{"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 explore how the experiences and meanings that emerge when working with a symbol can be expressed 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. The group appoints an organiser who books the course, pays the entire group's course fee and acts as the contact person for practical course arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course costs €290 per participant. The total price is determined by the number of participants confirmed at the time of booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect the number of participants from the product options. One product represents a course booking for the entire group, priced at €870 (3 participants), €1,160 (4 participants), €1,450 (5 participants) or €1,740 (6 participants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe organiser ensures that all participants receive information about the course content, schedule and practical participation 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\u003eAs a rule, an individual participant's absence does not cause the entire group's session to be rescheduled. Rescheduling a session for the whole group may be agreed separately.\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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Working with a Symbol method has grown out of this long-standing study, her psychotherapeutic experience and her own experiential work with symbols. On the course, Minna teaches the method she has developed and helps participants understand what the unconscious can reveal through symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e For a small group of 3–6 people that you assemble yourself\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 two hours\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 to each participant at the start of the course and theirs 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 with the group organiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourses elsewhere in Finland\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small-group course may also be held at the group's own premises or another location agreed together. If you would like the facilitator to travel outside Espoo, please contact us before ordering and request a quotation. In this case, the course price is determined by the location and travel and other arrangement costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterested in the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet in touch so that we can agree on arrangements that suit your group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:minna.kirsi@semiphoras.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eminna.kirsi@semiphoras.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\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. 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