The Psychodynamics of Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery with David Schoen
Presentation of Addiction and Archetypal Evil by Jungian Analyst David Schoen. David will be sharing his work from his book “The War of the Gods in Addiction”, CG Jung, Alcoholics Anonymous, and Archetypal Evil, followed by a live discussion and Q&A. This is a LIVE IN-PERSON event at the Carlisle Inn Sarasota and will also be live-streamed via Zoom.
The War of the Gods in Addiction: The Psychodynamics of Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery
David Schoen will present an overview of the psychodyamics of addiction, treatment, and recovery through the dual lensses of the 12 steps of AA and Jungian psychology. This will be based on the famous correspondence between Bill W. (cofounder of AA) and C. G. Jung. He will describe the development of a typical addiction, its true nature, the importance of archetypal shadow / archetypal evil in the addiction process and why the principles of the 12 steps of AA are the most effective treatment approach in addressing an addiction. This lecture would be relevant for individuals interested in Jungian psychology, alcoholism and addiction dynamics, recovery, and the existence of archetypal shadow / archetypal evil in our world, as well as the general public.
David Schoen, LCSW, MSSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and IAAP Certified Jungian Analyst practicing in Covington, Louisiana, near New Orleans. He has a background as an alcoholism chemical dependency counselor. He is a senior analyst in the Inter Regional Society of Jungian Analysts, cofounder and coordinator of the New Orleans Jungian Training Seminar and advisor to the CG Jung Society of Baton Rouge. David lectures and teaches nationally and internationally. He has published internationally and is a Louisiana poet. His books include Divine Tempest: The Hurricane as a Psychic Phenomenon (1998), The War of the Gods in Addiction: C.G. Jung, Alcoholics Anonymous and Archetypal Evil (2009) and Always a Fighting Tiger: Memoirs of an Ordinary LSU Football Fan (2014).
Recommended Resources
- The War of the Gods in Addiction: C.G. Jung, Alcoholics Anonymous and Archetypal Evil (2009) by David Schoen
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions by Bill W., Alcoholics Anonymous
This is a LIVE IN-PERSON event – David Schoen will be presenting IN-PERSON at the Carlisle Inn and will also be live-streamed on Zoom. All registrants have the option to join us live or via Zoom. Zoom links will be emailed upon registration.
Date
- Mar 15 2025
Time
- 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Cost
- $60 Members / $75 Non-Members
Labels
- Lecture,
- Workshop
Location
- 1001 Love Ave, Sarasota, FL 34232
Speaker
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David Schoen
David Schoen, Jungian Analyst, LCSW, MSSW, holds a master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of Texas at Austin. He has a background as an alcohol and chemical dependency counselor, and as a clinical social worker. Schoen wrote what is regarded as a classic book on Addiction, AA and Jungian Psychology.
He is now a senior analyst with the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts, he chairs their Ethics Committee, is cofounder and past coordinator of the New Orleans Jungian Seminar, and is currently an advisor to the C.G. Jung Society of Baton Rouge. David speaks nationally and internationally on various aspects of Jungian Psychology, and is a Louisiana Poet. His books include Divine Tempest: The Hurricane as a Psychic Phenomenon (1998), The War of the Gods in Addiction: C.G. Jung, Alcoholics Anonymous and Archetypal Evil (2009) and Always a Fighting Tiger: Memoirs of an Ordinary LSU Football Fan (2014).
