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Suggested Reading
(It is important to get some exposure to transpersonal concepts before beginning the program.)
Overview (These books are good introductions to the field of Transpersonal Psychology and Psychotherapy)
- Bennett-Goleman, T. (2001). Emotional alchemy. New York: Three Rivers.
- Boorstein, S. (1996). Transpersonal psychotherapy. New York: State University of New York Press.
- Cortwright, B. (1997). Psychotherapy and spirit: Theory and practice in transpersonal psychotherapy. Albany: State University of New York Press.
- Epstein, M. (1995). Thoughts without a thinker: Psychotherapy from a buddhist perspective. New York: BasicBooks.
- Germer, C., Siegel, R., and Fulton, P. (Eds.). (2005). Mindfulness and psychotherapy. New York: Guilford Press.
- Nelson, J. (1994). Healing the split: Integrating spirit into our understanding of the mentally ill. New York: State University of New York Press.
- Scotton, B., Chinen, A., and Battista, J.(Eds.). (1996). Textbook of transpersonal psychiatry and psychology. New York: Basic Books.
- Walsh, R. (1999). Essential spirituality: The 7 central practices to awaken heart and mind. New York: Wiley & Sons.
- Walsh, R. and Vaughan, R. (1993). Paths beyond ego: The transpersonal vision. San Francisco: Tarcher.
Counseling
- Goleman, D. (2003). Destructive emotions: A scientific dialogue with the Dalai Lama. New York: Bantam.
- Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional intelligence: Why it can matter more than IQ. New York: Bantam.
- Muller, W. (1992). Legacy of the heart: The spiritual advantage of a painful childhood. New York: Fireside.
- Naranjo, C. (1993). Gestalt therapy: The attitude and practice of an atheoretical experientialism. Nevada City, CA Gateways.
- Ram Dass and Gordon, P. (1985). How can I help? New York: Knopf.
- Satir, V. (1972). Peoplemaking. Palo Alto: Science and Behavior Books.
- Vaughan, R. (1995). The inward arc: Healing in psychotherapy and spirituality. Nevada City, CA: Blue Dolphin Press.
- Wegela, K. (1996). How to be a help instead of a nuisance. Boston: Shambhala
Meditation
- Beck, C.J. (1989). Everyday zen: Love and work. San Francisco : Harper & Row
- Boorstein, S. (1996). Don’t just do something, sit there: A mindfulness retreat. New York: HarperCollins.
- Brach, T. (2003). Radical acceptance. New York: Bantam.
- Chodron, P. (1994). Start where you are: A guide to compassionate living. Boston: Shambhala.
- Chodron, P. (1991). The Wisdom of no escape and the path of loving kindness. Boston: Shambhala.
- Chodron, P. (1997). When things fall apart: Heart advice for difficult times. Boston: Shambhala.
- Epstein, M. (1998). Going to pieces without falling apart. New York: Broadway.
- Friedman, L. (1987). Meetings with remarkable women: Buddhist teachers in America. Boston: Shambhala.
- Germer, C., Siegel, R., and Fulton, P. (Eds.). (2005). Mindfulness and psychotherapy. New York: Guilford Press.
- Goldstein, J. (1983). The experience of insight. Boston: Shambhala.
- Goleman, D. (1988). The meditative mind. New York: Tarcher/Putnam.
- Kornfield, J. (1993). A path with heart. New York: Bantam.
- Salzberg, S. (1995). Lovingkindness: The revolutionary art of happiness. Boston: Shambhala.
- Shapiro, D. and Walsh, R. (Eds.). (1984). Meditation: Classic and contemporary perspectives. New York: Aldine.
- Suzuki, S. (1970). Zen mind, beginner's mind. New York: Weatherhill.
- Welwood, J. (1983). Awakening the heart. Boston:Shambhala.
- Welwood, J. (1990). Journey of the heart: Path of conscious love. New York: HarperCollins.
Contemporary and Historical Transpersonal Perspectives
- Assagioli, R. (1965). Psychosynthesis: A manual of principles and techniques. New York: Hobbs, Dorman.
- Grof, C. and Grof, S. (1990). The stormy search for the self. San Francisco: Tarcher.
- Grof, C. and Grof, S., eds. (1989). Spiritual emergency. San Francisco: Tarcher.
- Grof, S. (1985). Beyond the brain. New York: SUNY.
- Jung, C. (1961). Memories, dreams, reflections. New York: Vintage Books.
- Singer, J. (1972). Boundaries of the soul. Garden City, NY: Doubleday.
- Whitmont, E. (1969). The symbolic quest. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.
- Washburn, M. (1988). The ego and the dynamic ground: A transpersonal theory of human development. Albany: State University of New York Press.
- Wilber, K. (1981). No boundary. Boston: Shambhala.
- Wilber, K. (1996). A brief history of everything. Boston: Shambhala.
- Wilber, K. (2000). Integral psychology: Consciousness, spirit, psychology, therapy. Boston: Shambhala.
Spiritual Traditions
- Glazer, S. (1999). The heart of learning: Spirituality in education. New York: J.P. Tarcher/Putnam.
- Hixon, L. (1989). Coming home: The experience of enlightenment in sacred traditions. Los Angeles: Tarcher.
- Huxley, A. (1970). The perennial philosophy. New York: Harper/Colophon.
- Muller, W. (1999). Sabbath: Finding rest, renewal, and delight in our busy lives. New York: Bantam.
- Ram Dass. (1978). Journey of awakening: A meditator’s guidebook. New York: Bantam.
- Ram Dass. (2000). Still here. New York: Riverhead.
- Smith, H. (1994). The illustrated world's religions: A guide to our wisdom traditions. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco.
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