Free Online Talk · Seeress of Prevorst: Eccentric Early 19th Century German Mystic and Healer with Erika Cleveland
7pm ET (NYC time)
Monday, April 27, 2026
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Frederike Hauffe—the "Seeress of Prevorst"—was a German mystic, medium, and channeler of the early 19th century. She was a simple forester's daughter, who nevertheless had a great impact on thinkers, writers and healers of her time. Physically frail, her life was cut short early. Her story inspired many "spiritualists," including Madame Blavatsky (founder of Theosophy) and (prophet and clairvoyant Andrew Jackson Davis. Pioneering psychologist Carl Jung wrote about Hauffe in a series of lectures, and even used her as inspiration for some of his writings.
Hauffe spoke of the significance of somatic healing, and saw the natural world, the cosmos and humankind as inextricably linked. Famous and sought after in her own time as a healer, she was pathologized, misunderstood, and somewhat exploited. In this way, she fits into the long line of female visionaries, healers and psychics who have been similarly mistreated, misunderstood and worse, going back to the beginning of human history.
In this lecture, Cleveland will discuss Hauffe's unusual healing abilities and self-invented systems of communication, including channeled automatic drawings and writings. She will also share her own artistic explorations, relating to Hauffe, part of a series of artistic reflections about Cleveland’s own line of German female ancestors, of which Hauffe is a distant part.
Erika Cleveland is a healing doll artist. She makes her dolls at the Jackson Art Center in Washington, DC. Cleveland is a graduate of the Boston School of the Museum of Fine Arts, with a fine arts focus. Cleveland’s dolls are also rooted in her training as an art therapist (Masters in Art Therapy, NYU, 1985.)
In her work, Cleveland explores various themes through mythology, folk tales, religion, spirituality and her personal dream symbolism. A central theme is the power within the female body, including the way this power is deeply rooted in nature. Darker themes such as loss, sadness and fear alternate with the playfulness of fauns, forest creatures and elves.
Monday, April 27, 2026
PLEASE NOTE: Video playback of free events is only available to Patreon members. Become a Member HERE.
Ticketholders: A Zoom invite is sent out two hours before the event to the email used at checkout. Please check your spam folder and if not received, email [email protected].
Frederike Hauffe—the "Seeress of Prevorst"—was a German mystic, medium, and channeler of the early 19th century. She was a simple forester's daughter, who nevertheless had a great impact on thinkers, writers and healers of her time. Physically frail, her life was cut short early. Her story inspired many "spiritualists," including Madame Blavatsky (founder of Theosophy) and (prophet and clairvoyant Andrew Jackson Davis. Pioneering psychologist Carl Jung wrote about Hauffe in a series of lectures, and even used her as inspiration for some of his writings.
Hauffe spoke of the significance of somatic healing, and saw the natural world, the cosmos and humankind as inextricably linked. Famous and sought after in her own time as a healer, she was pathologized, misunderstood, and somewhat exploited. In this way, she fits into the long line of female visionaries, healers and psychics who have been similarly mistreated, misunderstood and worse, going back to the beginning of human history.
In this lecture, Cleveland will discuss Hauffe's unusual healing abilities and self-invented systems of communication, including channeled automatic drawings and writings. She will also share her own artistic explorations, relating to Hauffe, part of a series of artistic reflections about Cleveland’s own line of German female ancestors, of which Hauffe is a distant part.
Erika Cleveland is a healing doll artist. She makes her dolls at the Jackson Art Center in Washington, DC. Cleveland is a graduate of the Boston School of the Museum of Fine Arts, with a fine arts focus. Cleveland’s dolls are also rooted in her training as an art therapist (Masters in Art Therapy, NYU, 1985.)
In her work, Cleveland explores various themes through mythology, folk tales, religion, spirituality and her personal dream symbolism. A central theme is the power within the female body, including the way this power is deeply rooted in nature. Darker themes such as loss, sadness and fear alternate with the playfulness of fauns, forest creatures and elves.
WISEWOMAN FORUM: Befriending the Shadow: Flip Dolls as a Tool for Shadow Work: A Workshop with Erika Cleveland
Description: ONLY the lecture/slide presentation will be recorded, not any part of the experiential component.
The flip doll -- a two-sided doll that is connected at the waist -- has a long history, starting with the Civil War era in the American South. In this presentation, you will learn some of that history and discover how flip dolls have evolved over time to become storytelling vehicles. You will learn how flip dolls, in their dual nature, are uniquely suited to explore universal themes such as shadow and light, good and evil, above and below, seen and unseen. Erika will share some of the flip-dolls that she has created as examples of this kind of inner exploration. Then, Erika will lead a short guided meditation in which each person will encounter her/his own shadow and inner guide. After the meditation, we'll spend time creating our own simple flip dolls to represent these parts -- shadow and guide -- using simple materials, easily found at home. Then we'll share about the process and the experience.
Materials
Erika Cleveland is a healing doll artist. She makes her dolls at the Jackson Art Center in Washington, DC. Cleveland is a graduate of the Boston School of the Museum of Fine Arts, with a fine arts focus. Cleveland’s dolls are also rooted in her training as an art therapist (Masters in Art Therapy, NYU, 1985). In her work, Cleveland explores various themes through mythology, folk tales, religion, spirituality, and her personal dream symbolism. A central theme is the power within the female body, including the way this power is deeply rooted in nature. Darker themes such as loss, sadness and fear alternate with the playfulness of fauns, forest creatures and elves. Erika’s websites are: https://www.erikaclevelandart.com and https://www.transformativehealingdolls.com.
NOTE: This group is independent of the Jung Society. They schedule their topics, provide their speakers and have done so since their inception many years ago. They provide a real service to the Jungian community, offering rich programs.
DETAILS OF THE PROGRAM:
ZOOM LINK: The Zoom link can be found in your registration confirmation email. The link will also be shared about 24 hours before the program start time and one hour before the event starts. Registration closes before Zoom links are shared. If you do not receive your link 24 hours in advance, please reach out asap directly to [email protected].
CANCELLATION: You may cancel your registration up to 1 day prior to the program.
By agreeing to enroll in an online program offered by the WiseWoman Forum, you are also agreeing to comply with our terms. This means that you cannot record (through internal or external devices) the audio, visuals (photos), or any videos of the program. The intellectual property belongs to the presenter, and we ask you not to violate this policy. Also, we highly value the anonymity of the content of the program, of the presenters, and of individuals present in the program, and hope that everyone can contribute to a respectful and trust-building online environment. Thank you!
The flip doll -- a two-sided doll that is connected at the waist -- has a long history, starting with the Civil War era in the American South. In this presentation, you will learn some of that history and discover how flip dolls have evolved over time to become storytelling vehicles. You will learn how flip dolls, in their dual nature, are uniquely suited to explore universal themes such as shadow and light, good and evil, above and below, seen and unseen. Erika will share some of the flip-dolls that she has created as examples of this kind of inner exploration. Then, Erika will lead a short guided meditation in which each person will encounter her/his own shadow and inner guide. After the meditation, we'll spend time creating our own simple flip dolls to represent these parts -- shadow and guide -- using simple materials, easily found at home. Then we'll share about the process and the experience.
Materials
- Paper with a card-stock thickness (you can use the front of a cereal box-it doesn’t have to be complicated)
- Simple drawing materials, colored pencils, markers, cray-pas, crayons, etc.
- Paints/brushes
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Template for making a paper flip doll will be provided for those who need additional guidance
Erika Cleveland is a healing doll artist. She makes her dolls at the Jackson Art Center in Washington, DC. Cleveland is a graduate of the Boston School of the Museum of Fine Arts, with a fine arts focus. Cleveland’s dolls are also rooted in her training as an art therapist (Masters in Art Therapy, NYU, 1985). In her work, Cleveland explores various themes through mythology, folk tales, religion, spirituality, and her personal dream symbolism. A central theme is the power within the female body, including the way this power is deeply rooted in nature. Darker themes such as loss, sadness and fear alternate with the playfulness of fauns, forest creatures and elves. Erika’s websites are: https://www.erikaclevelandart.com and https://www.transformativehealingdolls.com.
NOTE: This group is independent of the Jung Society. They schedule their topics, provide their speakers and have done so since their inception many years ago. They provide a real service to the Jungian community, offering rich programs.
DETAILS OF THE PROGRAM:
ZOOM LINK: The Zoom link can be found in your registration confirmation email. The link will also be shared about 24 hours before the program start time and one hour before the event starts. Registration closes before Zoom links are shared. If you do not receive your link 24 hours in advance, please reach out asap directly to [email protected].
CANCELLATION: You may cancel your registration up to 1 day prior to the program.
By agreeing to enroll in an online program offered by the WiseWoman Forum, you are also agreeing to comply with our terms. This means that you cannot record (through internal or external devices) the audio, visuals (photos), or any videos of the program. The intellectual property belongs to the presenter, and we ask you not to violate this policy. Also, we highly value the anonymity of the content of the program, of the presenters, and of individuals present in the program, and hope that everyone can contribute to a respectful and trust-building online environment. Thank you!