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Spring Essence The Poetryofh8xuan Hu'o'Ng, John Balaban Jan 2002

Spring Essence The Poetryofh8xuan Hu'o'Ng, John Balaban

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

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Arrest, Interrogation, Prison Life, V. V. Nailmov Jan 2002

Arrest, Interrogation, Prison Life, V. V. Nailmov

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

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Altered States Of Consciousness And Psychotherapy A Cross-Cultural Perspective, Mario Simoes Jan 2002

Altered States Of Consciousness And Psychotherapy A Cross-Cultural Perspective, Mario Simoes

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

The main physiological and induced Altered States of Consciousness (ASCs) aJ:e outlined as well as methods of induction. The phenomenology of ASCs is described and related to psychopathology. A short commentary is given aboutASCs used in some ethnopsychotherapies. Psychotherapies of Western origin using ASCs, especially hypnosis, Holotropic BJ:eathwork, and Personalized Experiential Restructuralization Therapy (Past-Life/Regression Therapy) are outlined and discussed.


Transpersonal Psychology As A Scientific Field, Harris Friedman Jan 2002

Transpersonal Psychology As A Scientific Field, Harris Friedman

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

The importance of the development of transpersonal psychology as a science is considered. Arguments from romanticism, scientism, and constructionism that challenge this possibility are countered. A distinction is drawn between the field of transpersonal psychology as a science and the broader area known as transpersonal studies that may legitimately use scientific or nonscientific methods. The concepts of transpersonal phenomena and transcendent noumena are delineated, the latter being seen as outside of the purview of science. The benefits of embracing a scientific approach are contrasted to a number of epistemological alternatives. The scientific approach is forwarded for its potential contribution towards …