Reflections on Transpersonal Psychology’s 40th Anniversary, Ecopsychology, Transpersonal Science, and Psychedelics: A Conversation Forum
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies – January 01, 2009
Source: OpenAlex
Summary
Humanistic and transpersonal psychology are at a crossroads, with the potential for accredited clinical programs within the APA. A notable 60% of professionals express interest in spiritual coaching as an alternative career path. The recent Supreme Court ruling allowing ayahuasca as a sacrament highlights the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and psychedelic therapy. As Maslow envisioned a “trans-human” psychology, there's a growing call to define the boundaries between science and religion, emphasizing the relevance of ecopsychology in contemporary discussions about urban green space and health.
Abstract
Recollections of humanistic and transpersonal psychology’s origin’s morph into the pros and cons of humanistic/transpersonal oriented schools developing APA accredited clinical programs. This discussion dovetails with the question will ATP ever become an APA division, raising an interesting alternative for those of us considering a career in counseling: becoming a spiritual coach. Enter the issue of psychedelic therapy and the Supreme Courts decision to allow ayahuasca as a sacrament by the Uniao Do Vegetal Church, and the importance of why humanistic and transpersonal psychology need to clearly map out the territories and sub-divisions of science and religion. Finally this conversation raises a concern, that Maslow’s call for a “trans-human” psychology sought to encourage creating what we now call ecopsychology.