Mining the self at midlife

For many women, midlife is a threshold that exacts no less than our full attention.

with Dr Vanessa Black

The myriad ways our psyches and souls intreat us during this powerful transition are as unique as each individual. At the same time, the conscious embodiment of a Crone is something that is as old as time and shrouded in mystery, power, and sometimes stigma.

This workshop aims to inspire practitioners to interweave the perspectives of depth psychology, somatics, and homeopathy in collaborating with clients.

‘Mining the self’ at midlife explores depth psychological and somatic processes in order to provide tools that help to make meaning of this liberating and potent threshold.

About Vanessa Black

Vanessa Black Is a graduate of the Los Angeles School of Homeopathy and of the Depth Psychology Somatic Specialization Program at Pacifica Graduate Institute. She holds an M.A., from the same program and a B.S., in Biology and Psychology.

Her clinical work focuses on the effects of trauma and her doctoral research explored the relationship to power and countertransference in professional dyadic relationships.

In addition to a private practice, Dr. Black mentors homeopaths, therapists, and psychology students. She is currently the alumni board representative for the Diversity and Inclusion Council at Pacifica Graduate Institute, and a board member for the California Homeopathic Medical Society. You can view Dr. Black’s website at https://www.functionalalchemy.org