Transpersonal Counseling
TCA Journal March 1, 1993 DOI: 10.1080/15564223.1993.12034408 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Citations | 1 |
| Key points | Presents a transpersonal theory of counseling grounded in transpersonal psychology, which is described as encompassing transconventional stages of development, integrations among psychological schools, and new understandings of contemplative practices and altered states of consciousness. The paper outlines the theory's history, personality theory, counseling theory, comparisons with other systems, and implications for counselor education. |
Abstract
Transpersonal counseling originates in transpersonal psychology, a perspective that “encompass [es] transconventional stages [of development], possible integrations among different psychological schools, [and] new understandings of contemplative practices and altered states of consciousness” (Walsh, 1992). One transpersonal theory of counseling is presented, along with its history, theory of personality, theory of counseling, comparison with other systems of thought, and implications for counselor education.