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Dale M. Kushner is an award-winning American novelist, poet, and essayist. With an MFA in Creative Writing and training in Jungian depth psychology, she has a passion for exploring the intersection of dreams, creativity, transformation, and a deep interest in the divine feminine, mother/daughter relationships, and intergenerational trauma.

Dale's journey included time at the C.G. Jung Institute in Switzerland, where she immersed herself in the study of the unconscious, synchronicity, and archetypal patterns that shape our lives. 

Dale’s work bridges art and science, offering readers a guide through the labyrinth of the unconscious with wisdom and empathy. She believes that individual growth and transformation can inspire broader societal healing and is honored to be considered a compelling voice in contemporary literature and psychological insight.

Dale M. Kushner is an award-winning American novelist, poet, and essayist who explores the mysterious terrain of the human psyche and its transformation in her work. Holding an MFA in Creative Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts, Dale’s deep interest in dreams, creativity, and personal transformation is enriched by her study of Jungian depth psychology. Her journey included immersive study at the C.G. Jung Institute in Switzerland, where she explored the unconscious, synchronicity, and the archetypal patterns that influence our lives.

This background profoundly shapes her writing, including her monthly column, “Transcending the Past,” for Psychology Today, where she shares insights into dreams, relationships, trauma, and creativity.

Her debut novel, The Conditions of Love, published by Grand Central, was celebrated for its intimate exploration of love, loss, and resilience. Her poetry collection, M, continues her journey into themes of self-discovery and healing.

A passionate advocate for storytelling and the transformative power of dreams, Dale’s work bridges art and science, offering readers a guide through the labyrinth of the unconscious with wisdom and empathy. She believes that individual growth and transformation can inspire broader societal healing, She is honored to be considered a compelling voice in contemporary literature and psychological insight.