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Master's and Doctoral Programs in Depth Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Mythological Studies, Consciousness, and the Humanities
Pacifica Graduate Institute is an accredited graduate school offering masters and doctoral degree programs in the traditions of depth psychology. Our educational environment nourishes respect for cultural diversity and individual differences, and our students have access to an impressive array of educational resources on Pacifica’s two campuses, both of which are located a few miles south of Santa Barbara, California.
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Pacifica News
David Odorisio, Ph.D., currently the Co-Chair of Pacifica’s Mythological Studies program, will be leading the launch of a new M.A./Ph.D. program in Fall 2024, in Psychology, Religion, and Consciousness. This is the final part in a two-part interview
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Connie Alexander-Boaitey is the co-founder of Gateway Educational Services, advocating for Santa Barbara’s underserved students through education. She is also the current president of the Santa Barbara NAACP. On April 20th, the NAACP is holding the “Black Women’s Health Equity Conference” in Santa Barbara, a free event for Black women from Santa Barbara, Ventura, Santa Maria & Lompoc. PGI President & CEO Dr. Leonie H. Mattison will be speaking at and participating in the conference. We’re delighted to hear more about Connie’s work in Part I of II of this interview, which is part of the Pacifica Soul Promise Series.
Pacifica News
David Odorisio, Ph.D., currently the Co-Chair of Pacifica’s Mythological Studies program, will be leading the launch of a new M.A./Ph.D. program in Fall 2024, in Psychology, Religion, and Consciousness.
Pacifica News
Dr. Mattison’s talk in April, “Depth Psychology at the Threshold: Integrating Ancient Wisdom and Modern Technology in a Posthuman Age” will explore the convergence of depth psychology with Al, as technology opens the door to a future beyond our wildest imaginings. Leonie Mattison will posit that by making the choice to embrace Al, we will transcend physical and economic barriers to create a community that welcomes all.
Pacifica News
Connie Alexander-Boaitey is the co-founder of Gateway Educational Services, advocating for Santa Barbara’s underserved students through education. She is also the current president of the Santa Barbara NAACP. On April 20th, the NAACP is holding the “Black Women’s Health Equity Conference” in Santa Barbara, a free event for Black women from Santa Barbara, Ventura, Santa Maria & Lompoc. PGI President & CEO Dr. Leonie H. Mattison will be speaking at and participating in the conference. We’re delighted to hear more about Connie’s work in Part I of II of this interview, which is part of the Pacifica Soul Promise Series.
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Graduate Programs
Pacifica’s unique mission primarily attracts innovative and creative working professionals who are interested in a rigorous intellectual experience that connects with their souls and positively transforms how they see the world. A Pacifica graduate degree equips them for the vocation they feel called to, whether to enhance what they are already doing or equip them for new and additional work in the world.
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PACIFICA EXTENSION
Immerse yourself in Pacifica’s transformative learning community through a retreat program, professional training, or cutting edge conference featuring leaders in the depth psychological and healing traditions.
Featured Pacifica Extension Events
Juliet Rohde-Brown, Ph.D., is the Chair for the Depth Psychology: Integrative Therapy and Healing Practices doctoral specialization program at Pacifica Graduate Institute, and a mentor to many. She will be teaching the Pacifica Extension course, “Shadow and Society: The Forgotten Child in Collective Contexts,” on April 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2024. The class will be offered live on Zoom.
April 4, 2024
April 4th, 2024 1 Live Class | Offered Live via Zoom Register: https://retreat.pacifica.edu/jung-vs-borg-finding-the-deeply-human-in-a-posthuman-age/ Program Description Glen Slater’s recent publication Jung vs Borg: Finding the Deeply Human in a Posthuman Age contends that the industrial disruption of the outer world is being followed by a post-industrial disruption of the inner world. The shadow side of the…
April 3, 2024
April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 2024 4 Live Classes | Offered Live via Zoom Register: https://retreat.pacifica.edu/shadow-and-society-the-forgotten-child-in-collective-contexts/ Program Description What you will receive: 4 Live Webinar Sessions with Q & A 4 Links to the Recordings The child image may serve as an archetypal presence that invites deep listening to inner voices and embodied engagement. As…
May 18, 2024
May 18th – December 7th, 2024 8 Monthly Online Classes with Sharon Blackie | Offered Live via Zoom Register: https://retreat.pacifica.edu/graduate-certificate-finding-ourselves-in-fairytales/ Program Description What you will receive 8 Live Webinar Sessions with Q & A 8 Links to Pre-recorded Learning Sessions with Sharon Blackie Learning Resource Guide Graduate Certificate 8 CECs* Course Description: We are…
April 20, 2024
April 20th – November 30th, 2024 14 Live Courses | Offered Live via Zoom Register: https://retreat.pacifica.edu/graduate-certificate-when-terror-reigns/ Program Description What you will receive 14 Live Interactive Learning Sessions with world recognized Jungian Analysts & Scholars 14 Recorded Learning Sessions with world recognized Jungian Analysts & Scholars A Learning Resource Guide with links to suggested books, articles,…
April 4, 2024
April 4th – July 25th, 2024 16 Live Courses | Offered Live via Zoom Register: https://retreat.pacifica.edu/applied-archetypal-astrology-advanced-training-certificate/ Program Description What you will receive: 16 Interactive Live Webinar Sessions with world recognized experts in archetypal psychology and archetypal astrology 16 Video Learning Sessions to watch at your convenience A Learning Resource Guide with links to suggested books,…
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