Elizabeth Robinson
A fourth generation Californian with maternal roots in Santa Barbara, Elizabeth Robinson was born to a cattle rancher father and school principal mother, with many brothers and no sisters. Athletic, good at science, and searching for the feminine, she found her sisters in nursing school, fast became enamored with the nurse, and has been dedicated to her ever since. A nurse for 25 years working mostly as a Master's prepared Clinical Nurse Specialist in cardiology and critical care, Elizabeth has held positions at Stanford, Duke, Sequoia, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento. With a PhD in Mythological Studies with Emphasis in Depth Psychology, Elizabeth continues to uncover the depths and complexity of the origins of the nurse and the nurse archetype. Her book, The Soul of the Nurse, was released December 2012 and is available at local bookstores and on Amazon.
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As an experienced Critical Care Nurse, Elizabeth Robinson–first hand–has lived and witnessed the various enigmatic aspects of nursing. In her groundbreaking book, The Soul of the Nurse, she unveils the many mysteries of the nurse in a way we can all easily comprehend, embrace and be touched by. This homage to a very special group of healers honors and shines light on their journey. I highly recommend this book to anyone in the nursing or healthcare profession. Cheri Clampett, ERYT, The Therapeutic Yoga Kit
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The Nurse Archetype
Day: Saturday | Duration: 60 min. | Location: Wise Owl in the TreesThe nurse is drawn to work that is messy, peculiar, and unpredictable, thus the work of the nurse is soul work. Close to the archetypal energies of death and eros, the nurse image holds longing, ambivalence, fear, desire, and vulnerability. Mythology, metaphor, and symbol help to recover the soul of the nurse, revealing new insights, forgotten memories, and devalued capacities. Elizabeth Robinson, will lead us on a journey into the nurse archetype exploring images found in pre-historical archeology, mythology, folklore, and popular culture. Her research reveals why the nurse captivates culture and maintains the status as the most trusted professional in society, questioning what it would take to re-member her comprehensive wholeness.