Pacifica Graduate Institute, renowned for its leadership in depth psychology and applied Jungian studies, proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking certificate program, Restoration and the Returning Warrior: A Depth Psychological Approach to PTSD and Moral Injury. This innovative course is designed to provide veterans, their families, and professionals serving the veteran community with transformative tools to address the psychological, emotional, and spiritual challenges of military service and reintegration into civilian life.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pacifica Graduate Institute, renowned for its leadership in depth psychology and applied Jungian studies, proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking certificate program, Restoration and the Returning Warrior: A Depth Psychological Approach to PTSD and Moral Injury. This innovative course is designed to provide veterans, their families, and professionals serving the veteran community with transformative tools to address the psychological, emotional, and spiritual challenges of military service and reintegration into civilian life. It has the distinct advantage of combining perspectives from four internationally renowned authors, educators, and transformational leaders in the fields of Analytical Psychology, Military Psychology, and Military Psychiatry each of whom specialize in war mental health trauma.
The online certificate program, starting February 20th, is crafted to explore the unique experiences of veterans through a depth psychological lens, focusing on healing moral injury and trauma. Participants will engage with powerful therapeutic modalities, including mythological storytelling, archetypal analysis, and somatic practices, to foster resilience and renewal.
"Pacifica has always been at the forefront of education that nurtures the soul and psyche. Offering depth psychological therapeutic care and support for veterans is part of the foundational history of Pacifica" said Loralee M. Scott, MFA, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Lifelong Learning. "This program reflects our commitment to Pacifica's unique mission and to bringing healing and restoration to those who have sacrificed so much for our nation."
Key highlights of the program include:
- Depth Psychological Framework: A focus on archetypes, myths, and symbols to address the inner wounds of war.
- Holistic Healing Practices: Integrating somatic, creative, and relational methods to support the healing process.
- Expert Faculty: This certificate has the distinct advantage of combining perspectives from four internationally renowned authors, educators, and transformational leaders in the fields of analytical psychology, military psychology, and military psychiatry, each of whom specialize in war mental health trauma.
- Flexibility: Fully online delivery, allowing participants from across the country to engage in meaningful learning without geographical limitations.
Pacifica Graduate Institute's President and CEO, Dr. Leonie H. Mattison says, "The inner wounds of war—moral injury, trauma, and the search for meaning—demand a deeper approach to healing. With this program, we engage veterans, their families, and caregivers in a journey of restoration grounded in the timeless wisdom of depth psychology. Pacifica is committed to honoring the complexities of their experiences by creating space for transformation for the individual and the collective psyche that binds us all."
This program is ideal for therapists, counselors and clinicians committed to developing a more diverse and effective therapeutic palette in working with veterans as well as veterans themselves seeking a deeper understanding of their experiences, and family members who wish to provide compassionate support.
Pacifica invites all veteran-serving organizations, advocates, and policymakers to join in spreading the word about this essential program. By equipping individuals with the tools to address PTSD and moral injury, Restoration and the Returning Warrior aims to transform the lives of veterans and their families, honoring their service with a path to healing and growth.
For more information and to register for the program, visit https://extension.pacifica.edu/restoration-and-the-returning-warrior/
About Pacifica Graduate Institute
Pacifica Graduate Institute is a globally recognized center for the study of depth psychology, the humanities, and mythological studies. Rooted in the traditions of Jungian and archetypal psychology, Pacifica's mission is to tend to the soul of the world and foster a more humane and sustainable future.
Pacifica Extension is the continuing education arm of Pacifica Graduate Institute offering graduate level certificates, courses and innovative conferences that bring the transformative applications of depth psychology to diverse professional fields and contemporary challenges. Featuring a Lifelong Learner membership, Pacifica Extension connects its members to globally recognized depth psychological scholar/practitioners.
Media Contact
Loralee M. Scott, Pacifica Graduate Institute, 1 805-969-3626, [email protected], https://extension.pacifica.edu/
SOURCE Pacifica Graduate Institute
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