Parallel Lives

Today Dimmer talks to Canadian psychologist and psychoanalyst, Susan Meindl about Jungian themes and Active Imagination. Q couldn't make this episode, but don't worry, he'll be back for the next. See below for details of Susan's presentation to the C G Jung Society of Montreal!

Such Stuff as Dreams Are Made On:

The Role of Fantasy in Jungian Life

A lecture by Susan Meindl 

Friday, April 12th  7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (EDT)

A short video clip about her presentation

 https://youtu.be/w7bOW_Temg

Susan Meindl is a psychologist and psychoanalyst in private practice in Montreal, Canada

Active imagination is considered one of the “four pillars” of Jungian psychology. There are, however, many naturally and intuitively entered-into mental activities which draw on the same human capacities as active imagination, but without an intentional therapeutic effect. For individuals with a strong capacity for imagination, fantasy life can be alluring, treacherous and for some, addictive. What happens when active imagination escapes the analyst’s office and wanders around “wild” in the psychological world? 

Jung was aware of some of the dangers, but he also felt that active imagination was a powerful adjunct to dreams as a way of connecting to deeper parts of ourselves, individuating and creating a living relationship with our unconscious. Please join me for this lecture and seminar in which we will explore some of the fascinating, and often revealing, aspects of fantasy and imagination.

Parallel Lives:

Disorders and Delights of Fantasy and imagination

A Seminar with Susan Meindl

Saturday, April 13th.   1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (EDT)

Information and registration links

sites.google.com/site/cgjungmontreal

Susan Meindl, M.A., O.P.Q., c.o.Psychologist/Psychologue
Contact me: [email protected]
514 261-0591
Read my articles on-line: http://ezinearticles.com/?expert_bio=Susan_Meindl

Here's the 'grass roots' paper Dimmer couldn't remember the name of.

And Eretia's blog that we mentioned.

Discord

ISMD

ICMDR

Reddit

Today we talk to Maladaptive Daydreaming blogger, Ky, about fear MDers may have around "quitting" daydreaming.

Ky's Blog

Q and Dimmer dive into the 2013 film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Links to stuff mentioned in the episode:

General Resources and Links:

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/

Today we talk to fellow YouTuber LittleOlBee about the expectations that others hold for Maladaptive Daydreamers.  I'm not even sure that's a good way to explain it but it's the best I can do.   

Bee's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgauOFQFcdrISHf7biOQA4g 

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y

Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/

International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/

Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) 

Thumbnails by: Jessica

This week Dimmer and substitute co-host, Karishma, chat with Hillary about how MD and hobbies intersect.   

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/

Today we welcome Halo back to talk about how MDers relate to reality. We touch on "dramatic irony", "true love" and "time".  

Links to stuff mentioned in the episode:

General Resources and Links:

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/

Part 5 of a series covering The Guide to Maladaptive Daydreaming; Overcoming Fantasy Addiction, a blog by the MDer known as Eretaia.  Today we'll be covering part 5, "Was it All Just a Lie?" with Lisa.     

 The Guide to MD blog series: https://maladaptivedaydreamingguide.wordpress.com/guide/  

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Part 4 of a series covering The Guide to Maladaptive Daydreaming; Overcoming Fantasy Addiction, a blog by the MDer known as Eretaia.  Today we'll be covering part four, "The Void" with Michael (Happy).

The Guide to MD blog series: https://maladaptivedaydreamingguide.wordpress.com/guide/  

The Newsletter: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/resources/

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Part 2 of a series covering The Guide to Maladaptive Daydreaming; Overcoming Fantasy Addiction, a blog by the MDer known as Eretaia.  Today we'll be covering part 3, "Are You There" with Liz.   

Since then I've been working hard to secure funding to make a long documentary about MD, and I was recently given development money from the Dutch public broadcaster for the project.

As part of my research I would like to speak to individuals about their experience with MD through Zoom/Skype. Initially it would be for my own research but I might be interested in filmmaking with you for the documentary in the future.  I'm particularly keen to speak to individuals based in Europe, but those in other parts of the world are welcome to get in touch as well.  No requirements to speak English fluently. 

If you're open to speaking with me please send an email to: [email protected]

If you email me can you please make sure to include the following information:

- name

I look forward to hearing from you.

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/

Part 2 of a series covering The Guide to Maladaptive Daydreaming; Overcoming Fantasy Addiction, a blog by the MDer known as Eretaia.  Today we'll be covering par two, "What You Are and What You Are Not" with Mon.  

The Guide to MD blog series: https://maladaptivedaydreamingguide.wordpress.com/guide/

The Newsletter: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/resources/

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/