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February 15, 2009

The value of the Transpersonal in psychotherapy and in everyday life

Edmond Cigale
PhD candidate, Rushmore University


Abstract
A general outline of transpersonal psychology is presented and the definition of the transpersonal itself is suggested. The differences between the transpersonal, paranormal or extrapersonal are considered and both the benefits and dangers of transpersonal experiences are discussed. Finally, the value of the transpersonal in daily life is addressed.

Keywords:
Transpersonal psychology, archetype, higher self, extrapersonal, perception, cognition


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