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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 master’s 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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Attending the International  Conference of Community Psychology: An Interview with Pacifica Students Elena Degel and Sarah Brown

Elena Degel and Sarah “Mosey” Brown are both students in Pacifica’s M.A./Ph.D. Program in Depth Psychology with Specialization in Community, Liberation, Indigenous, and Eco-Psychologies Program. They attended the 10th International Conference on Community Psychology at the University of the Republic in Uruguay. We’re delighted to hear about their experience. 

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The Dark Feminine in the Sand: Pele and Sandplay with Dr. Lorraine Razzi Freedle

Dr. Lorraine Razzi Freedle is a neuropsychologist, and sandplay teacher, as well as the author of When a Goddess Erupts:  Pele in the Psyche of Women. Dr. Freedle will be teaching “Creation and Destruction: The Living Mythology of the goddess Pele in Jungian Sandplay and Psychotherapy Practice” for Pacifica Extension and International Studies, starting on June 10.

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Stories the World Needs: Charting A Course for Mythological Studies

Dr. Monica Mody is an award-winning poet and scholar, as well as the new Chair of the M.A./Ph.D. in Mythological Studies with Emphasis in Depth Psychology. In this article, she contemplates leading the Mythological Studies program forward, as the first woman of color to hold the position.

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An Unexpected Path: Meet the Chair of Clinical Psychology, Dr. William James Jones

Dr. William James Jones is the Chair and an Assistant Professor for the M.A./Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Depth Psychology program. We’re delighted to learn more about his career and the Clinical Program.

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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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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.

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