In Conversation: Glen Slater & Leonie Mattison
In Conversation: Glen Slater & Leonie Mattison. Slater takes the stage to present Jung vs. Borg: Finding the Deeply Human in a Posthuman Age,
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M.A./Ph.D. Psychology, Religion, and Consciousness Admissions Webinar
Admissions webinar featuring David M. Odorisio, PhD, Chair of Pacifica Graduate Institute’s Psychology, Religion, and Consciousness program.
Pacifica Participates in PCBT Black Leadership Roundtable and Honors Black History Month
Pacifica’s President & CEO, Dr. Leonie H. Mattison, recently participated in a Black Leadership Roundtable conducted by the Pacific Coast Business Times…
Learning about Pacifica’s M.A. in Counseling Psychology Program with Elisabeth Gonella and Gioia Jacobson
Elisabeth Gonella, M.A., and Gioia Jacobson, M.A., are the Interim Department Co-Chairs of the Masters in Counseling Psychology Program. We’re delighted to speak with them about the Counseling Program and their own work.
Spotlight on Pacifica Admissions: An Interview with Michael Mirabella
Michael Mirabella is the Admissions Advisor for MA/PhD in Depth Psychology with Specialization in Jungian and Archetypal Studies, MA/PhD in Psychology, Religion, and Consciousness, M.A/Ph.D in Depth Psychology with Specialization in Community, Liberation, Indigenous, and Eco-Psychologies, and M.A./Ph.D. in Mythological Studies with Emphasis in Depth Psychology. We’re delighted to find out more about Michael and the process of admissions.
Reconnecting with Inner Child Through Playful Attitude and the Buddhist Concept of Non-Attachment: An Interview with Felipe Capiral
Felipe Capiral is an alumnus of our Masters in Counseling Psychology program, as well as offering psychotherapy services in his own practice. Felipe recently gave a talk on “Reconnecting with Inner Child Through Playful Attitude and Buddhist Concept of Non-Attachment” during Journey Week 2024. I’m delighted to speak with him about his work.
Interstitial Intermediaries: A Letter from Kira Kull & Jasmyne D. Gilbert, Senior Editors of The Mythological Studies Journal
The Mythological Studies Journal is an entirely student run publication that emerged out of a desire to share some of the scholarship that comes directly from students’ coursework in the Mythological Studies Program at PGI. The journal has evolved through the years and currently follows the rhythm of an annual publication cycle spearheaded by rotating Co-Senior Editors, typically one second- and one third-year student in the Myth program. Submissions are accepted from students in coursework and dissertation and peer reviewed by a team of volunteers currently active within the program, as well. The 2025 cycle will open for submissions later this spring.
Reflection, Resilience, and Kinship – Honoring Black History Month and Presidents Day
Black History Month invites us to hold multiple truths at once. It is a time to celebrate the rich history, resilience, and contributions of Black individuals across generations. It is also a time to reflect on the ongoing struggles for justice and equality, recognizing the depths of our shared history and the work still ahead. I am learning that my growth relies on me not ignoring my emotions and instead taking time to embrace and reflect on them —acknowledging both the weight of the past and the possibility of a more just future.
Seven Senses: An Interview with Carol Makela
Carol Makela is a teacher and performing artist, as well as an alumni of the M.A. Depth Psychology and Creativity with Emphasis in the Arts and Humanities Program. We’re delighted to speak with her about her career in the performing arts and her new production “Seven Senses: A Feast,” at Unsubdued Theatre Collective that will be performed in two showings on March 1, the start of Women’s History Month.
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.
Interbeing: An Interview with Gerui Grace Ma, Part II
Gerui Grace Ma is in her second year in Pacifica’s M.A. Depth Psychology and Creativity with Emphasis in the Arts and Humanities program. We’re excited to hear about her work in Beijing and her experience at Pacifica in Part II of this interview.
Interbeing: An Interview with Gerui Grace Ma, Part I
Gerui Grace Ma is in her second year in Pacifica’s M.A. Depth Psychology and Creativity with Emphasis in the Arts and Humanities program. We’re excited to hear about her work in Beijing and her experience at Pacifica in this two part interview.
A New Frontier: An Interview with Eric Kalkhurst
Eric Kalkhurst, an accomplished businessperson with a long history in China, will enroll in the new fully online M.A./Ph.D. in Psychology, Religion, and Consciousness Online Program (PRC) in the Fall of 2025. He is making Pacifica a family affair, as his daughter is also enrolled with us. We’re delighted to learn about his previous work and what he looks forward to in the PRC program.
Finding the Deeply Human in a Post-human Age: An Interview with Glen Slater, Ph.D.
Glen Slater is the author of Jung vs. Borg: Finding the Deeply Human in a Posthuman Age, as well as being a faculty member of the M.A./Ph.D. Jungian Psychology and Archetypal Studies program’s new online cohort (DJO). We’re delighted to catch up with Glen about his new book, as well as this exciting new online offering from Pacifica.
Consciousness and Religion: An Interview with Chantal Noa Forbes
Chantal Noa Forbes is a transdisciplinary scholar, storyteller, and educator at the intersection of ecology, spirituality, and culture, who will be joining the new fully online M.A./Ph.D. in Psychology, Religion, and Consciousness (PRC) in the Fall as an adjunct faculty member. We’re delighted to speak with Chantal about her work and upcoming participation in Pacifica’s new program.
Loving-Kindness and the Quiet Heart: Holiday Message to the Pacifica Community
At the start of this year, I engaged in a ritual rooted in listening—listening to what the psyche quietly asks of my leadership and the soul of the community I serve. The word that emerged was loving-kindness. At first, I questioned whether this word was sufficient for the complexities of leadership amid the fractures and upheavals in higher education, society, and life itself. Yet, in relinquishing control, embracing vulnerability, and trusting the unfolding wisdom of what I could not yet fully see, loving-kindness called me—and us—to meet life’s contradictions with presence and courage rather than retreat.
Carrying Forward the Matriarch and the Mystery: An interview with Christiena Paulette Auguste
Christiena Paulette Auguste, who performs under the nom de plume CHRIS [THE] ALCHEMIST, is enrolled in our new M.A./Ph.D. in Psychology, Religion, and Consciousness, which is now accepting applications. We’re delighted to hear more about our new student and what led her to start our completely online degree.
Pacifica Celebrates December Holidays
As we approach the December holidays—a season rich with traditions around the world like Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, Ōmisoka, and the celebration of the New Year—it’s a fitting time to pause and reflect on our shared journey. This moment invites us to honor the diversity of our community, the beauty of the traditions we carry, and the collective mission that unites us: animae mundi colendae gratia” (tending the soul of and in the world).
Celebrating Pacifica’s Values: Tending Soul In and Of the World
As we entered the introspective winter months, Pacifica reached out across our community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni, asking for reflections on our core values: Logos, Eros, Consciousness, Integrity, Service, and Stewardship.
Sharing Interests, Connection, and Community: Launching Student Clubs at Pacifica
The Student Services Team is delighted to announce the launch of Student Clubs at Pacifica. This new initiative stemmed from student feedback from our annual student survey, as well as narrative feedback from other sources such as meetings, orientations, etc. Recent student survey findings show that the top ranked item when asked what would help students find work in their chosen field was “increased opportunities for networking with faculty, alums, and students across programs.” We hope that this new initiative promotes connection between students across programs based on shared identities, interests, and passions.
