Mary Diggin, Ph.D.
P.O. Box 468, Velarde NM 87582
Tel: 505-852-4897
info@marydiggin.com
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Mythological Studies with a degree emphasis in Depth Psychology.
Dissertation Research Topic: A post-modern exploration of the Penitente Tradition.
Pacifica Graduate Institute. Carpinteria, CA. November 2016
M.A. in Mythological Studies with a degree emphasis in Depth Psychology.
Pacifica Graduate Institute. Carpinteria, CA. October 2011
B.Ed. Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, Ireland. July 1987
CERTIFICATIONS, DIPLOMAS AND TRAININGS
UNMLA/UNMT Taos. Various courses taken towards Diploma in Digital Media Arts. 2004-2006
Diploma In Religious Education, Mount Oliver Institute, Dundalk, Ireland. 1988-1989
Certificate in Personal Management, University of Limerick. 1990-1991
Deep Imagery Guide, certified by International Institute of Visualization Research. 1995-1997
ITEC Certificate in Anatomy & Physiology, B.E.A.M.S. Holistic Therapy College. 1996-1997
Certification as massage therapist, Connemara College of Natural Healing, Ireland. 1996-1997
RESEARCH AREAS
While my main area of research is in the field of mythology, I am particularly interested in cross-cultural studies, imaginative psychology and religion. With that in mind, I have worked with a Penitente group in NM and researched links between Late European Alchemy and the Religious imagery in the alabados. I have also extensively researched both the Irish and African Diasporas, Celtic myth and history and Jicarilla Apache traditions.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teach Distance Learning Course in Core Curriculum Training in Deep Imagery 2017
Teach 3 year Core Curriculum Training in Deep Imagery, Ishøj, Denmark. 2011-2015
Teach HTML and the use of Content Management systems to clients. 2004-present
Teach workshops/individual lessons in making Micaceous Pottery in the Jicarilla tradition. 2004-present
Teach workshops for adults in the areas of Mythology, Imagination and Psychology. 1995-present
Taught Computers for Teachers evening classes for the Irish National Teachers Organization. 1997
Taught various Elementary schools and Special Education positions in Ireland. 1987-1998
RELATED EXPERIENCE
President, Imagery International, 2017
Web contractor, Regional Development Corporation, Española, NM. 2008-2013
Executive Director, International Institute for Visualization Research. 2005-present
Self Employed Website & Graphic designer. 2004-present
Assistant Director Moon Bear Press. 1999-present
Contractor with NM Jumpstart Program, designing websites and teaching HTML and the use of Content Management systems to clients. 2006-2009
Office Manager Taos Plaza Theater. 2003-2004
Youth Worker, Limerick, Ireland. 1991-1993
Various Elementary schools and Special Education positions in Ireland. 1987-1998
Various Adult Literacy education classes. 1987-1998
WEB DESIGN AND SMALL PRESS PUBLICATIONS EXPERIENCE
Software Expertise: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver.
Content Management Systems: CMSMS, DotNetNuke, Typo3
Familiar with HTML, CSS, Javascript and can edit PHP
INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP LESSONS IN WEBPAGE MANAGEMENT, APPLE COMPUTERS, AND CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
Over the last number of years, I have taught many individuals and small groups how a number of computer-based mini-courses under three main areas: Webpage management, Apple computers, and upgrading websites through specific Content Management Systems.
I have a long history of teaching computer-based classes. As far back as 1998, I taught an Irish National Teachers’ Organization (INTO) computer course, on a desktop publishing program suitable for elementary schools. As a result, I was chosen in 1999 by the INTO to teach computers to teachers nationwide, a position I declined because of my move to USA.
PUBLICATIONS
“Nasty Women: Can the goddess and the hero work together?” Immanence. April 2017
“Imagination in Western Culture.” eTotempole, Journal of the IIVR. Forthcoming.
“Forgiveness, Healing and the Deep Imagination.” Imaginews, Imagery International Journal, Dec 2014.
Series of articles on life in NM. Garda Review Magazine. Dublin, Ireland. 2001-2005
CONFERENCE PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
“Damballah and Maman Brigitte: The Irish Influence on The Vodou Lwas.” Presented at the American Academy of Religion Annual Conference. November 2011
“Celtic Mythology.” Joseph Campbell Foundation/Ojai Foundation, Ojai. CA. March 2012
“The Irish Influence on The Vodou Lwas.” Dixon NM. October 2011
“The Celtic Brehon Laws.” Berea College, KY. May 2006
“Stories of Abuse: A Feminist Lens on Favored Stories.” Rape Crisis Center, Castlebar, Ireland. May 1997.
“The Marriage and Divorce laws in Brehon Ireland.” Pre-referendum Conference on Divorce. Castlebar, Ireland. March 1995.
ART
Balor: The single eyed view that keeps us from Pharmakon in Between peer reviewed creative magazine of Pacifica Graduate Institute. 2012
Celtic Triptych in USA based travelling exhibition in support of Victims of Abuse. 1998- 2000
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
I completed an apprenticeship in Jicarilla Apache medicine with Medicine man, Felipe Ortega and also “pour water” i.e. lead sweat lodges at his lodge in La Madera, NM.
I am a skilled micaceous clay potter, a craft I particularly enjoy.
Writing: I have a number of books in process, including “Lessons from Celtic Times,” a non-fictional exploration of tribal consciousness in Europe, “The Third Brigid,” an historical novel set in 12th century Ireland and “Remembering to Imagine: restoring a soulful engagement in the world,” a non-fiction exploration of the history of imagination.
I am also a skilled chef and mixed media artist.