[ Pirate Therapy is a method that makes references to archetypal Pirate themes in order to better understand and overcome the challenges of life.]
Welcome to Pirate Therapy
An Introduction to Pirate Psychology and the Pirate Archetype
by Bruce Hersch, PhD
What is Pirate Therapy
"We think we are very wonderful people, highly respectable and moral, and so on, but in reality we are bloody pirates." - C.G. Jung
The eminent Dr. Carl Jung wrote that "we are bloody pirates'" after he had a disturbing insight into certain aspects of his culture. While traveling to America to do research on the collective unconscious, a Native America Chief told Jung that the White Man is "mad" (i.e. crazy) because he thinks with the head (the mind) rather than, like his tribespeople, with the heart. Jung then had a vision about his race and the "spread of civilization." This impressed him with how deeply he was immersed in a culture that "had another face," which he described as being, "worthy of a race of pirates."
He had previously been unconscious of this thought.
What is it about the Native Chief's statement that had such a profound effect on Dr. Jung? What could have made him reevaluate his values and his view of life? We know, or have some ideas, about what it is like to think with the head. Our great libraries, philosophies, and the encyclopedia of psychiatric remedies that exist are "monuments to the befuddled mind." But, what does it mean to think with the heart? Is this a remedy for the Pirate's madness.
Similar to Carl Jung before his realization, it seems that many are not conscious of their connection with Pirates. Psychologically, we know that thoughts and feelings in the Unconscious exert an unknown effect on the way we think and act. The underlying premise of Pirate Therapy is that by raising consciousness of, and understanding, the "complex" surrounding the image of the Pirate, one will become a more whole person. Attaining greater consciousness can lead to beneficial changes such that one is no longer merely reacting to life in disturbing ways. The psychologist (like the ancient philosophers) has an answer to many of life's most challenging problems and questions: "Know thyself." This has a healing effect. In Pirate Therapy: Quest for the Mystic Bootye you will experience a part of yourself, the Inner Pirate, that often remains hidden deeply in the shadow.
See a reflection of your Self through the "lens of the Pirate Archetype." Explore various aspects of personal and cultural interest.
Raise your awareness of the dangers as well as the healing potentials of the Pirate Archetype .
Learn about the inner dynamics of Piracy and how these affect everyday life. Discover new understandings of the Self; embark on the Quest for a special treasure: The Mystic Bootye--the ultimate treasure hunt.
The values of Pirates influence our daily lives. Exploring the Way of the Pirate can lead to a deeper appreciation of how the values of the Pirate affect your life.
Experience insight into how life is affected by being immersed in a Pirate Culture.
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The eminent Dr. Carl Jung wrote that "we are bloody pirates'" after he had a disturbing insight into certain aspects of his culture. While traveling to America to do research on the collective unconscious, a Native America Chief told Jung that the White Man is "mad" (i.e. crazy) because he thinks with the head (the mind) rather than, like his tribespeople, with the heart. Jung then had a vision about his race and the "spread of civilization." This impressed him with how deeply he was immersed in a culture that "had another face," which he described as being, "worthy of a race of pirates."
He had previously been unconscious of this thought.
What is it about the Native Chief's statement that had such a profound effect on Dr. Jung? What could have made him reevaluate his values and his view of life? We know, or have some ideas, about what it is like to think with the head. Our great libraries, philosophies, and the encyclopedia of psychiatric remedies that exist are "monuments to the befuddled mind." But, what does it mean to think with the heart? Is this a remedy for the Pirate's madness.
Similar to Carl Jung before his realization, it seems that many are not conscious of their connection with Pirates. Psychologically, we know that thoughts and feelings in the Unconscious exert an unknown effect on the way we think and act. The underlying premise of Pirate Therapy is that by raising consciousness of, and understanding, the "complex" surrounding the image of the Pirate, one will become a more whole person. Attaining greater consciousness can lead to beneficial changes such that one is no longer merely reacting to life in disturbing ways. The psychologist (like the ancient philosophers) has an answer to many of life's most challenging problems and questions: "Know thyself." This has a healing effect. In Pirate Therapy: Quest for the Mystic Bootye you will experience a part of yourself, the Inner Pirate, that often remains hidden deeply in the shadow.
See a reflection of your Self through the "lens of the Pirate Archetype." Explore various aspects of personal and cultural interest.
Raise your awareness of the dangers as well as the healing potentials of the Pirate Archetype .
Learn about the inner dynamics of Piracy and how these affect everyday life. Discover new understandings of the Self; embark on the Quest for a special treasure: The Mystic Bootye--the ultimate treasure hunt.
The values of Pirates influence our daily lives. Exploring the Way of the Pirate can lead to a deeper appreciation of how the values of the Pirate affect your life.
Experience insight into how life is affected by being immersed in a Pirate Culture.
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"A Pirate wants one thing more than anything in life: the Treasure!"
Pirate Psychology is a way to look at Life. It provides a way to identify personal values, resolve the past, focus on goals, and pursue what is important. The true value of Pirate Therapy is to know what the Treasure means for you, and how to obtain it. This endeavor is at the heart of Pirate Therapy and is called--the Quest for the Mystic Bootye.
A rewarding personal experience
A rewarding personal experience
The desire for the Mystic Bootye inspires the seeker to go on a Quest to obtain it. This gives meaning to Life (a worthwhile goal). Each individual must decide to what extent they're willing to commit to obtaining the treasure which represents personal satisfaction and fulfillment.
For those on the Quest and those who desire to know more - go on to . . .
Introduction to Pirate Therapy
For those on the Quest and those who desire to know more - go on to . . .
Introduction to Pirate Therapy
The Way of the Pirate involves following a Code of conduct based on an inner sense of veracity (Truth) with courage, and no regrets.
This site presents research on the Pirate Archetype and a new field of knowledge: Pirate Psychology.
WARNING: This site is RRRrrrr Rated 01/20/2011 © Copyright by Bruce Hersch, PhD [ALL RIGHTS RESERVED]