Dissertation Title:
Susurros Ancestrales: Unearthing Ta穩no Archetypes for Boricua Individuation
Candidate:
Vanessa Rios-Valentin
Date, Time & Place:
June 30, 2025 at 10:00 am
Virtual
Abstract
This hermeneutical study enlists depth psychological tools to explore Ta穩no archetypes with which Puerto Ricans can engage in their processes of individuation. A significant contribution of this research is the historical marginalization of Indigenous perspectives in the field of depth psychology. The research delves into Ta穩no mythology to identify archetypal images that might facilitate Puerto Ricans in their journeys of self-discovery, psychological healing, and enriched understanding of their cultural identity. This work aspires to empower the Puerto Rican community to reclaim and reinterpret their collective unconscious material.
- Program/Track/Year: Depth Psychology with Specialization in Integrative Therapy & Healing Practices, H, 2016
- Chair: Dr. Fanny Brewster
- Reader: Dr. Nuria Ciofalo
- External Reader: Dr. Marianela Medrano
- Keywords: Ta穩no, Boricua, Puerto Rico, Indigenous, Archetypes, Individuation, Mythology, Collective Unconscious, Decolonial, Depth Psychology
