Tending to the soul of our community.
The Founding of the Jung Society of Utah
More than a decade ago, Jungian therapist Machiel Klerk, LMFT, founded the Jung Society of Utah from a dream—a vision of building a platform for Jungian thought, community, and soulful dialogue. What began as one man’s inspiration to create a gathering space “in the spirit of Jung” has since evolved into a thriving nonprofit organization that, for over 18 years, has tended to the soul of our community.
Today the Jung Society of Utah carries forward Machiel’s vision by offering programs that bring together depth psychology, the arts, spirituality, and genuine human connection. Our mission is to tend the soul of the community and to create experiences that foster true belonging, consciousness, and meaningful dialogue. Through yearly public events and creative collaborations, we weave together Jungian psychology, the visual and musical arts, poetry, culture, and activism, including artistic efforts to protect the Great Salt Lake.
Our current season explores the theme of Archetype, Jung’s term to describe recurring patterns, stories, and emotional realities that appear across cultures and throughout human experience, often expressed through myth, symbol, and narrative. Over the years we have welcomed a wide range of teachers and speakers, including Michael Meade, Francis Weller, Mark Nepo, Becca Tarnas, Jane Clapp, Geneen Marie Haugen, and Malidoma Somé, alongside beloved local voices such as Theresa Holleran, Erin Geesaman Rabke, Nan Seymour, and Davina Smith.
In the spirit of partnership and community growth, we collaborate with local businesses, artists, and organizations, helping to nurture their projects through our shared platform. Our community is beautifully diverse, spanning many vocations, ages, backgrounds, orientations, and belief systems, all united by a shared desire to live more consciously and meaningfully.
As the Jung Society of Utah continues to evolve, our members and sponsors play a vital role in sustaining this living community. Become a Member to engage more deeply in our programs, or Become a Sponsor to help support our ongoing mission of soulful education and community connection.
Having witnessed this community grow over the past decade, I am continually inspired by the courage, creativity, and heart that gather here. The Jung Society of Utah is not only a place of learning; it is a living field of transformation, reminding us that tending the soul of the world begins with tending the soul within.
— Amanda Butler, LMFT, Executive Director, Jung Society of Utah
Code of Conduct
In the event of a complaint about a volunteer or participant’s behavior, especially in the case of boundary violations or discomfort relevant to emotional or physical safety, the board reserves the right to remove a volunteer from their role and/or any future volunteer opportunities, and to ask an attendee to leave and/or not attend future events.
The board acknowledges no obligation to disclose any information about the complaint to the individual in question. Any decision to err on the side of complaints reflects the board’s firm commitment to the safety of our community. All members of our community are expected to behave toward others with the utmost respect, a high degree of self-awareness, and personal accountability.
If you experience an inappropriate interaction at one of our events, we hope you feel safe enough to approach any member of our board so that we are aware.