Transpersonal psychology and mature happiness in the context of counseling
Counselling Psychology Quarterly July 5, 2019 DOI: 10.1080/09515070.2019.1634518 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that mature happiness involves spiritual aspects such as deep appreciation of life, finding joy through suffering, and being in tune with oneself and others, and that transpersonal psychology can help uncover deeper meaning leading to personal and spiritual growth. |
Abstract
ABSTRACT Transcending the dark side of life and overcoming negative emotions may lead a person to mature happiness, characterized by inner peace and harmony. Such happiness can be found even in times of suffering through the pursuit of meaning and spirituality. This paper argues that nature happiness involves the spiritual aspects of being human, such as deep appreciation of life, finding joy through suffering, and being in tune with oneself and others (Clements, Hocoy, Hoffman, & Kaklauskas, 2016). Transpersonal Psychology in counseling focuses on cultivating spiritual and transcendent experiences. Through examination of the spectrum of being human, including spiritual yearning and aspirations, deeper meaning can be uncovered leading to personal and spiritual growth.