In Jungian psychology, the archetype of the Crone is associated with depth, discernment, mourning, renewal, and the kind of wisdom that emerges through lived experience. In a cultural moment marked by social fragmentation, political tension, and widespread uncertainty, the presence of elder consciousness—the voice of the grandmother—carries particular psychological and cultural significance. This group creates a space to explore aging not as decline or diminishment, but as a meaningful developmental passage with both personal and collective implications.

The group is experiential and process-oriented rather than didactic. Drawing on principles from Jungian psychology and relational analytic work, participants engage in dialogue, reflection, and shared exploration of the inner and outer transitions that accompany later stages of life. Attention is given to themes such as identity, loss, creativity, generativity, and the emergence of deeper forms of insight and perspective.

The work is also informed by Andean perspectives that honor the wisdom of the grandmothers—the Ñust’a Paqos—who understand aging as an initiatory deepening into responsibility, reciprocity, and relational knowing. These ideas are approached symbolically and psychologically, offering additional frameworks for reflecting on the evolving role of elders within both personal and communal life.

The group is ongoing and meets biweekly on Friday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Mountain Time). Billing occurs in six-session cycles, with a fee of $240 per six-session interval.