The relationship between a mother and daughter is one of the most profound bonds in life. A mothe... more The relationship between a mother and daughter is one of the most profound bonds in life. A mother feels her daughter's first kick during pregnancy, labors to bring her daughter into the world and watches as she takes her first breath of life. Similarly, a daughter opens up a new world and range of emotions to her mother, allowing her to feel an unconditional love she didn't know she possessed. The heartwarming stories in this volume are meant for women at all stages in this wonderful relationship: new moms in awe of their daughter's first step, veteran moms in a panic as their daughter leaves for her first prom; teenage daughters who are struggling with mom's authority, or forty-year-old daughters who find themselves thinking I'm just like my mom. Special chapter openers feature heartwarming photographs, and the special journaling pages can be completed before giving the book as a gift for an extra personal touch, or they can be completed together to create a special family keepsake that will bring joy for years to come. More than just a storybook gift, this volume allows for that extra personalized touch that will make Mother's Day, a birthday, or any day that much more special.
in their Master's Degree Program. She is the director of psychosynthesis training at the Synthesi... more in their Master's Degree Program. She is the director of psychosynthesis training at the Synthesis Center and a licensed mental health counselor, practicing for over thirty years. She is the author of several books and a blogger for psychologytoday.com.
Defining transpersonal as simply that which goes beyond the individual or personal, it could be h... more Defining transpersonal as simply that which goes beyond the individual or personal, it could be hypothesized that all counselors are, at least in part, transpersonal in their orientation. By and large Americans, in any profession, believe in God and in various other religious and spiritual perspectives (Harper, 2005). Given that this is the case, the transpersonal (or spiritual) dimension, is, almost inevitably, part of a counselor’s possible arena of concern. While it is important for counselors to orient themselves specifically towards areas of interest and expertise, it is also clear that broad knowledge and comfort in the widest possible area will serve both the counselor and client. It is therefore important that all counselors have a working knowledge of the transpersonal orientation in counseling and psychotherapy, simply to keep pace with their client’s concerns. It seems clear from the research, that counselors do, in fact, share an interest in and concern for the transpers...
The relationship between a mother and daughter is one of the most profound bonds in life. A mothe... more The relationship between a mother and daughter is one of the most profound bonds in life. A mother feels her daughter's first kick during pregnancy, labors to bring her daughter into the world and watches as she takes her first breath of life. Similarly, a daughter opens up a new world and range of emotions to her mother, allowing her to feel an unconditional love she didn't know she possessed. The heartwarming stories in this volume are meant for women at all stages in this wonderful relationship: new moms in awe of their daughter's first step, veteran moms in a panic as their daughter leaves for her first prom; teenage daughters who are struggling with mom's authority, or forty-year-old daughters who find themselves thinking I'm just like my mom. Special chapter openers feature heartwarming photographs, and the special journaling pages can be completed before giving the book as a gift for an extra personal touch, or they can be completed together to create a sp...
By and large, Americans believe in God and in various other religious and spiritual perspectives ... more By and large, Americans believe in God and in various other religious and spiritual perspectives (Harper, 2005). Given that this is the case, the transpersonal (or spiritual) dimension, is, almost inevitably, part of a counselor‘s possible arena of concern. It is therefore important that all counselors have a working knowledge of a transpersonal orientation in counseling, simply to keep pace with their client‘s concerns. And the field of psychology itself has validated the importance of this, most notably by the inclusion in the 1994 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the category (v code) of Religious or Spiritual Problem (American Psychiatric Association, 1994). It seems clear from the research, that counselors do, in fact, share an interest in and concern for the transpersonal dimension in their clinical work (Carlson, Kirkpatrick, Hecker, & Killmer, 2002; Winston, 1990). What is also likely to be true is that counselors are not trained to work in that dimen...
Si está interesado en recibir información sobre nuestras publicaciones, envíe su tarjeta de visit... more Si está interesado en recibir información sobre nuestras publicaciones, envíe su tarjeta de visita a: Amat Editorial Comte Borrell, 241 08029 - Barcelona Tel. 93 410 97 93 Fax 93 321 50 68 e-mail:info(o)yaniateditorial.coni ... Julie Firman y Dorothy Firman Hijas y madres Una ...
By and large, Americans believe in God and in various other religious and spiritual perspectives ... more By and large, Americans believe in God and in various other religious and spiritual perspectives (Harper, 2005). Given that this is the case, the transpersonal (or spiritual) dimension, is, almost inevitably, part of a counselor‘s possible arena of concern. It is therefore important that all counselors have a working knowledge of a transpersonal orientation in counseling, simply to keep pace with their client‘s concerns. And the field of psychology itself has validated the importance of this, most notably by the inclusion in the 1994 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the category (v code) of Religious or Spiritual Problem (American Psychiatric Association, 1994). It seems clear from the research, that counselors do, in fact, share an interest in and concern for the transpersonal dimension in their clinical work (Carlson, Kirkpatrick, Hecker, & Killmer, 2002; Winston, 1990). What is also likely to be true is that counselors are not trained to work in that dimension nearly as thoroughly as they are trained, for instance, to work in family of origin issues (Boorstein, 1996; Shafranske & Malone, 1990).
Coming to the field of counseling is a process of evolution based in an individual's own experien... more Coming to the field of counseling is a process of evolution based in an individual's own experience of purpose, meaning and values. It is not a field people enter to become rich or famous. It is not a field they enter for an easy way to get by. The human services are filled with people who want to help. A career choice to work so closely with other people is inevitably guided by an inner calling for deep and meaningful work. However, by the time a counselor has finished college, graduate school, internships, licensure tests and getting a job, the connection to "why" may become lost. The "how" may exact a high toll that sets the new counselor on their early career path disconnected from that which is most important to the quality of their work and to their own well being as a helping professional. The early days in the field are the ground upon which each counselor builds a professional identity. When consciousness is brought to bear in creating a new identity (in any endeavor) that identity will likely be a closer reflection of what is deeply true for that person. A good actor is not just a skilled technician. A good parent is not one who has read all the books. A good counselor is not just one who has been well trained. One of the gifts of the profession of counseling is that it is, in fact, an invitation for the counselor to be true to his or her own values and beliefs. In fact, the invitation is even more expansive, as being a counselor really does offer the practitioner a place to be authentic, to be the person they are, to do work that is a fit, both at the level of skill and training and at the level of purpose, meaning and values. Counseling can be, and in the right circumstances is, a path of right livelihood. Remembering Why As the dust settles from years of training, and even during those years, the counselor (or counselor to be) is constantly choosing. Given training in myriad theories
Psychosynthesis has been described as a spiritual psychology, a psychology with a soul, i.e. a ps... more Psychosynthesis has been described as a spiritual psychology, a psychology with a soul, i.e. a psychology which includes the different dimensions of man: body, mind, emotions, soul and social expression. Assagioli, the founder, called it "a method of psychological development and Self-realization…" (Assagioli, 2000, p.26). What stands out, after 100 years, is that it is a psychology that serves human beings in their wholeness. It assumes a potential for conscious evolution, which means, for any individual or group, the possibility of moving through life's challenges and difficulties in a conscious and healthy way. The core principles and practices of psychosynthesis support this conscious evolution, across the whole spectrum of human experience, from historical trauma to current life issues, into finally, the quest for meaning, purpose and values in life. This has been noted as the call of Self, life purpose and Self-realization. What has been hard to come to terms with is how these processes (and outcomes) can be accomplished. How does one find life's purpose? Hear the call of Self? Become Self-realized? Much of any life is defined by outer constructs, demands, needs, external situations and cultural and familial norms. Many adults follow "scripts" that were written for and by them long ago. And it is just as true that most adults have no choice but to contend with external realities that strongly define their possibilities. Happy or unhappy, directed or lost, enlightened or dismayed, when it rains, we get wet; when we are hungry, we need food; when war or disaster come our way, we live our lives in relationship to those realities. It is not an easy task to live in a process of conscious evolution. Rare are life practices that invite inner reflection and give space for hearing a deeper Call. Assagioli wrote, "When we observe the most obvious characteristics of contemporary civilization, we are struck by its extreme extroversion, its desire to know and master the forces of nature in order to satisfy its ever growing needs and demands" (Assagioli, 1965, p.12), and he goes on, in The Act of Will (1973) "... the wide gulf between man's [sic] external and internal powers is one of the most important and profound causes of the individual and collective evils which afflict our civilization and gravely menace its future" (p.4). These were accurate and pointed statements forty years ago and true today as well. While throughout time, there have been those who seek the call of an inner life, most of us live in the outer world, addressing the daily needs of increasingly complex and demanding lives. And in that world, consciously or unconsciously, we still
The relationship between a mother and daughter is one of the most profound bonds in life. A mothe... more The relationship between a mother and daughter is one of the most profound bonds in life. A mother feels her daughter's first kick during pregnancy, labors to bring her daughter into the world and watches as she takes her first breath of life. Similarly, a daughter opens up a new world and range of emotions to her mother, allowing her to feel an unconditional love she didn't know she possessed. The heartwarming stories in this volume are meant for women at all stages in this wonderful relationship: new moms in awe of their daughter's first step, veteran moms in a panic as their daughter leaves for her first prom; teenage daughters who are struggling with mom's authority, or forty-year-old daughters who find themselves thinking I'm just like my mom. Special chapter openers feature heartwarming photographs, and the special journaling pages can be completed before giving the book as a gift for an extra personal touch, or they can be completed together to create a special family keepsake that will bring joy for years to come. More than just a storybook gift, this volume allows for that extra personalized touch that will make Mother's Day, a birthday, or any day that much more special.
in their Master's Degree Program. She is the director of psychosynthesis training at the Synthesi... more in their Master's Degree Program. She is the director of psychosynthesis training at the Synthesis Center and a licensed mental health counselor, practicing for over thirty years. She is the author of several books and a blogger for psychologytoday.com.
Defining transpersonal as simply that which goes beyond the individual or personal, it could be h... more Defining transpersonal as simply that which goes beyond the individual or personal, it could be hypothesized that all counselors are, at least in part, transpersonal in their orientation. By and large Americans, in any profession, believe in God and in various other religious and spiritual perspectives (Harper, 2005). Given that this is the case, the transpersonal (or spiritual) dimension, is, almost inevitably, part of a counselor’s possible arena of concern. While it is important for counselors to orient themselves specifically towards areas of interest and expertise, it is also clear that broad knowledge and comfort in the widest possible area will serve both the counselor and client. It is therefore important that all counselors have a working knowledge of the transpersonal orientation in counseling and psychotherapy, simply to keep pace with their client’s concerns. It seems clear from the research, that counselors do, in fact, share an interest in and concern for the transpers...
The relationship between a mother and daughter is one of the most profound bonds in life. A mothe... more The relationship between a mother and daughter is one of the most profound bonds in life. A mother feels her daughter's first kick during pregnancy, labors to bring her daughter into the world and watches as she takes her first breath of life. Similarly, a daughter opens up a new world and range of emotions to her mother, allowing her to feel an unconditional love she didn't know she possessed. The heartwarming stories in this volume are meant for women at all stages in this wonderful relationship: new moms in awe of their daughter's first step, veteran moms in a panic as their daughter leaves for her first prom; teenage daughters who are struggling with mom's authority, or forty-year-old daughters who find themselves thinking I'm just like my mom. Special chapter openers feature heartwarming photographs, and the special journaling pages can be completed before giving the book as a gift for an extra personal touch, or they can be completed together to create a sp...
By and large, Americans believe in God and in various other religious and spiritual perspectives ... more By and large, Americans believe in God and in various other religious and spiritual perspectives (Harper, 2005). Given that this is the case, the transpersonal (or spiritual) dimension, is, almost inevitably, part of a counselor‘s possible arena of concern. It is therefore important that all counselors have a working knowledge of a transpersonal orientation in counseling, simply to keep pace with their client‘s concerns. And the field of psychology itself has validated the importance of this, most notably by the inclusion in the 1994 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the category (v code) of Religious or Spiritual Problem (American Psychiatric Association, 1994). It seems clear from the research, that counselors do, in fact, share an interest in and concern for the transpersonal dimension in their clinical work (Carlson, Kirkpatrick, Hecker, & Killmer, 2002; Winston, 1990). What is also likely to be true is that counselors are not trained to work in that dimen...
Si está interesado en recibir información sobre nuestras publicaciones, envíe su tarjeta de visit... more Si está interesado en recibir información sobre nuestras publicaciones, envíe su tarjeta de visita a: Amat Editorial Comte Borrell, 241 08029 - Barcelona Tel. 93 410 97 93 Fax 93 321 50 68 e-mail:info(o)yaniateditorial.coni ... Julie Firman y Dorothy Firman Hijas y madres Una ...
By and large, Americans believe in God and in various other religious and spiritual perspectives ... more By and large, Americans believe in God and in various other religious and spiritual perspectives (Harper, 2005). Given that this is the case, the transpersonal (or spiritual) dimension, is, almost inevitably, part of a counselor‘s possible arena of concern. It is therefore important that all counselors have a working knowledge of a transpersonal orientation in counseling, simply to keep pace with their client‘s concerns. And the field of psychology itself has validated the importance of this, most notably by the inclusion in the 1994 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the category (v code) of Religious or Spiritual Problem (American Psychiatric Association, 1994). It seems clear from the research, that counselors do, in fact, share an interest in and concern for the transpersonal dimension in their clinical work (Carlson, Kirkpatrick, Hecker, & Killmer, 2002; Winston, 1990). What is also likely to be true is that counselors are not trained to work in that dimension nearly as thoroughly as they are trained, for instance, to work in family of origin issues (Boorstein, 1996; Shafranske & Malone, 1990).
Coming to the field of counseling is a process of evolution based in an individual's own experien... more Coming to the field of counseling is a process of evolution based in an individual's own experience of purpose, meaning and values. It is not a field people enter to become rich or famous. It is not a field they enter for an easy way to get by. The human services are filled with people who want to help. A career choice to work so closely with other people is inevitably guided by an inner calling for deep and meaningful work. However, by the time a counselor has finished college, graduate school, internships, licensure tests and getting a job, the connection to "why" may become lost. The "how" may exact a high toll that sets the new counselor on their early career path disconnected from that which is most important to the quality of their work and to their own well being as a helping professional. The early days in the field are the ground upon which each counselor builds a professional identity. When consciousness is brought to bear in creating a new identity (in any endeavor) that identity will likely be a closer reflection of what is deeply true for that person. A good actor is not just a skilled technician. A good parent is not one who has read all the books. A good counselor is not just one who has been well trained. One of the gifts of the profession of counseling is that it is, in fact, an invitation for the counselor to be true to his or her own values and beliefs. In fact, the invitation is even more expansive, as being a counselor really does offer the practitioner a place to be authentic, to be the person they are, to do work that is a fit, both at the level of skill and training and at the level of purpose, meaning and values. Counseling can be, and in the right circumstances is, a path of right livelihood. Remembering Why As the dust settles from years of training, and even during those years, the counselor (or counselor to be) is constantly choosing. Given training in myriad theories
Psychosynthesis has been described as a spiritual psychology, a psychology with a soul, i.e. a ps... more Psychosynthesis has been described as a spiritual psychology, a psychology with a soul, i.e. a psychology which includes the different dimensions of man: body, mind, emotions, soul and social expression. Assagioli, the founder, called it "a method of psychological development and Self-realization…" (Assagioli, 2000, p.26). What stands out, after 100 years, is that it is a psychology that serves human beings in their wholeness. It assumes a potential for conscious evolution, which means, for any individual or group, the possibility of moving through life's challenges and difficulties in a conscious and healthy way. The core principles and practices of psychosynthesis support this conscious evolution, across the whole spectrum of human experience, from historical trauma to current life issues, into finally, the quest for meaning, purpose and values in life. This has been noted as the call of Self, life purpose and Self-realization. What has been hard to come to terms with is how these processes (and outcomes) can be accomplished. How does one find life's purpose? Hear the call of Self? Become Self-realized? Much of any life is defined by outer constructs, demands, needs, external situations and cultural and familial norms. Many adults follow "scripts" that were written for and by them long ago. And it is just as true that most adults have no choice but to contend with external realities that strongly define their possibilities. Happy or unhappy, directed or lost, enlightened or dismayed, when it rains, we get wet; when we are hungry, we need food; when war or disaster come our way, we live our lives in relationship to those realities. It is not an easy task to live in a process of conscious evolution. Rare are life practices that invite inner reflection and give space for hearing a deeper Call. Assagioli wrote, "When we observe the most obvious characteristics of contemporary civilization, we are struck by its extreme extroversion, its desire to know and master the forces of nature in order to satisfy its ever growing needs and demands" (Assagioli, 1965, p.12), and he goes on, in The Act of Will (1973) "... the wide gulf between man's [sic] external and internal powers is one of the most important and profound causes of the individual and collective evils which afflict our civilization and gravely menace its future" (p.4). These were accurate and pointed statements forty years ago and true today as well. While throughout time, there have been those who seek the call of an inner life, most of us live in the outer world, addressing the daily needs of increasingly complex and demanding lives. And in that world, consciously or unconsciously, we still
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It seems clear from the research, that counselors do, in fact, share an interest in and concern for the transpersonal dimension in their clinical work (Carlson, Kirkpatrick, Hecker, & Killmer, 2002; Winston, 1990). What is also likely to be true is that counselors are not trained to work in that dimension nearly as thoroughly as they are trained, for instance, to work in family of origin issues (Boorstein, 1996; Shafranske & Malone, 1990).
It seems clear from the research, that counselors do, in fact, share an interest in and concern for the transpersonal dimension in their clinical work (Carlson, Kirkpatrick, Hecker, & Killmer, 2002; Winston, 1990). What is also likely to be true is that counselors are not trained to work in that dimension nearly as thoroughly as they are trained, for instance, to work in family of origin issues (Boorstein, 1996; Shafranske & Malone, 1990).