Alchemy of Genius

A One-Year Immersive Program to Liberate the Soul, Heal the Sacred Wound, and Embody Your Unique Genius

Part of The Genius Circle Transformational Programs

Break Free from Your Inner Prison and Plant the Seed of Your Essence

This is a transformational journey rooted in Jungian psychology, Buddhism, and symbolic traditions. Over 12 months, we will walk the path of individuation together, guided by fairy tales, archetypes, and the alchemical process of inner transformation.

This is not a course. It's a sacred container for profound inner work.

Who This Sacred Container Serves

This intimate transformational journey is designed for

Seekers & Soul-Guided Individuals

Those called to reconnect with wisdom beyond ego structures

Therapists & Healers

Professionals seeking deeper understanding of psyche and symbolic work

Creatives & Artists

Those wanting to liberate authentic creative expression from inner constraints

Deep Transition Navigators

Anyone moving through profound inner transformation or life transitions

Depth Psychology Resonators

Individuals drawn to Jung, von Franz, Almaas, Buddhism, and mythopoetic traditions

Spiritual Seekers

Those ready to live in co-creation with Spirit through embodied soul

Program Structure & Timeline

Start Date & Duration

  • Three Annual Cohorts: Programs begin in January, May, and September of 2026

  • Length: 12 months of intensive transformation work across three quarters

  • Quarter Structure: 3 active months per quarter with 1-month breaks between quarters

  • Group Size: Maximum 12 participants for intimate, personalized attention

Quarterly Rhythm

  • Six 90-Minute Sessions: Bi-weekly gatherings blend depth teaching with group inquiry, meditative practices, and archetypal analysis

  • Consistent Schedule: Wednesday evenings 7:00 pm EST

  • Ongoing Community: Private discussion space within The Genius Circle

  • Buddy Partnerships: Optional pairing for deeper integration work

  • Personal Practice: Individual reflection and creative work between sessions

Investment & Commitment

Program Investment

  • Quarterly Payment: $450 per quarter (paid at the start of each quarter)

  • Total Investment: $1,350 for a complete 12-month program (3 quarters)

  • Payment Structure: Pay as you go each quarter

What's Included

  • 18 live 90-minute sessions over 12 months (6 sessions per quarter)

  • Access to private Genius Circle discussion space

  • All resources and materials

  • Optional buddy partnership matching

  • Individual check-ins and guidance

  • Complete program recordings for lifetime access

  • Ongoing community access beyond program completion

Prerequisites & Readiness

  • Commitment to attend live sessions or review recordings promptly

  • Willingness to engage in deep psychological and spiritual work

  • Readiness for archetypal analysis and symbolic thinking

  • Basic familiarity with Jungian concepts or depth psychology is helpful

  • Emotional stability to handle intensive inner work

Application Process

Limited Enrollment

This is a highly intimate program with space for only 12 participants. Due to the sacred nature of this work and the depth of transformation involved, all participants go through a brief application process.

How to Apply

  1. Initial Contact: Reach out to Dr. Bren expressing your interest

  2. Application Completion: Fill out detailed application about your readiness and intentions

  3. Brief Consultation: 20-minute conversation with Dr. Bren to ensure mutual fit

  4. Enrollment Confirmation: Upon acceptance, secure your spot with enrollment

Application Criteria

  • Genuine calling to this specific type of transformational work

  • Emotional readiness for intensive psychological exploration

  • Commitment to full 12-month journey

  • Alignment with fairy tale and symbolic approaches

  • Resonance with Jungian and Buddhism methodologies

FAQs

  • This is the most intimate and intensive offering within The Genius Circle, limited to 12 participants. It focuses specifically on fairy tale work, symbolic psychology, and the alchemical process of genius liberation over a full year.

  • All sessions are recorded and available within 24 hours. However, consistent live participation is strongly encouraged for the full transformational experience and group bonding.

  • While helpful, therapy experience isn't required. What's essential is emotional readiness for deep inner work and resonance with symbolic, archetypal approaches to transformation.

  • Buddy partnerships are optional pairings for deeper reflection and integration work between sessions. Partners support each other's process through the transformational journey.

  • Yes, many participants are helping professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of symbolic work and archetypal psychology for both personal growth and professional development.

  • Graduates maintain access to The Genius Circle community and often continue with advanced offerings. Many report the year creates lasting transformation that continues to unfold.

  • Due to limited space, not all applicants can be accepted. Priority enrollment opportunities are offered for future cohorts, and other Genius Circle programs may be recommended.

  • If you feel deeply called to fairy tale work, symbolic psychology, and intensive transformation, and you're prepared for a year-long commitment to inner work, you're likely ready.

Meet Dr. Bren

Dr. Bren is a Jungian Therapist with over 20 years of experience specializing in fairy tale analysis, symbolic psychology, and archetypal healing. Trained in Buddhism and depth approaches, Dr. Bren has guided hundreds through profound transformation using the wisdom embedded in fairy tales and myths.

Dr. Bren's unique gift lies in making the symbolic wisdom of fairy tales accessible for psychological healing and spiritual development. This program represents the most intimate and intensive offering of this transformational approach.

Your Soul is Calling - Will You Answer?

 If you feel drawn to this sacred work of soul liberation and genius embodiment, take the first step. This intimate container fills quickly, and the transformation awaits those ready to break free from their inner prison.

"The goal of our work is to break you out of the inner prison and plant the seed of your essence in the soil of your soul. That's what it means to alchemize your genius."

- Dr. Bren

Apply for Alchemy of Genius Today!

Questions? Contact Dr. Bren for More Information: bren@drbren.com

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