The Role of Family History in the Career

“The secrets of the parents have the most extraordinary influence upon the lives of the children, and nothing in the world will prevent the children from being influenced.” C.G. Jung

In this course we will examine the role of the parents and family in transmitting career interests, career problems and obstacles, and career goals.  We will explore how dimensions of our “career anima” and “career animus” are handed down both positively and negatively over the generations. Our focus will be on how the individual can shape his or her own working life in relation to how he/she has been shaped. Class participants will be encouraged to bring material from their own lives for the discussion section of the course.