Psychotherapy and Spirit: Theory and Practice in Transpersonal Psychotherapy by Brant Cortright

Matthews, Charles O.

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“…Transpersonal methods uniquely blend with refined human qualities such as altruism and genuine compassion toward self and others (Anderson, 2015;Braud, 2004;Clements, 2011). In line with this, participants evaluated that the development in the knowledge of holistic self-care and use of self-regulating practices is essential in enhancing the progress of individual practices (Cortright, 1997).…”

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“…The participants discussed the advantages of gradual exploration of sources of spiritual knowledge and understanding and considered an assessment of own gaps to understanding a priority. The benefit of the progressive education in knowing and being were previously explored by Cortright (1997), who examined three major divisions of transpersonal approaches to psychotherapy-the impersonal, the personal, and a blended version that regulated the practice of the primary two. The impersonal stage was referred to the path of the searching spirit, one that is rooted in awareness of "the big picture," featureless and devoid of potency, all-encompassing, universal whole.…”

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“…Additionally, the participants shared the notion that since our nature is spiritual, consciousness cannot be contained and analysed from such an "expert" point of view (Cortright, 1997), but rather attended to in a collaborative manner (Friedman, 2015).…”

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Integrating the Transpersonal Approach Into Counselling: A Semi-Structured Phenomenological Inquiry

Turner¹

2021

Psychotherapy and Counselling Journal of Australia

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This study investigated the benefits of integrating the transpersonal approach in counselling practice. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used to examine the data gained through semi-structured interviews with four social worker-counsellors. Results suggested that the transpersonal approach may provide counsellors with the benefit of using spiritual variables to enrich their practice. Results further suggested authenticity was an essential factor towards spiritual competence, was a priority of spiritually informed counsellors, and was a significant nurturing element towards the therapeutic alliance. How counsellors’ regular self-reflection can contribute to an improved level of awareness and encourage cultivation of spiritual beliefs and values is also discussed. Further research regarding the benefits of transpersonal education, as well as more accommodating research methods in supporting development of spiritual competency, are suggested.

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Integrating the Transpersonal Approach Into Counselling: A Semi-Structured Phenomenological Inquiry

Turner¹

2021

Psychotherapy and Counselling Journal of Australia

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“…Unfortunately, many humanistic psychologists reject transpersonal perspectives. Matthews (1999), for example, claimed that existentialists tend to view humans in a way that is antithetical to a spiritual perspective. Walsh and Vaughan (1994), likewise, have noted that there is “a paradigm clash between existentialist and transpersonal worldviews” (p. 9), as did Steele (1998).…”

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“…Many transpersonalists still believe that operationalizing spiritual constructs into quantifiable measurement approaches simply does not do justice to the area. For example, Matthews (1999) argued that spiritual approaches defy all scientific criteria, obliterate the need for diagnoses, and are immeasurable. Hodge (2001), in a less extreme fashion, argued that quantitative approaches constrain the expression of clients' subjective experiences such that vital information is lost and that “the problems inherent in quantitative assessment may be particularly relevant in the realm of spirituality” (p. 204).…”

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Using transpersonal tests in humanistic psychological assessment.

Friedman¹,

MacDonald²

2002

The Humanistic Psychologist

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Emphasis on holism is a distinguishing quality of humanistic psychology and important for any psychological assessment purporting to be humanistic. To be holistic, assessment should encompass the entire range of human functioning, including the transpersonal dimension, and requires methodological pluralism, including use of psychological tests. Resistances to addressing transpersonal issues in humanistic psychological assessment, and to using tests to gather information about transpersonal concerns, are challenged. Two transpersonal tests that show promise for humanistic assessment are presented.One of the major defining characteristics of humanistic psychology is its emphasis on viewing the person as a whole. We maintain that human functioning cannot be isolated from its context and, consequently, that the boundaries of this whole are amorphous and permeable. In applying this perspective to humanistic psychological assessment, we center our discussion on what we consider to be the largest, most inclusive, context in which a person can be seen-the transpersonal. Lajoie & Shapiro (1992) surveyed and summarized a number of definitions of transpersonal psychology, concluding that their common features include attention to expanded consciousness, ultimate potential, and transcendence of the personal self. Similarly, Walsh and Vaughan (1993) defined the transpersonal as based on experiences in which "the sense of identity or self extends beyond (trans) the individual or personal to encompass wider aspects of humankind, life psyche, and cosmos" (p. 3).Although religion, spirituality and the transpersonal are not equivalent concepts, all overlap and, for purposes of this paper, their interconnectedness is stressed more than their differences. In this regard, religion plays a crucial role in the lives of most Americans, as demonstrated in numerous recent surveys (e.g., Gallup, 1994). Even

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Integrating sacred writings in therapy.

Cook¹,

Dixon²,

Fukuyama³

2011

Spiritually Oriented Interventions for Counseling and Psychotherapy.

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Spirituality and religion are important aspects of many peoples' lives (Gallup, 2009) and can provide meaning to life experiences (Park, 2005). One important component of most religious traditions is some form of sacred writing or sacred text (we use these two terms interchangeably in this chapter). These writings are usually held in high regard and used in various ways, such as for guidance, healing, and inspiration. Many of the adherents of the major world religions believe that sacred writings are a way for the divine or transcendent to be revealed to humanity (McCasland, Cairns, & Yu, 1969;Richards & Bergin, 2005;Smart, 1994;Whiting, 1983). Because many clients consider these writings to be associated with the divine, or truth, it is important that therapists carefully consider whether it is appropriate to integrate them into practice.We believe that integrating sacred writings into the therapy process can be beneficial for clients, and this chapter provides guidelines for doing this ethically and effectively. Initially, we provide an overview of what we mean by sacred writings, describing the similarities of sacred writings across spiritual traditions, and what functions these writings serve across traditions. We describe the diversity of sacred writings among various spiritual traditions, then return to common themes among sacred writings. We examine important perspectives in existing literature regarding use of sacred writings in therapy. A majorThe work which the sages saw in the sacred sayings are manifestly spread forth in the triad of the Vedas. Follow them constantly, you lovers of truth! This is your path to the world of good deeds.-Mundaka Upanishad 1.2.1

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Psychotherapy and Spirit: Theory and Practice in Transpersonal Psychotherapy by Brant Cortright

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Integrating the Transpersonal Approach Into Counselling: A Semi-Structured Phenomenological Inquiry

Integrating the Transpersonal Approach Into Counselling: A Semi-Structured Phenomenological Inquiry

Using transpersonal tests in humanistic psychological assessment.

Integrating sacred writings in therapy.

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