It is no accident that the movies came of age alongside the discipline of psychology. Both examined the human experience in new and innovative ways, inventing vocabularies and techniques that continue to shape our culture and our very perceptions of ourselves. We will watch portions of four movies in class and explore how psychology can inform our film watching—and how the art of film can teach us about human nature. We recommend that you watch the films in advance of each week’s conversation. Popcorn Psychology Sean Fitzpatrick, PhD, LPC, holds master's degrees in religious studies (Rice University) and clinical psychology (University of Houston - Clear Lake) and received his doctorate in psychology through Saybrook University's program in Jungian studies. Sean is a psychotherapist in private practice and has been employed at The Jung Center since 1997. His recent book The Ethical Imagination: Exploring Fantasy and Desire in Analytical Psychology is available in The Jung Center bookstore. His research interests also include the intersection of psychology and spirituality, and vicarious trauma and the self-care needs of helping professionals and social service providers. He is a senior fellow of the American Leadership Forum and serves on the boards of the Houston Museum District Association and the Network of Behavioral Health Providers. His local and national teaching schedule can be found at his website, sfitzpatrick.com.
Selections:
May 5: Parasite (2019)
May 12: Soul (2020)
May 19: The Rider (2017)
May 26: The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
Instructor: Sean Fitzpatrick
Four Wednesdays, May 5 - 26
5:30 pm - 7 pm CDT
6 CE Hours
$135 ($125 Jung Center Members)
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Popcorn Psychology
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- Written by Michael Craig
Grab some popcorn and discover how film and psychology go together like Mike and Ike.
