ON-DEMAND COURSE

The Spiritual Paradox of Addiction

Jungian Psychology
TEACHER
Ashok Bedi
TOPIC
Deep Insights
Format
4 class course
DURATION
4 hours

Payment options: Credit Card or PayPal.

Understand the addictive drive and how to redirect it

Addicts have a high degree of spiritual desire. The problem is they don’t know how to approach the numinous directly and instead take destructive detours. 

Dr. Ashok Bedi has treated people with addictions for decades, drawing from both Eastern spirituality and Western psychology. He views the 12 Step Program with a lens that’s practical, personal and Jungian. He describes the bargain with the devil that addicts make, and practices from ancient wisdom traditions and modern medicine to retire this bargain. 

This inspiring course will help you understand the dynamics of your own addictions and those of others. Be assured by Ashok that something greater than you can restore your sanity.

Course Description

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With broad knowledge and an easy, conversational style, Dr. Ashok Bedi explores the dynamics of addiction and the need we all have for spiritual connection. 

First we learn that addicts are trying to capture a mystery beyond their abilities. They are trying to connect with non-ordinary states of consciousness; either the luminous spirit, the depth of the soul or highly creative states. The problem is that although they are attracted to the spirit, soul and creativity their road to it is blocked. Instead of working slowly toward the numinous higher spirit they choose the spirit in the bottle, drugs, sex, gambling, work or internet. Ashok tells the story of how Carl Jung’s view of “Spiritum contra spiritus” came to shape the 12 Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous.

In this course Ashok takes an in-depth look at the 12 Step program as principles for all life problems, not just addicts. He illustrates each of the steps with clinical and personal anecdotes, medical research and Hindu wisdom. 

Ashok emphasizes the importance of learning a spiritual response to craving rather than an addictive response. He offers a dozen of his favorite ways to engage with the spirit directly. 

Finally, Ashok discusses different types of meditation and evidence for their effectiveness in improving physical, mental and spiritual health. As an example of how to reach the spirit without hitting bottom or reaching for what you crave, Ashok leads a mindfulness practice.

Ashok reminds us that the goal of recovery is not just the alleviation of pain but to become who you are meant to be. The message is true for all of us: it’s better to get what you need, not what you want. What we all need is a real connection to the Higher and Deeper power.

Get a friendly, informative and uplifting look at the hard topic of addiction with Ashok Bedi.

This program is ideal if you want to be able to

  • Learn Carl Jung’s role in the formation of the 12 Step program.
  • Understand the spiritual drive behind addiction and where it goes wrong.
  • Have a more realistic and hopeful view of addictions whether you work with addicts, live with or love them, or find yourself struggling with some form of addiction.
  • Learn practices to create spiritual connection and manage stress without using substances.
  • Explore the importance of the addict hitting bottom before the surrender to something higher can begin

Course overview

What you will receive

*You will receive a certificate of completion, but it’s not from an official accrediting body. Please check if it will be accepted by the organization you wish to use it with.
4 video & 4 audio recordings
Handout
Auto-generated subtitles
Certificate of completion*
Available in English

ABout the teacher

ashok bedi

Ashok Bedi is a Clinical Professor in Psychiatry and a Training Analyst at the Jung Institute of Chicago. Trained in India, the UK, and the US, he is interested in the frontiers of spirituality and healing and where the mind, body, soul and spirit meet.

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