Plaidoyer for Transpersonal Psychology: Theoretical and Practical Importance of its Discoveries
Integral Transpersonal Journal – September 01, 2021
Source: CrossRef
Summary
States often called 'altered' are profound journeys toward inner wholeness, not just deviations. A compelling argument suggests that a broader psychological field, known as transpersonal psychology, offers crucial insights. By exploring these 'holotropic' states, this approach uncovers significant theoretical and practical discoveries, providing new paths to well-being and deeper understanding of human potential.
Abstract
Stanislav Grof describes the meaning of Holotropic states of conscience, the “states moving toward wholeness”, such as that kind of states which “traditional” psychology and psychiatry normally call altered.