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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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Depth Psychology and Creativity with Emphasis in the Arts and Humanities Admissions Webinar

Depth Psychology and Creativity with Emphasis in the Arts and Humanities Admissions Webinar featuring Dr. Wood and Dr. Literski.

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Psychology, Religion, and Consciousness Admissions Webinar

Admissions webinar featuring David M. Odorisio, PhD, Chair of Pacifica Graduate Institute’s Psychology, Religion, and Consciousness program.

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Jungian and Archetypal Studies MA/PhD Admissions Webinar

Join our free Admissions Webinar for our M.A./Ph.D. Jungian and Archetypal Studies program. Learn about our online or low-residency tracks.

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The Spirits Left: An Interview with Edward Tick, Ph.D., Part II

Edward Tick, PhD, is an archetypal psychotherapist, educator, poet, author, and international pilgrimage guide and activist, who has been working to heal the wounds from violent trauma in veterans, families, societies, and our world for over forty years. He is also a co-teacher of Pacifica Extension and International Studies’ upcoming certificate, “A Depth Psychological Approach to Moral Injury and PTSD in Veterans: Restoration and the Returning Warrior,” February 20, 2025 – July 31, 2025. I’m delighted to speak with Ed about his work and the certificate in Part II of this two-part interview.

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A Depth Psychological Approach to Moral Injury and PTSD in Veterans: An Interview with Erik Goodwyn, MD

Erik Goodwyn, MD, is a psychiatrist who has listened to the dreams and fantasies of suffering people in both military and civilian settings. He is a veteran and a scholar published in anthropology, dream analysis, mythology, ritual, philosophy, and archetypal psychology. He is also a co-teacher of Pacifica Extension and International Studies’ upcoming certificate, “Restoration and the Returning Warrior: A Depth Psychological Approach to Moral Injury and PTSD in Veterans,” February 20, 2025 – July 31, 2025.

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.

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