An Introspective Journey To Connect With Your Internal Figures

Exploring The Gothic Psyche:
Jungian Concepts
In Gothic Literature

Benefits of doing this unique Mentoring Course

Deepen your understanding of characters' psychology, themes and settings.

Develop your Analytical Skills by deciphering layers of meaning, symbolism and character motivations.

Contribute to your Personal Growth through the analysis of archetypes and their manifestations in literature.

Learn new creative interpretation skills to elaborate more nuanced and psychologically rich stories.

Find new professional applications through the crafting of compelling narratives or understanding the psyche of characters, readers, or clients more profoundly.

Acquire a new interdisciplinary perspective for fields like literary criticism, psychology, philosophy, and cultural studies.

Gain cultural insight for a deeper appreciation of the societal influences embedded in these texts.

Obtain tools for facilitated discussions and exchange of ideas to connect at a deeper level with those around you.

Who is this Mentoring Course for?

Writers and authors looking to infuse depth into their storytelling or narratives to create rich, psychologically-layered characters and atmospheres.

Therapists and Counsellors who deal with clients with darker or more complex emotions.

Literature Students or Academics exploring Gothic literature with a focus on Jungian concepts who want to acquire a deeper understanding of symbolism, archetypes, and psychological themes present in the genre.

Artists and Creators such as visual artists, filmmakers, game developers, and other creative professionals who want to add layers of meaning and symbolism to their work, creating more impactful and thought-provoking content.

Teachers and educators in the areas of literature, psychology, or creative writing who want to provide a unique perspective and engage students in a deeper analysis of texts or psychological concepts.

Leaders and Coaches who are looking to improve their team dynamics, individual development, and understanding of the deeper motivations of others.

Philosophers and Thinkers interested in exploring the intersection between psychology, literature, and philosophy who want to expand their understanding of the human experience.

Exploring the Gothic Psyche: Jungian Concepts in Gothic Literature

An Introspective Journey to connect with your internal figures

Module 1: Introduction to Jungian Psychology and Gothic Literature

Lesson 1: Understanding Jungian Archetypes

Overview of archetypes and their relevance in the human psyche.

Lesson 2: Introduction to Gothic Literature

Defining Gothic Literature, its origins, and core elements.
Exercise: analysis of archetypal elements in a selected Gothic text

Module 2: Jungian Archetypes in Gothic Characters

Lesson 3: The Hero, The Shadow, and The Anima/Animus in Gothic Protagonists

Exploring how these archetypes manifest in key characters in Gothic Literature.

Lesson 4: The Trickster, The Wise Old Man/Woman, and the Persona

Discussing the presence and significance of these archetypes in Gothic antagonists or secondary characters.
Exercise: analysis and identification of archetypal roles in different Gothic characters.

Module 3 : Symbols, Dreams, and Gothic Imagery

Lesson 5: Symbolism and Jungian interpretation of Gothic Settings

Analysis of the symbolism of Gothic landscapes, architecture, and other elements.

Lesson 6: Dreams and the Unconscious in Gothic Narratives

Understanding dream symbolism and its incorporation into Gothic storytelling.
Exercise: Interpreting symbols and dreams in a chosen Gothic tale.

Module 4 : Shadow Work and Gothic Themes

Lesson 7: Exploring the Shadow Self in Gothic Themes

How Gothic literature addresses the concept of the Shadow and its implications.

Lesson 8: Embracing Darkness: Transformation and Integration

Understanding the potential for personal growth through confronting the shadow self.
Exercise: Writing exercises or journal prompts for exploring one's own shadow aspects.

Module 5 : The Collective Unconscious and Gothic Culture

Lesson 9: Collective Unconscious and Cultural Representation in Gothic Works

Examining how Gothic literature mirrors societal fears and anxieties.

Lesson 10: Influence and Legacy: Gothic Elements in Modern Media

Analysing how Jungian concepts continue to influence contemporary Gothic narratives.
Exercise: Analysis of modern media (film, literature, etc.) through a Jungian lens.

Module 6 : Final Project and Integration

Project Assignment: Creating an original piece (essay, short story, analysis, etc.) applying Jungian concepts to a chosen Gothic text or creating a Gothic narrative with Jungian themes.
Presentation and Discussion: Sharing and discussing final projects, integrating learned concepts, and reflecting on personal insights gained throughout the course.

Conclusion and Reflection

Summarising key takeaways from the course.
Reflective exercises for personal growth and application of learned concepts beyond the course.

"This first Module was a total blast! 🤩

I thought I probably won't learn many new things as I've been into Gothic for a long time, and have already embarked on discovering Jung myself; BUT I was so wrong 😁. The synthesis of the two and the way you broke it down so clearly is priceless."

MFA student and founder of the books and arts club Gavran.

Meet your Mentor

Alicia Domínguez

Philologist, Independent Researcher, Writer, Introspective Mentor

Alicia Domínguez is a graduate of English philology with a deep passion for Gothic Literature, Neuroscience and Jungian Psychology. As an independent researcher, she has been working on the different manifestations of the archetype of the Great Mother in texts and productions with Gothic elements since 2022 to bring light to the mental process of the characters, authors, and readers.

She is the owner, writer and editor of the online magazine You Are Gothic But You Don't Know It and creates digital content in her blog The Jungian Gothicist, on the online writing platform Medium and on her YouTube channel: Alice In Gothic Land.

As a businesswoman, entrepreneur, teacher and guide, she has been helping people achieve their linguistic and professional goals for more than 20 years.

Alicia has a short story in a Spanish fiction anthology called Crónicas Microvampíricas, concurso de microrelatos sobre vampiros and a collaborative book called Diario de Madres Escritoras II, un nuevo comienzo, both edited and published by Diversidad Literaria.

She is currently working on a critical essay that will be part of the collection Women in Supernatural, Critical Essays organised by Susan Nylander and Amanda Taylor to be published by McFarland Publishing.

She has presented several essays on language, literature and psychology at conferences such as Besarilia and FOGO and participated in conferences and online groups such as Romancing the Gothic and Haunted Shores.

- Course Price -

7-module course

€64.00

Each Module - Monthly payments

€415.00

Full Course - One payment

Course details

COURSE DETAILS

The first three modules are available to you as recordings as soon as you purchase the course.

For the remaining modules, I look forward to seeing you in the live class that takes place on the second Saturday of every month. If you can't make it, you will receive the recording on the course platform.

Each session lasts between 1.5 - 2 hours approx. and includes:

Access to a mentoring course platform.
Additional materials (except books, films or series).
Uploading of the sessions.
Practical exercises.
Q & A during the sessions.
Monthly newsletter.

Download a recording of the free webinar to find out more about this mentoring course and meet your mentor!

This year you will make the difference!