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Unfolding Self: The Practice of Psychosynthesis (2nd Edition)
by Molly Young Brown
This revered classic provides a clear guide to the principles and techniques of psychosynthesis, the dynamic transpersonal psychology that facilitates the natural process of growth within each person. First articulated by the Italian psychiatrist Roberto Assagioli in the beginning of the 20th century, psychosynthesis represents a holistic approach to personal growth that combines various methods and principles of Eastern and Western psychology into one versatile approach. Written by an internationally renowned teacher and writer, this book gives counselors in training and those practicing a comprehensive introduction to practicing in this growing field, from theoretical concepts to conducting psychosynthesis sessions with clients.
The nine chapters explain such concepts as essential being and motivation of the individual; Assagioliís psychological laws; the psychosynthesis model of human growth; the basic principles that form this model and how to apply those principles; and specific problems that psychosynthesis addresses in the various stages of the human development. Each chapter features exercises that can be done with clients or in self-test. An appendix provides transcripts from two psychosynthesis sessions, a glossary, a bibliography, and a reference list. Counselors, coaches, teachers, and spiritual guides will find this book helpful in guiding their clients and studentsóand themselvesótoward greater health, creativity, and fulfillment. |
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Reviews
"Unfolding Self fulfills a long-felt need. The conceptual presentation is clear and practical, the exercises useful, and the unfolding of the materials harmonious. This book is a brilliant presentation of psychosynthesis and its approach to psychological guidance."
—Piero Ferrucci, Ph.D., author of What We May Be
"An original and substantial contribution to the field of counseling and psychotherapy. The author has succeeded in taking the quintessence of psychosynthesis and applying it, living with it, in her own unique style. I feel definitely enriched and inspired after having read it."
—Peter Roche de Coppens, Ph.D., East Stroudsburg State College, Pennsylvania
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