The Power within
Theodore J. Chapin
Journal of Humanistic Psychology October 1, 1989 DOI: 10.1177/0022167889294003 (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 | Proposes that the "Power Within," a humanistic-transpersonal imagery technique, can make previously unavailable resources accessible to clients for personal growth, understanding, and change, and offers theory, a procedural description, and three case examples of its use in psychotherapy. |
Abstract
The 'Power Within" is a humanistic-transpersonal imagery technique that makes accessible to the client resources previously unavailable for personal growth, understanding, and change. This article reviews the theory, technique, and application of this technique within the context of psychotherapy. The literature review presents a wide range of theoretical explanations of the 'Power Within" experience. A detailed description of the technique provides a framework by which it could be effectively conducted within psychotherapy. Finally, three case examples are presented to demonstrate its therapeutic application.