ISSN 0002-9564
3 papers in the library · 103 citations · publishing 1976-2025
American journal of psychotherapy January 1, 1976 D Goleman 70 citations
Abhidhamma, a classical Asian phenomenology of consciousness, describes how meditation fosters healthy mental properties that inhibit unhealthy ones. Drawing on this framework and empirical findings, meditation is proposed as a way to cultivate an optimal mode of responsiveness to environmental demands and as a complementary adjunct to psychotherapy.
American journal of psychotherapy July 1, 1991 J D Atwood, L Maltin 26 citations
Modern physics has shifted from seeking fundamental building blocks of nature to viewing the universe as a dynamic web of interrelated events with no fundamental laws, equations, or principles. This idea of interconnectedness and self-consistency aligns with Eastern mysticism and systems theory in psychology, where the properties of any part are determined by all other parts. Society faces a crossroads between survival and destruction, requiring a higher form of consciousness and a new stage of psychological development that embraces global awareness. The paper argues for expanding Western psychotherapy to include this final integrative stage, long explored by Eastern philosophers.
American journal of psychotherapy May 6, 2025 David A Bender, Sandeep M Nayak, Joshua S Siegel et al. 7 citations
Practitioners of psychedelic therapy largely view physical touch as an important component of treatment, but they also emphasize strict professional boundaries and the necessity of patient consent. In a survey of 40 practitioners who had overseen an average of 41.4 psychedelic sessions, 70% agreed that therapeutic touch is crucial. However, most deemed specific forms of touch inappropriate: 63% considered bodywork inappropriate, and 98% considered full-body contact inappropriate. Free-response analysis showed 96% supported touching the patient's hand and 58% supported touching the shoulder. Unprompted, 63% of respondents stressed the importance of consent. These views may inform future practice.