[ 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: Quest for the Mystic Bootye
An Introduction to Pirate Psychology and the Pirate Archetype
by Bruce Hersch, PhD
What is Pirate Therapy?
Interaction of Archetypal elements (image source: Pinterest, unknown visual link.)
"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 expressed this statement (i.e. the conclusion that "we are bloody pirates" *) after having experienced an 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 he viewed the White Man as "mad" because he thinks with the head (the mind) rather than, like his tribespeople, with the heart. This feedback caused Jung to have a vision about the history his culture that included certain aspects which he characterized as being "worthy of a race of pirates."** Jung had not previously been conscious of this connection. (*NTS - cite Jung)
The image of the Pirate reflects the light and the shadow of our collective (un)conscious.
Pirate Psychology explores a new field of philosophy. It is known that thoughts and feelings in the Unconscious can exert an unknown effect on the way one thinks and acts. The underlying premise of Pirate Therapy is that, by raising consciousness and understanding the "complex" surrounding the image of the Pirate, one will become a more whole person. An increase in awareness can enrich life in many 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 self- healing effect. In Pirate Therapy: Quest for the Mystic Bootye you will learn about a part of yourself-- the Inner Pirate.
See a reflection of your Self through the "lens of the Pirate Archetype."
Gain knowledge of the dangers as well as the healing potentials of the Pirate Archetype .
Learn more about the inner dynamics of Piracy and how these can affect everyday life.
Discover new understandings of the Self. Embark on the ultimate treasure hunt: The Quest for The Mystic Bootye
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The eminent Dr. Carl Jung expressed this statement (i.e. the conclusion that "we are bloody pirates" *) after having experienced an 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 he viewed the White Man as "mad" because he thinks with the head (the mind) rather than, like his tribespeople, with the heart. This feedback caused Jung to have a vision about the history his culture that included certain aspects which he characterized as being "worthy of a race of pirates."** Jung had not previously been conscious of this connection. (*NTS - cite Jung)
The image of the Pirate reflects the light and the shadow of our collective (un)conscious.
Pirate Psychology explores a new field of philosophy. It is known that thoughts and feelings in the Unconscious can exert an unknown effect on the way one thinks and acts. The underlying premise of Pirate Therapy is that, by raising consciousness and understanding the "complex" surrounding the image of the Pirate, one will become a more whole person. An increase in awareness can enrich life in many 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 self- healing effect. In Pirate Therapy: Quest for the Mystic Bootye you will learn about a part of yourself-- the Inner Pirate.
See a reflection of your Self through the "lens of the Pirate Archetype."
Gain knowledge of the dangers as well as the healing potentials of the Pirate Archetype .
Learn more about the inner dynamics of Piracy and how these can affect everyday life.
Discover new understandings of the Self. Embark on the ultimate treasure hunt: The Quest for The Mystic Bootye
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"A Pirate wants one thing more than anything in life: the Treasure!"
For those on the Quest and those who desire to know more - go on to . . .
Introduction to Pirate Therapy
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 to 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.
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]