Jung Association of Central Ohio

Bollingen Conference - Morning Lecture Titled "Jung, AI and Psychological Integrity” plus an Afternoon Workshop on “Jung’s Myth of Consciousness in the Digital Age"
2025-10-18 09:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
October 18, 2026 from 9:30 to 4
First Community 3777 Dublin Road
In Person and by Zoom
Please note that in order to meet tech support costs there will be an added registration fee to participate by Zoom.

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We are very excited that this year’s Conference will focus on the outer world of AI and how it impacts us on our inner world journey.
For the past twenty-five years, Glen Slater, Ph.D. has been a member of the core faculty at Pacifica Graduate Institute, where he is currently the Associate Chair of its Jungian and Archetypal Psychology Program. He is the author of Jung vs Borg: Finding the Deeply Human in a Posthuman Age (2024), editor of the third volume of James Hillman’s Uniform Edition, Senex and Puer (2005), co-editor of the essay collection, Varieties of Mythic Experience (2007). He has also written numerous articles and book chapters for Jungian publications. His research and writing interests concern Jung and film, the psychology of religion, and depth psychology and technology.
Dr. Slater will present a morning lecture titled “Jung, AI and Psychological Integrity” followed by an afternoon workshop titled “Jung’s Myth of Consciousness in the Digital Age.” The conference qualifies for 5.5 continuing education units.
There will be a one-hour lunch break, and we have access to both a large refrigerator as well as a microwave so please feel free to bring a lunch (with your name on it). There are also lunch places in the area.
Lecture: Jung, AI and Psychological Integrity.
Description: In my recent book, Jung vs Borg: Finding the Deeply Human in a Posthuman Age, I discuss how the integrity of the human psyche is colliding with our adaptation to digital technology. I contend that a collapse of inner ecology has begun to follow that of outer ecology. This collapse concerns radical changes to human thought processes and a detrimental separation from the deeper ground of existence. Alongside the many benefits of information technologies and online life, a number of psycho-social problems are implicated in this underlying fragmentation. These problems include an omnipresence of disinformation, blurring lines between the actual and the virtual, and epidemics of anxiety, depression and loneliness. Even in the face of such trends, many futurists are advocating for a merger of human and artificial intelligence. In this presentation I will turn to C. G. Jung’s understanding of archetypal patterns and psychodynamics to engage these matters. A focus will be on the contrast between the integrative experiences Jung emphasized and the dissociative style of consciousness that pervades today’s digital lifestyle. We will thereby explore the way Jung’s psychology offers a critical counterpoint to the preoccupation with the present and future technologies.
Workshop: Jung’s Myth of Consciousness in the Digital Age
Description: C.G. Jung understood that psychological wellbeing rests on having a story or “myth” that conveys the meaning and purpose of existence. Along these lines, both Jung and his followers have contended that “the creation of consciousness” (Edinger) is a fitting myth for our time, joining the personal and collective significance of the individuation process. At this cultural-historical juncture, as information expands and wisdom contracts, this vision of making the unconscious more conscious may have found its ultimate purpose. With the meeting of information technology and biotechnology, the power to reshape the world is turning into the power to reshape ourselves. But can we wield this power in conscious ways, or will we reengineer human nature before we understand it? This workshop will consider our habits of mind in the digital age, the differences between consciousness and intelligence, the re-enchantment of ways of knowing, and the redemptive prospect of a more co-creative way forward—one that taps the wisdom of the psyche and accounts for the fullness and depth of our humanity.
Maggi Colwell, JACO Board Member and Art Therapist, interviewed Dr. Slater about the program he will be presenting. To see the interview, click here.
To learn more about Dr. Slater and his thought process, you may want to look into his recent book, “Jung vs. Borg: Finding the Deeply Human in a Posthuman Age.”[1] In addition, we are including here links to 4 articles
1. Jung and the Posthumans
2. Re-Sink the Titanic
3. J Analytical Psychology – 2024 – Slattery – Slater Glen Jung vs Borg Finding the Deeply Human in a Posthuman Age
4. A New Global Crisis
In critiquing Dr. Slater’s book, Donald Kalshed stated: “Many years ago C. G. Jung warned us that without an ‘imagination for evil’ we modern human beings were in danger of becoming instruments of the very evil we abhor. Glen Slater’s brilliant and passionate analysis of online culture and its insidious seductions of hyperreality, virtual companions, and cyber presences—all run by artificial intelligence—opens up that imagination in ways that are both terrifying and illuminating. To become conscious of these dehumanizing forces in our midst and how to combat their dissociative effects on the inner life of the soul should be a major focus of all depth psychological training in the 21st century. I cannot emphasize strongly enough the importance of this book.”
[1] For Star Trek fans, you may recall the infamous Borg—a species that converted humans into cyborgs and the famous line, “You will be assimilated.”
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SATURDAY CONVERSATIONS
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00
October 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
1550 Old Henderson Rd., Columbus, OH 43220
In Person Only
Please join us in a discussion/follow up to our Bollingen Conference. Coffee, tea, snacks, and community. It promises to be a very interesting conversation. Scroll below to register, for though this is a free event your RSVP is immensely helpful to us in planning for space and refreshments. Many thanks.

From Darkness to Light: The Astrology of the Winter Solstice
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | First Community, 1320 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43212
SATURDAY CONVERSATIONS
From Darkness to Light: The Astrology of the Winter Solstice
December 13, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Burkhart Chapel, First Community
1320 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212
In Person Only
Each year at the winter solstice, we share a collective journey from darkness into light. This passage is reflected in the symbols, rituals, and celebrations of the season—whether personal, communal, spiritual, or even commercial.
Please join us on December 13th when we will have an engaging discussion on the signs, transits, and archetypal themes of the solstice season with JACO members Shawn Casey and Alissa Ohashi (who are also members of the Central Ohio Astrology Group). Co-Facilitating is astrologer and counselor Amy Kisei (www.amykisei.org/).
Together, we will explore how astrology illuminates the deeper meaning of this time of renewal and helps us connect with its enduring myths and mysteries.
Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. Although always free (and you can just show up), we would appreciate it if you would register so we can prepare accordingly.
Also, because we are holding this get together at First Community, our library will be open for your perusal and books will be available for sale!
Please scroll below to register.

2026 Tarot Workshops
2026-01-06 19:00 - 2026-02-03 21:00
We are very excited to announce that, for the fourth year, JudyAnne Morse will be back with us in 2026 to explore the world of Tarot.
While Jung did not write specifically about Tarot, he did recommend working with archetypes. As such, the Tarot can be seen as a path that leads us through the process of individuation of which Jung spoke i.e., a process of becoming aware of one’s self, one’s make-up, and the way to discover one’s true inner self. Tarot, when used as a sacred oracle and a focus for meditation and spiritual work, becomes a perfect tool to assist us in the individuation process.
2026 is the Year of the Wheel of Fortune (10). It is also governed by the Magician (1). As archetypes, the Wheel is fate/destiny; the Magician is the animus (masculine energy)/trickster. As symbols, the Wheel reflects cycles and change; the Magician reflects magic and power.
JudyAnne will be presenting 3 workshops on Zoom:

January 6, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. Annual Draw (all levels). This workshop will focus on what it means to say that 2026 is a year governed by the Wheel of Fortune and the Magician. JudyAnne will then guide the participants through a draw for each month with a focused question for each month.

2. January 20, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. Introduction to Tarot 101 (beginner level). This workshop will focus on the basic structure of a Tarot deck including the concepts of Major and Minor Arcana (including the Court cards), the suits, imagery, and basic terminology. Participants will also find their Soul and Personality cards as well as go through a basic reading.
3. February 3, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. Introduction to Kabbalah and Tarot (intermediate level). This workshop is designed for people with a good understanding of Tarot and are curious about how it is connected to Kaballah. The class will include a discussion of some of the basic concepts of the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and how these relate to Tarot. You do not need to have a Kabbalistic Tarot deck to attend this program. However, if you are interested, JudyAnne’s favorite Kabbalistic Tarot deck is “Tarot of the Spirit” by Pamela Eakins.
All workshops also include pdf documents packed with images and information. And, if you have ever attended one of JudyAnne’s classes, you know just how valuable these documents are.
JudyAnne is a graduate of the Pacific Mystery School, a certified teacher of Kabbalah and Tarot in the Western Mystery School, and a published poet. In addition, she has recently published an oracle deck, “The Remembering Tree” (available on MakePlayingCards.com), a guidebook to the deck, “The Remembering Tree Oracle, Awakening the Hidden Paths of the Tree of Life,” and a book, “The Living Tree of Life: From Crown to Kingdom, A Kabbalistic Journey of Contemplative Prayer” (both available on Amazon).
Please scroll below to register – there are two registration fees for each of the 3 workshops: one for members and one for non-members. Take your time to select A. the date(s) you wish to attend and B. the proper category – Member or NonMember.

JACO Book Club: Erin Morgenstern’s "The Night Circus"
2026-01-11 16:00 - 17:30
Starting January 11, 2026
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. EST
Zoom Only
What a great way to start off the New Year. Mike Schaefer introduces the book he wants to explore this way—As our world seems awash in shallowness, heaviness, and dissociation, we often struggle to find ways to respond when things become so one-sided. Something is missing, hidden in the shadows cast by the prevalent forces at work. This year, JACO will be exploring the notion of deep playful engagement. This may be the balm we need to heal this lopsidedness. In this spirit, our next book club selection is Erin Morgenstern’s “The Night Circus”; a book that is both playful and deep and a wonderful catalyst for engagement for a community like ours.
Please scroll below to register, and remember, Book Club is always free.

Saturday Conversations: The Four Faces of the Jung Association
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | First Community, 1320 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43212
Saturday February 7
10 am to noon
In-Person Only
First Community
Burkhart Chapel
1320 Cambridge Blvd 43212
This is a free program, but we would appreciate it if you would RSVP below so we can plan accordingly.
The Jung Association of Central Ohio presents many faces to our public. We engage with depth psychology and Jungian theory, support artistic expression and appreciation, and explore archetypal themes in dreams, film, and literature. We know that engaging Jung’s thought can help make sense of an increasingly chaotic world. And we have all benefitted from the deepened experience of self that emerges during the individuation process. But how do we share these depths with the wider world?
For this in-person Saturday conversation, the JACO Outreach Committee invites our membership to help envision how we might most effectively present this rich spectrum of work to our various audiences. Together, we will participate in a facilitated exploration of the many faces of the Jung Association. We will use Jung’s four functions—thinking, feeling, sensing, and intuition—as a framework for understanding and communicating who we are.
