From this stream, I will ex-plore (in chapter II) the remarkable growth resources
in psychosynthesis, which is also a human potentials therapy.
The weaknesses
in psychosynthesis seem to me to be relatively minor, when viewed in the context of its many strengths.
(16) In a recent paper
in the psychosynthesis journal Donald Keys describes what he calls the «synthesis of the nations,» the process by which planetary values and a sense of global responsibility are developed through the «planetization of our consciousness.»
Some of the common images used
in psychosynthesis include seeing oneself walking along a stream, being in a meadow, visiting a house, becoming a lion (to get in touch with one's strong, assertive side), and so on.
«Spiritual» is used
in psychosynthesis to include specifically religious experiences but also the whole range of ethical, aesthetic, and humanistic values.
What are the resistances to growth
in psychosynthesis?
Not exact matches
When asked about the difference between
psychosynthesis and psychoanalysis,
in an interview not long before his death, he responded with a striking metaphor:
The therapist takes an active role
in the early phase of
psychosynthesis, utilizing whatever methods are needed to actualize that dimension of a person's potentials.
The nonhierarchical, egalitarian style of
psychosynthesis is expressed in Assagioli's view that having a therapist, although an advantage, is not essential: «Psychosynthesis can be applied by the individual himself or herself, fostering and accelerating inner growth and self - actualization..., Such self - psychosynthesis should be practiced... by every therapist, social worker, and educator (including p
psychosynthesis is expressed
in Assagioli's view that having a therapist, although an advantage, is not essential: «
Psychosynthesis can be applied by the individual himself or herself, fostering and accelerating inner growth and self - actualization..., Such self - psychosynthesis should be practiced... by every therapist, social worker, and educator (including p
Psychosynthesis can be applied by the individual himself or herself, fostering and accelerating inner growth and self - actualization..., Such self -
psychosynthesis should be practiced... by every therapist, social worker, and educator (including p
psychosynthesis should be practiced... by every therapist, social worker, and educator (including parents).»
Psychosynthesis was developed by psychiatrist Roberto Assagioli, who was born
in Venice, Italy,
in 1888.
Until the last few years, I did not sense the significance of
psychosynthesis and therefore did not take time to explore this therapy
in depth.
Consequently there has been too little effort invested
in applying
psychosynthesis to interpersonal relationships and to impacting the wider structures of society and the ecosystem.
For this reason, the use of guided imaging has a key place
in the practice of
psychosynthesis.
The will, understood as the capacity for decision, planning, and purpose, is regarded as a key resource
in all phases of
psychosynthesis.
For an illuminating discussion of subpersonalities, see the paper by James G. Vargiu
in «
Psychosynthesis Workbook,» Synthesis, vol.
He continued to change and develop
psychosynthesis until his death
in Florence
in 1974.
Certainly this role is explicitly realized
in Jung's works, as well as
in Assagioli's
Psychosynthesis.
In my experience, TA is one of the four most fruitful sources of tools for use in growth - oriented counseling, therapy, and teaching — the other three being gestalt therapy, psychosynthesis, and feminist therap
In my experience, TA is one of the four most fruitful sources of tools for use
in growth - oriented counseling, therapy, and teaching — the other three being gestalt therapy, psychosynthesis, and feminist therap
in growth - oriented counseling, therapy, and teaching — the other three being gestalt therapy,
psychosynthesis, and feminist therapy.
Some of Jung's insights anticipated similar thrusts
in therapies such as gestalt and
psychosynthesis.
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