Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D.
Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., is an American psychiatrist, Jungian analyst, and author, known for her work on archetypal psychology, women's issues, and the intersection of psychology and spirituality. She has written numerous influential books, including 'Goddesses in Everywoman' and 'The Tao of Psychology,' which have been translated into many languages and are used as university texts. Bolen has also been an activist for women's rights and social change, advocating for initiatives like a UN 5th World Conference on Women. She co-founded 'Psychic' magazine (later 'New Realities') and has been featured in several documentaries.
Awards
['Distinguished psychiatrist award, Friends of Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute UCSF, 1987', 'Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association', 'Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology', "Institute for Health and Healing's “Pioneers in Art, Science, and the Soul of Healing Award”", "Marquis Who's Who Lifetime Achievement Award 2020-2021", 'Top Doctor of the Year in Psychology by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP), 2020-2021', 'Women Economic Forum, Women of the Decade in Thought Leadership, 2018', 'Girl Source, San Francisco: 26th Annual WAVE awardee: “Woman of Achievement, Vision, and Excellence,” 2009', 'Milly Award, City of Mill Valley, Creative Achievement Awards: in Literary Arts, 2009', 'San Francisco Library Laureate', 'Women of Vision and Action: Woman of Vision and Action Award, 2003', '2025 C.G. Jung Award from the International Association for Jungian Studies (IAJS)']
Notable Works
['The Tao of Psychology: Synchronicity and the Self', 'Goddesses in Everywoman: A New Psychology of Women', "Gods in Everyman: A New Psychology of Men's Lives and Loves", 'Ring of Power: Symbols and Themes', "Crossing to Avalon: A Woman's Midlife Pilgrimage", 'Close to the Bone: Life-Threatening Illness and the Search for Meaning', 'The Millionth Circle: How to Change Ourselves and the World', 'Goddesses in Older Women: Archetypes in Women over Fifty', "Crones Don't Whine", 'Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman', 'Ever Widening Circles and Mystical Moments']
