Catherine Ann Lombard

Psychosynthesis: A Foundational Bridge Between Psychology and Spirituality.

Pastoral Psychology January 1, 2017 Catherine Ann Lombard

Psychosynthesis, a transpersonal psychology and therapeutic approach, offers a model of human personality where psychological and spiritual perspectives converge. This article explores psychosynthesis as a theoretical framework for pastoral psychology. It works with clients' will and cultivates relationships on intrapersonal, interpersonal, and Higher Self levels, including a superconscious plane for higher values. Qualitative findings show psychosynthesis counseling helped awaken spirituality in three out of eleven clients who formerly identified as atheists, and all eleven clients attained personal growth. The counselor describes her experience as a Christian in the therapeutic setting. The framework is viable for incorporating spiritual growth into a psychological working model.