I believe that we are born, intrinsically Whole and our human birthright and potential is to experience a state of spaciousness, equanimity and joy. This is an inner state in which our awareness expands to experience a sense of interconnection with all living systems and peacefulness and acceptance with ourselves. This awareness may arise spontaneously, or may be stimulated by any number of external circumstances. These experiences emerge irrespective of any particular spiritual belief system, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, education, or social standing. . These states have been described as mystical experiences, unity consciousness or peak experiences.
Transpersonal Psychotherapy is a psychology of health, which supports human potential and innate Wholeness. Its focus is wellness rather than pathology. It seeks the balanced development of the intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical, social and creative aspects of our human life. It is strength based without denying the obstacles that hinder full human expression. It is sometimes defined as Spiritual Psychology for it recognizes that humanity has not only, drives toward sex and aggression but also toward wholeness, and connection with an experience of Awareness that is Wiser, more Expansive or Loving than our personal self.
Transpersonal Psychology is developmental in perspective acknowledging that life circumstances, choices and aptitudes have led us to where we currently stand in relation to those issues we wish to change. When we view life as “journey” we recognize there are always opportunities to create new life paths no matter what has come before.
Transpersonal Psychotherapies incorporate a wealth of modalities to help move the individual into increased awareness with self, positive relationship with others, and gain skills to manage as well as change unhelpful thinking or behavioral patterns. Ultimately our work is to encourage and foster positive, creative action in the personal and greater world.