\/pages\/symbolityoskentely\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArticle on Working with symbols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlog: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/semiphoras.com\/en\/blogs\/blogi\/semiphoras-symbolinen-tyoskentely-ei-ole-taikauskoa\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSymbolic work is not superstition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the workbook, you will work with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe personal meaning of your symbol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecultural and archetypal meanings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe shadow and opposites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebodily responses evoked by the symbol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexperiential methods of working\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapplying the understanding gained through the process to your own life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook is designed for independent, self-guided work. You can progress at your own pace and return to the method later with new symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does the \"Working with a Symbol – A Workbook for a Seven-Day Journey\" include?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea clear seven-day structure for the process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edaily writing and observation exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ein-depth sections on symbols, the shadow, archetypes and the unconscious\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espace for your own responses and observations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eguidance from identifying your symbol through to integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a printed version, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/semiphoras.com\/en\/products\/working-with-a-symbol-a-workbook-for-a-seven-day-journey-printed-book\"\u003eprinted \u003cem\u003eWorking with a Symbol\u003c\/em\u003e workbook\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook was written by Minna Kirsi, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and founder of Semiphoras Oy. She has spent many years working with inner psychological processes and has studied symbols, dreams, archetypes and the workings of the unconscious for decades. The Symbol Work method grew out of this professional experience, long-term study and her own personal work with symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/semiphoras.com\/en\/pages\/minna-kirsi\"\u003eLearn more about Minna Kirsi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide is intended for self-directed symbol work. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy, psychological counselling, medical assessment or other professional support.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Semiphoras","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62043803287820,"sku":null,"price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/4211\/8668\/files\/Tyokirja_kuva1.png?v=1787340090"},{"product_id":"symbolityoskentelyn-tyokirja-seitseman-paivan-matka-symbolin-kanssa-painettu-kirja","title":"Working with a Symbol – A Workbook for a Seven-Day Journey (Printed Book)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprinted softcover workbook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esize: B5 (17.6 × 25.0 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enumber of pages: 67\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elanguage: \u003cstrong\u003eFinnish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eauthor: Minna Kirsi \/ Semiphoras Oy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA single symbol can open up an entire inner world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave you ever had a dream that continued to trouble or fascinate you after waking? Or has a figure or image come to mind whose meaning you could not explain? You can also choose to work with something that evokes fear and that you would like to learn to understand and work through. A symbol may also be found in astrology, where, for example, an aspect of your own birth chart that puzzles you can become a focus for your work. This workbook helps you explore what your chosen symbol begins to reveal and how it can support your understanding of yourself and guide you in your life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorking with a Symbol\u003c\/em\u003e teaches an independently practised method developed by Minna Kirsi. The workbook guides you through a seven-day journey with one symbol. Day by day, you approach it from different directions and observe what it evokes in your mind, body, memories, shadow and actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the process, you examine your chosen symbol from different perspectives. You explore its connection to your own life, its personal, cultural and archetypal meanings, the opposites and shadow it evokes, and your bodily experiences. Finally, you bring together what the process has brought into your awareness and consider what this understanding means in your own life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the exercises, the workbook offers material that deepens your understanding of the psychology of symbols, the unconscious and the thought of C. G. Jung. It also considers memory, bodily responses and the formation of meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can a symbol tell you about yourself?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this workbook, a symbol can be any image, figure, object, animal, place, word or other element that, for some reason, feels more meaningful to you than usual. It may recur in dreams or thoughts, catch your attention in everyday life, or remain in your mind after a single powerful experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Jungian thought, symbols can bring into consciousness psychic content that we do not yet recognise or understand within ourselves. \u003cem\u003eWorking with a Symbol\u003c\/em\u003e teaches a method for understanding the message conveyed by a symbol and exploring why this particular symbol has emerged, what it evokes, and how it may relate to your life situation, emotions and inner world. Symbols are the language of the unconscious. Through them, the unconscious conveys information, and by working with symbols a person can develop a relationship with their own unconscious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook gives you a method to return to whenever a new symbol emerges or a familiar symbol once again begins to feel significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can read more about how the unconscious speaks to us through symbols here:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/semiphoras.com\/en\/pages\/symbolityoskentely\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArticle on working with symbols\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/semiphoras.com\/en\/blogs\/blogi\/semiphoras-symbolinen-tyoskentely-ei-ole-taikauskoa\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlog: Working with symbols is not superstition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the workbook, you will work with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe personal meaning of a symbol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecultural and archetypal meanings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshadow and opposites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebodily responses evoked by a symbol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexperiential exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapplying the understanding gained through the process to your own life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook is designed for independent work. You can progress at your own pace and return to the method later with new symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does \u003cem\u003eWorking with a Symbol\u003c\/em\u003e include?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea clear seven-day structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edaily exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esections that deepen your understanding of symbols, shadow, archetypes and the unconscious\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espace for your own answers and observations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eguidance from recognising a symbol through to integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a downloadable version, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/semiphoras.com\/en\/products\/symbolityoskentelyn-tyokirja-seitseman-paivan-matka-symbolin-kanssa\"\u003edigital PDF workbook\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook was written by \u003cstrong\u003eMinna Kirsi\u003c\/strong\u003e, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and founder of Semiphoras Oy. She has spent a long career working with inner processes and has studied symbols, dreams, archetypes and the workings of the unconscious for decades. The Working with a Symbol method grew out of this professional experience, long-term study and her own work with symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/semiphoras.com\/en\/pages\/minna-kirsi\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more about Minna Kirsi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide is intended for self-directed work with symbols. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy, psychological counselling, medical assessment or other professional support.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Semiphoras","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65973889138956,"sku":"BOOK2","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/4211\/8668\/files\/symbolityoskentelyn-tyokirja-etukansi.jpg?v=1790524747"},{"product_id":"symbolityoskentelyn-kurssi-yksilokurssi","title":"Working with a Symbol – Individual Course","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven sessions to establish a connection with the unconscious\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow can we learn to recognise what the unconscious seeks to bring into consciousness? And how can we develop a connection with it and learn to understand its symbolic language?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Jungian psychology, symbols play a central role in the interaction between the conscious mind and the unconscious. Dreams, spontaneous mental images and other personally meaningful symbols can reveal something that we do not yet consciously recognise or understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the Working with a Symbol course, you will learn a method developed by Minna Kirsi for exploring symbols and the unconscious meanings they convey. Over seven sessions, we will examine how the unconscious can be approached through symbols and how exploring them can help build a more conscious relationship with one's inner world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe method's central frame of reference is Jungian psychology and its understanding of symbols as mediators between the conscious mind and the unconscious. The course also introduces the shadow, the significance of psychic opposites and the transcendent function, through which a new understanding can emerge from conflicting aspects of the psyche. The broader background to the work is C. G. Jung's concept of individuation: the idea of gradually becoming oneself as we learn to recognise and accept more of the different aspects of our psyche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the course progress?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course consists of seven sessions. Between sessions, you will work independently with your chosen symbol using the Working with a Symbol workbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the sessions, we will explore the content of each stage, its underlying psychology and the matters to consider in the work. We will discuss the experiences, observations and questions arising from the exercises. We will also use supplementary exercises where needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives you both the theoretical foundations of the method and an opportunity to deepen your own work through guidance and discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe seven stages of the course\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Recognising the symbol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes an image, figure, object or mental image personally meaningful, for example? We will explore the concept of the symbol and how symbols can bring unconscious content into consciousness. You will learn to recognise and choose a symbol to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Personal meaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will explore how the meaning of a symbol relates to your own experiences, memories, feelings and associations. We will also examine the cultural and archetypal meanings of symbols and how our own relationship with a symbol affects the way we experience it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Encountering the shadow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will explore Jung's concept of the shadow and how a symbol can reveal aspects of ourselves that are difficult to accept or have not yet been recognised. We will discuss psychic opposites and the transcendent function, and their significance in Jungian psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Embodying the symbol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will look at how the experiences and meanings that emerge when working with a symbol can be explored through the body, postures, gestures and movement. We will consider the significance of bodily experience in exploring the symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. A ritual act\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will explore the historical and psychological significance of rituals and the possibilities of symbolic action. We will examine how a ritual act can give concrete form to experiences and meanings that emerge when working with a symbol and help explore them in a new way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Observing change\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will consider what has begun to enter consciousness during the work with a symbol. What is the symbol seeking to convey? What connections have emerged with your own life, inner conflicts or previously unrecognised aspects of yourself? We will explore how the message conveyed by the symbol can gradually take shape and how understanding it can open up new perspectives on your own life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e7. Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will bring together the understanding that has emerged during the work and consider what it means in your own life. A central part of this stage is choosing a concrete action: how could the message conveyed by the symbol and the understanding gained from it be taken into account in your own life? We will also consider this from the perspective of Jung's concept of individuation and reflect on how to continue working with symbols independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich symbol can you choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe starting point for working with a symbol can be something that has stayed particularly clearly in your mind, aroused strong feelings or caught your attention in a way you cannot quite explain. You do not need to understand its meaning in advance. On the course, you will learn to recognise the kinds of mental images, experiences and observations that can serve as starting points for working with a symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, you could choose:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea figure, object, animal or place that appeared in a dream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea recurring mental image or one that has stayed unusually vividly in your mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esomething that fascinates, puzzles or frightens you, or evokes resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean image, theme or phenomenon that repeatedly catches your attention in your life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea factor in your astrological birth chart whose meaning you wish to explore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also join the course if you have already begun working with the Working with a Symbol workbook and would like to deepen your understanding of the method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndividual course\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e€690\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven individual sessions in which you will explore the meanings of your own symbol and what the unconscious seeks to bring into your awareness through it. You will receive individual guidance and have the opportunity to discuss the experiences, questions and insights arising from your work. We will follow the workbook's seven stages and can focus particularly on the topics that prove meaningful to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the individual course, the teaching and discussions can be tailored to your own questions and the experiences that emerge during your work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching on the method's seven stages and their psychological background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual guidance and discussion of your own experiences, observations and questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplementary exercises as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the course for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course is suitable for anyone who wishes to establish a deeper connection with their unconscious, understand recurring dreams or explore mental images that seem enigmatic or irrational, or evoke strong feelings. It is also suitable for those interested in Jungian psychology and exploring the unconscious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course is intended both for those encountering work with symbols for the first time and for those who wish to deepen their existing knowledge of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe aim of the course\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim of the course is for you to learn to use the Working with a Symbol method independently after the course has ended. You will also learn to recognise the personal meanings of symbols and explore what the unconscious seeks to bring into your awareness through them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse facilitator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course is led by Minna Kirsi, the developer of the Working with a Symbol method, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and the founder of Semiphoras Oy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinna has extensive clinical experience of working with human psychological processes. For decades, she has studied symbols, dreams, myths, archetypes and various philosophical and spiritual traditions. C. G. Jung's thinking has been a central part of her professional and personal interests. The Working with a Symbol method has grown out of this long-standing study, her psychotherapeutic experience and her own experiential work with symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Individual course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Seven sessions, preferably approximately one week apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession length\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approximately 75 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: In Espoo or online, as agreed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse material\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Working with a Symbol workbook in PDF format is included in the price, supplied at the start of the course and yours to keep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExercises\u003c\/strong\u003e: Participants complete the workbook exercises independently between sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule\u003c\/strong\u003e: Session times are agreed individually with the participant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBooking the course\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can purchase the course directly from the online shop or contact us first if you would like to ask about the course content or practical arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSession times are agreed after booking. As a rule, the course starts no earlier than 14 days after the order is placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterested in the course?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet in touch so that we can agree on arrangements that suit you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:minna.kirsi@semiphoras.com\"\u003eminna.kirsi@semiphoras.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNature of the course\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course teaches the Working with a Symbol method and is an educational course based on independent work. It is not psychotherapy or a healthcare service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchases of the course are subject to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/symbolityoskentelyn-kurssin-varaus-ja-peruutusehdot\"\u003eSemiphoras Oy's booking and cancellation terms\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Semiphoras","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66004524826892,"sku":null,"price":690.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/4211\/8668\/files\/Paiva7-cover_21132250-9158-4eb9-88cf-202740e19f13.jpg?v=1791658728"},{"product_id":"symbolityoskentelyn-kurssi-pienryhmakurssi","title":"Working with a Symbol – Small-Group Course","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven sessions to establish a connection with the unconscious\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: The small-group course teaches the same Working with a Symbol method and the same seven stages as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/semiphoras.com\/en\/products\/symbolityoskentelyn-kurssi-yksilokurssi\"\u003eWorking with a Symbol – Individual Course\u003c\/a\u003e. The small-group course is arranged for a group of 3–6 people that you assemble yourself and costs €290 per participant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow can we learn to recognise what the unconscious seeks to bring into consciousness? And how can we develop a connection with it and learn to understand its symbolic language?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Jungian psychology, symbols play a central role in the interaction between the conscious mind and the unconscious. Dreams, spontaneous mental images and other personally meaningful symbols can reveal something that we do not yet consciously recognise or understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the Working with a Symbol course, you will learn a method developed by Minna Kirsi for exploring symbols and the unconscious meanings they convey. Over seven sessions, we will examine how unconscious content can be approached through symbols and how exploring them can help build a more conscious relationship with one's inner world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe method's central frame of reference is Jungian psychology and its understanding of symbols as mediators between the conscious mind and the unconscious. The course also introduces the shadow, the significance of psychic opposites and the transcendent function, through which a new understanding can emerge from conflicting aspects of the psyche. The broader background to the work is C. G. Jung's concept of individuation: the idea of gradually becoming oneself as we learn to recognise and accept more of the different aspects of our psyche. Through work with symbols, we explore what the unconscious seeks to bring into consciousness and how we can develop a relationship with our inner world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the course progress?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course consists of seven sessions. Between sessions, you will work independently with your chosen symbol using the Working with a Symbol workbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the sessions, we will explore the content of each stage, its underlying psychology and the matters to consider in the work. We will discuss the experiences, observations and questions arising from the exercises. We will also use supplementary exercises where needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives you both the theoretical foundations of the method and an opportunity to deepen your own work through guidance and discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe seven stages of the course\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Recognising the symbol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes an image, figure, object or mental image personally meaningful, for example? We will explore the concept of the symbol and how symbols can bring unconscious content into consciousness. You will learn to recognise and choose a symbol to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Personal meaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will explore how the meaning of a symbol relates to your own experiences, memories, feelings and associations. We will also examine the cultural and archetypal meanings of symbols and how our own relationship with a symbol affects the way we experience it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Encountering the shadow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will explore Jung's concept of the shadow and how a symbol can reveal aspects of ourselves that are difficult to accept or have not yet been recognised. We will discuss psychic opposites and the transcendent function, and their significance in Jungian psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Embodying the symbol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will look at how the experiences and meanings that emerge when working with a symbol can be explored through the body, postures, gestures and movement. We will consider the significance of bodily experience in exploring the symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. A ritual act\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will explore the historical and psychological significance of rituals and the possibilities of symbolic action. We will examine how a ritual act can give concrete form to experiences and meanings that emerge when working with a symbol and help explore them in a new way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Observing change\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will consider what has begun to enter consciousness during the work with a symbol. What is the symbol seeking to convey? What connections have emerged with your own life, inner conflicts or previously unrecognised aspects of yourself? We will explore how the message conveyed by the symbol can gradually take shape and how understanding it can open up new perspectives on your own life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e7. Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will bring together the understanding that has emerged during the work and consider what it means in your own life. A central part of this stage is choosing a concrete action: how could the message conveyed by the symbol and the understanding gained from it be taken into account in your own life? We will also consider this from the perspective of Jung's concept of individuation and reflect on how to continue working with symbols independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich symbol can you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe starting point for working with a symbol can be something that has stayed particularly clearly in your mind, aroused strong feelings or caught your attention in a way you cannot quite explain. You do not need to understand its meaning in advance. On the course, you will learn to recognise the kinds of mental images, experiences and observations that can serve as starting points for working with a symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, you could choose:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea figure, object, animal or place that appeared in a dream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea recurring mental image or one that has stayed unusually vividly in your mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esomething that fascinates, puzzles or frightens you, or evokes resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean image, theme or phenomenon that repeatedly catches your attention in your life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea factor in your astrological birth chart whose meaning you wish to explore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also join the course if you have already begun working with the Working with a Symbol workbook and would like to deepen your understanding of the method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall-group course\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e€290 per participant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssemble your own group of 3–6 people and explore together what your unconscious can reveal and how to learn to understand its messages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver seven sessions, we will learn how symbols can be used to explore one's inner world and recognise what the unconscious seeks to bring into consciousness. Each participant works independently with their chosen symbol using the workbook. In the shared sessions, we will explore the topics through teaching and discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the group, you will also hear other people's observations and experiences, which may open up new perspectives on your own work. Sharing your own experiences is voluntary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe course includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching on the method's seven stages and their psychological background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided discussions of the experiences, observations and questions arising from the work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplementary exercises as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBooking and paying for the small-group course\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can purchase the course directly from the online shop or contact us first if you would like to ask about the course content or practical arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small-group course is arranged for a pre-formed group of 3–6 people. 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As a rule, the course starts no earlier than 14 days after the order is placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the course for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course is suitable for anyone who wishes to establish a deeper connection with their unconscious, understand recurring dreams or explore mental images that seem enigmatic or irrational, or evoke strong feelings. It is also suitable for those interested in Jungian psychology and exploring the unconscious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course is intended both for those encountering work with symbols for the first time and for those who wish to deepen their existing knowledge of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe aim of the course\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim of the course is for you to learn to use the Working with a Symbol method independently after the course has ended. 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