transpersonal psychology

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Transpersonal psychology is a branch of psychology concerned with esoteric mental experiences that go beyond the usual limits of the ego and personality. It emerged from humanistic psychology in the 1970s and explores altered states of consciousness, mysticism, and spiritual experiences. This field assumes that by studying the positive aspects of mystical experiences, selected classical mystical techniques can aid in self-actualization and therapeutic goals. It seeks to understand experiences that extend beyond the personal or individual.123

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The goal of mysticism
For example, transpersonal psychology, which developed from humanistic psychology in the 1970s, proceeds from the assumption that, because some mystics have demonstrably enjoyed superlative mental health, selected uses of classical mystical techniques may facilitate the therapeutic goal of self-actualization. Westerners who engage in Buddhist forms of meditation…
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For example, transpersonal psychology, which developed from humanistic psychology in the 1970s, proceeds from the assumption that, because some mystics have demonstrably enjoyed superlative mental health, selected uses of classical mystical techniques may facilitate the therapeutic goal of self-actualization. Westerners who engage in Buddhist forms of meditation…
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