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Transpersonal psychology is a different paradigm that is rather new to the psychology world while still being old as humankind. This healing format includes and honors one's spiritual path as a direct link to understanding emotional and psychological conditions such as compulsions, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Sometimes called the "Fourth Force of Western Psychology," transpersonal practices draw from many ancient world views as well as current medical research. In this aspect, transpersonal psychology is quite holistic. Physical health and well-being are seen to play an integral role in one's state of consciousness.
The concept of consciousness is a key factor in the transpersonal approach to psychological health. Our everyday level of consciousness contains perceptions and self-talk that often distorts over time. Growth and healing are achieved when these distortions are removed using, traditional counseling techniques integrated with creativity and meditation.
Transpersonal therapy uses other states of consciousness such as dreaming, deep relaxation, and the "open zone" of creativity to gather wisdom. Many of us stay attached to our suffering on some level. It begins to define us and limits our development. Yet, when we release to our inner wisdom, we clear negative energy and move toward good health and a deeper relationship with the Divine.
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