PSY6646 - Transpersonal Psychology

(2 units)

Implicit to transpersonal psychology is the premise that psychological health overlaps the spiritual journey towards more inclusive consciousness. Transpersonal psychology studies: (i) some assumptions of orthodox, western psychology; (ii) the interstices of physical and spiritual universe; (iii) meditation and states of consciousness; (iv) yoga psychology; (v) the autonomous psyche; (vi) symbolic language; and (vii) creativity. The seminar will also introduce current research methodologies and will provide participants the opportunity to explore their own ways of mediating purpose and meaning.