Hero’s Journey part 2 – Our Heroic Progression

Welcome to Part Two of our Hero’s Journey podcast, where we delve into the different stages of the journey, such as the call, refusal of the call, meeting mentors and allies, befriending the dragon, and bringing back the elixir. One of the most vital aspect of these classes is that students are encouraged to define their journey in their own terms—which may or may not involve the medical model. During the course of a Hero’s Journey class, a shared humanity emerges between clients and staff—as both realize that they are “more human than otherwise,” and are capable of traveling the journey with deep courage and dignity. Students reflect on their lives, often moving from narratives of failure and desperation to feelings of worth and connectedness. Self-compassion emerges as the most potent tool to befriend our dragons…