March Event: Reclaiming the Heart of Masculinity: A Depth Psychology Approach with Bud Harris, PhD

For good reason, “patriarchal” and “toxic” are words we often hear describing masculinity. Yet, we live in a time of dramatic challenges when the life-giving, life-affirming spirit of masculinity is desperately needed. Dr. Harris, a Zurich-trained Jungian analyst with more than 40 years professional experience, cuts through the confusion surrounding masculine issues by exploring the potentials, satisfactions, and responsibilities of being a man from their archetypal roots.

Admission: $20 ($10 for students)

Chris Cunniffe

Betsy Grund

Charleston Jung Society

Science & Education

Self Exploration

Ethics

Self-Empowerment

Life Transformation

Psychology

Mythology

Carl Jung

Consciousness

Jungian Psychology

Mind Body Wellness

Symbols and Archetypes

Dreams

Metaphysics

Humanity

Self-Realization

Sheila B

Gerry

George Kefalos

Kathleen ("Kat")

John Romig Johnson

Nicole R Watts

**Bud Harris** defines himself as a husband, a father, grandfather, psychologist and Jungian analyst. Early in his life he earned a bachelor’s degree in management from Georgia Tech in Atlanta Georgia. After Tech, Bud became a businessman and then owned his own business which he operated successfully. However, in spite of his achievements, he found his life in the cul-de-sac that he explains in his book *Sacred Selfishness*.

Following a period of dissatisfaction and searching, he returned to school to change careers and eventually earned his Ph.D. in psychology.
After becoming a psychotherapist and psychologist, he experienced the call to further his growth by becoming a Jungian analyst. Bud moved to Zürich, Switzerland where he trained for over five years until he became a diplomate Jungian analyst. Bud explains that “In many ways my educational odyssey has been a reflection of the transformational pattern of my life.” Bud notes that writing *Sacred Selfishness* (his fourth book) was a labor of love. He says, “Jungian work becomes the path of an authentic life, a life that is fulfilling, passionate and full of love. And this journey is fueled by self-knowledge and awareness. This is the path that healed and transformed my life.”

“I also wanted to write the book I wish someone had written when I was struggling in my early thirties or at midlife. By this I mean a book for everyone that isn’t loaded with professional jargon. While I love the books by Jung and other depth psychologists, I found them difficult until I became schooled in the field.”

Reclaiming the Heart of Masculinity

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