Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology最新文献

Psychedelic integration and transformation 迷幻药的融合与转化

Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology Pub Date : 2023-12-22 DOI: 10.53074/cstp.2023.66

Jorge Branco

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exploratory case study of Australian adults with inflammatory bowel disease and their perception and experience of well-being 对患有炎症性肠病的澳大利亚成年人及其幸福感和体验的探索性个案研究

Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology Pub Date : 2023-12-22 DOI: 10.53074/cstp.2023.65

Saba Larijani

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Breastfeeding and transpersonal values 母乳喂养和超个人价值观

Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology Pub Date : 2023-12-22 DOI: 10.53074/cstp.2023.45

Olga Ferreras

{"title":"Breastfeeding and transpersonal values","authors":"Olga Ferreras","doi":"10.53074/cstp.2023.45","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53074/cstp.2023.45","url":null,"abstract":"This inquiry explored the impact of breastfeeding on mothers’ transpersonal values. It acknowledged societal obstacles mothers’ experience when attempting to breastfeed and included 12 participants who had a breastfeeding experience that reflects the current recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO), meaning six months of exclusive breastfeeding followed by a combination of breastfeeding and solid foods for at least two years. The study followed an Organic Inquiry design which allowed for the incorporation of elements of feminism and environmental responsibility. Participant stories were collected through semi-structured online interviews, and the data was analysed using thematic analysis. Participants felt that breastfeeding enhanced transpersonal qualities at a personal level and noticed that these gave rise to transformative action at a community level. Six themes were identified: Transpersonal self-concept, spiritual insights, interconnectedness, discernment, alignment with nature and transformative changes. All participants regarded breastfeeding as a transformative experience which contributed to a sense of alignment with the natural world. Participants insights suggest a congruence of transpersonal psychology’s current focus on social engagement and environmental protection and global breastfeeding support efforts carried out by the WHO.","PeriodicalId":202665,"journal":{"name":"Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138946002","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Transpersonal teaching in the face of adversity 逆境中的人格教育

Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology Pub Date : 2023-12-22 DOI: 10.53074/cstp.2023.67

Adi Vickers

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Healing experiences in Japanese rope bondage practice 日本绳缚实践中的治愈体验

Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology Pub Date : 2023-12-22 DOI: 10.53074/cstp.2023.46

Eva Harris

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Are tattoos symbols of transformation? 纹身是转变的象征吗？

Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology Pub Date : 2023-12-22 DOI: 10.53074/cstp.2023.42

Lindie Pankiv-Greene

{"title":"Are tattoos symbols of transformation?","authors":"Lindie Pankiv-Greene","doi":"10.53074/cstp.2023.42","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53074/cstp.2023.42","url":null,"abstract":"This research was motivated by the exponential interest in tattoos over the past four decades, which led to my research question: “Are tattoos symbols of transformation?” An examination of both current and historical literature generated an understanding of the tattoo process as a rite of passage, which considers the possibility of tattoos as transformative symbols between the mundane and transpersonal realms of existence. This generated a deeper understanding of tattoos from the essence of indigenous knowledge and why its revival is important in our current world context. The qualitative approach of intuitive inquiry was chosen for its creative and intuitive alignment with the subject of tattooing. The five hermeneutical cycles of intuitive inquiry aligned with the five stages of tattooing. Ten participants with personally meaningful tattoos were interviewed. Thematic analysis was applied to the data and five themes emerged: Ritual, symbol / non-verbal communication, pain, altered state / sacred dimension, and transformation. These themes were explored, revealing altered states of consciousness and embodiment, resulting in personal growth and an expansion in worldview. This research suggests that tattoos can be cultural and natural symbols carrying our stories and meaning through time, while restoring relationship to ourselves and a unified consciousness.","PeriodicalId":202665,"journal":{"name":"Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology","volume":"60 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138945878","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Factor analysis of the MEQ43 suggests non-psychedelic mystical experiences are different from psychedelic mystical experiences MEQ43 的因子分析表明，非迷幻剂神秘体验不同于迷幻剂神秘体验

Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology Pub Date : 2023-11-17 DOI: 10.53074/cstp.2023.63

Kirsti A. Formoso

{"title":"Factor analysis of the MEQ43 suggests non-psychedelic mystical experiences are different from psychedelic mystical experiences","authors":"Kirsti A. Formoso","doi":"10.53074/cstp.2023.63","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53074/cstp.2023.63","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to determine whether the 30-item Mystical Experience Questionnaire (MEQ30) is suitable for measuring non-psychedelic mystical experiences or whether a subset of questions from the 43-item Mystical Experience Questionnaire (MEQ43) is more appropriate. Participants (N = 136) completed an online survey about their non-psychedelic mystical experience, which included the MEQ43 and its subset of items that make up the MEQ30. Confirmatory Factor Analysis revealed that the MEQ30 was not a good fit for the present study’s non-psychedelic sample. Exploratory Factor Analysis of the MEQ43 suggested that an alternative set of items and corresponding factors may be more appropriate. In the new four-factor instrument (MEQ25), 25 items account for all MEQ43 factors. The new factors are Sacred Unity, Noetic Quality, Time-Space Transcendence, and Ineffable and Paradoxical. The new scale demonstrated excellent internal reliability (α = .93) and strong convergent validity with the M-Scale. The new scale is unique because it has a separate factor for noetic quality, which is considered a salient and therapeutic aspect of mystical experience. Furthermore, the refined time-space subscale better reflects the theory and subjective experience of non-psychedelic mystical experiences.","PeriodicalId":202665,"journal":{"name":"Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology","volume":"55 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139263800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Pieces of peace: Transpersonal approaches in Israeli-Palestinian peace-building events 和平的碎片：以色列-巴勒斯坦建设和平活动中的超个人方法

Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology Pub Date : 2023-11-17 DOI: 10.53074/cstp.2023.59

Valerie Reichmann Popowski

{"title":"Pieces of peace: Transpersonal approaches in Israeli-Palestinian peace-building events","authors":"Valerie Reichmann Popowski","doi":"10.53074/cstp.2023.59","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53074/cstp.2023.59","url":null,"abstract":"This article presents a research study in which Israeli and Palestinian peacebuilding events embedded in a transpersonal container were examined. It explored the lived experience of four Israelis and three Palestinians who participated in or facilitated peacebuilding initiatives rooted in spiritual, holistic, and integrative methods. Simultaneously, such peace initiatives were joined and observed through the direct participation of the researcher in three transpersonal peacebuilding endeavours. Constructivist grounded theory was chosen as the study’s methodology, as it is particularly valuable for exploring complex and multifaceted phenomena and as it focuses on understanding the multiple realities and perspectives of participants. The results indicate that peacebuilding events entrenched in transpersonal approaches emphasize the painful but necessary exposure of Israeli and Palestinian opposing narratives by applying a variety of integrative approaches during these events. Three main themes emerged from the data analysis: (1) Humanizing connections, (2) the role and power of semiotic signs, and (3) manifestations of change. These themes provided the foundation for the creation of the dual narratives integration model, contributing to the field’s understanding of these complex and multifaceted peace initiatives.","PeriodicalId":202665,"journal":{"name":"Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology","volume":"37 3-4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139265185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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transpersonal exploration of a leader’s transformative journey, and the effects on the organization 超越个人探索领导者的变革之旅，以及对组织的影响

Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology Pub Date : 2022-12-20 DOI: 10.53074/cstp.2022.35

Laís Cossermelli

{"title":"transpersonal exploration of a leader’s transformative journey, and the effects on the organization","authors":"Laís Cossermelli","doi":"10.53074/cstp.2022.35","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53074/cstp.2022.35","url":null,"abstract":"This paper explores how the transpersonal approach might bring an actualized view to business and leadership, enabling a collective transformation, giving rise to more engaged, healthier and happier people, reaching high performance and positive business results. This case study examines a real-life experience, investigating the inner transformative journey of a senior business leader, followed by a collective transformation of the company he worked for. An in-depth understanding was formulated through multiple data sources: interviews, associate surveys, reports, office images and meeting protocols. Six themes emerged: preparation, the leaders’ journey of dissolution, the organization’s soul encounter, metamorphosis, enactment and actualization of the senior leader. These themes were explored in relation to the experience of other global business leaders, followed by an exploration of a calling for leadership transformation which aimed to cope with uncertainty and rapid change, and finally, the impact on the organization, when leadership matured from silo and individual-thinking to a common-purpose direction. A description was written to explore the essence of each step of the transformative journey, starting from the senior leader and followed by a collective shift of the organization’s identity. This lived experience shows what can be achieved in an organization when people feel deeply connected with each other and part of a greater purpose, beyond organizational structures.","PeriodicalId":202665,"journal":{"name":"Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology","volume":"191 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131746807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Altered states of consciousness within therapeutic modalities - exploring commonalities of experience 在治疗模式中改变意识状态-探索经验的共性

Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology Pub Date : 2022-12-20 DOI: 10.53074/cstp.2022.33

D. Furlong

{"title":"Altered states of consciousness within therapeutic modalities - exploring commonalities of experience","authors":"D. Furlong","doi":"10.53074/cstp.2022.33","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53074/cstp.2022.33","url":null,"abstract":"Altered states of consciousness (ASC) occur when there is a deviation from normal levels of psychological functioning. They can be self-induced through meditative practices or taking psychoactive substances and therapeutically induced through processes like hypnotic induction. They are determined physiologically when brain rhythms drop from the usual rhythm of waking consciousness to the slower rhythms of meditation and dreaming sleep. ASC offers a window into the workings of the psyche. This qualitative Grounded Theory pilot study explored commonalities of ASC experience through the lens of four therapeutic modalities - Hypnotherapy, Past-life Regression, Internal Family Systems Therapy and Soul-Centred Healing. The research findings were based on twelve interviews with a trainer, practitioner, and client from these four therapeutic systems. In exploring their inner worlds through ASC, the common themes of this limited research suggested the participants’ conviction in a transpersonal element of human consciousness that transcends the physicality of their current life. These experiences were seen as part of a journey of individuation to higher states of consciousness. The multiplicity of the different inner world elements was also recognised, containing various characters sometimes known as sub-personalities, ego-states or simply “parts”.","PeriodicalId":202665,"journal":{"name":"Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology","volume":"47 3","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132791772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Consciousness, Spirituality &amp; Transpersonal Psychology最新文献

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