International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
September 1, 2018
Sangeetha. B. Menon, Shankar Rajaraman, Lakshmi Kuchibotla
3 citations
This paper uses instances from literature covering a broad spectrum of Indian philosophies, art, medicine and practices—attempts to offer the components of a psychology that is rooted in transformative and transpersonal consciousness. Psychology, in this instance, refers to a systematic study of mind, behavior, and relationship, rather than the formal Western discipline as such. In the Indian...
Open Theology
September 1, 2018
Joyce Ann Konigsburg
Abstract Simply reading sacred texts across religious boundaries rarely achieves an “aha moment” or an encounter with ultimacy. The possibility of engaging with ultimacy requires establishing some necessary conditions. Any attempt to compel an experience results in false spiritual encounters rather than permitting authentic ones to occur. Therefore, a balance is necessary between being open to...
September 1, 2018
Virginia Langum
3 citations
The relationship of the physical, gendered body to mental health is a common theme in literary studies, which have sought to understand historical and contemporary narratives by female authors. Medieval mystics, in particular, have invited psychological and medical intrigue, both in their own period and much later. While both male and female mystics often write in highly embodied imagery,...
Journal of Ethics and Emerging Technologies
September 1, 2018
A. McCay
Yuval Noah Harari warns of a very pessimistic future for our species: essentially, that it may be superseded by non-conscious Artificial Intelligence that can do anything we can and more. This assumes that we are physically instantiated algorithms that can be improved on in all respects. On such an assumption, our labor will become economically worthless once AI reaches a certain level. This...
Journal of Organizational Psychology
September 1, 2018
Robert Dion Sortino
A qualitative data research approach was used to collect data using the phenomenological research method in an attempt to illuminate the voices of leaders indicating that spirituality was an underpinning influencing their decision-making to create positive school culture. In-depth, semi-structured interviews of six administrators from different ethnic backgrounds and diverse educational...
OAR@UM
September 1, 2018
Shimul Sujit Sen, Gabriele Deidda
1 citation
Yoga is an ancient tradition arising from the evolving cultures of ancient India originating from a variety of sources like ancient texts, oral transmissions through lineages, iconography and songs. It has a complex history of spiritual exploration, philosophical reflection and creative expression. Yoga has evolved over time to suit the needs of the current populace and at present humanity at...
Néphrologie & Thérapeutique
September 1, 2018
Nolwenn Lorcy, O. Picquart, Éric Laruelle
La méditation de pleine conscience (MPC) a été structurée dans les années 1970 par le Dr Kabat-Zinn sous la forme d’un programme de réduction du stress à l’attention des patients atteints de maladie chronique (mindfulness-based stress reduction [MBSR]). Elle s’appuie sur des exercices à la portée de tous (attention au moment présent, via la respiration et les sensations physiques notamment)....
Néphrologie & Thérapeutique
September 1, 2018
Corinne Isnard Bagnis, A. Gillon, Claire Mizzi
1 citation
Les objectifs de la prise en charge en éducation thérapeutique sont l’amélioration de la qualité de vie et l’autonomisation des patients qui accèdent à plus d’information, développent des capacités d’autosoin et participent davantage aux décisions. La maladie chronique est une occasion d’expérimenter le stress, la dépression et l’anxiété. La méditation de pleine conscience entre dans les mieux...
Folia Medica
September 1, 2018
Diogo Telles-Correia, Sérgio Saraiva, João Gama Marques
Karl Jaspers published the first edition of 'General Psychopathology' in 1913. Now, coinciding with its 100th anniversary whose importance was consecrated through multiple congresses, we see a parallelism and a return to the dilemma of the 'Methodenstreit', which led Karl Jaspers to introduce the phenomenological method for psychopathology to understand the subjective manifestations of the...
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
September 1, 2018
Michael Miovic
1 citation
This article provides an overview of Sri Aurobindo’s Integral Yoga Psychology (IYP), with a focus on relevance to clinical practice. After summarizing recent developments in integrative medicine that have brought transpersonal themes into the mainstream of contemporary healthcare, the transformational paradigm of IYP is used to articulate a spiritually-informed approach to psychology and...