“Psychosynthesis is interested in the whole building. We try to build an elevator which will allow a person access to every level of his personality. After all, a building with only a basement is very limited. We want to open up the terrace where you can sun-bathe or look at the stars. Our concern is the synthesis of all areas of the personality. That means psychosynthesis is holistic, global and inclusive. It is not against psychoanalysis or even behavior modification but it insists that the needs for meaning, for higher values, for a spiritual life, are as real as biological or social needs. We deny that there are any isolated human problems.”
― Roberto Assagioli
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The Art of Self-Forgiveness: Insights from Carl Rogers, Gabor Maté, Irvin Yalom, and Leading Feminist Thinkers Self-forgiveness is a profound and transformative journey, one that is central to many forms of psychotherapy, especially within humanistic and existential frameworks. These perspectives emphasize the importance of self-compassion, personal responsibility, and authenticity in overcoming guilt and shame, fostering […]
A Transpersonal and Humanistic Approach to Healing Trauma Can We Separate Personal Trauma from Family Systems, Collective Suffering, and Intergenerational Trauma? Trauma as defined by Mind, is ‘when we experience very stressful, frightening or distressing events that are difficult to cope with or out of our control’. It is a multifaceted phenomenon that extends far […]
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