Psychosynthesis

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Psychosynthesis is an approach to psychology developed by Roberto Assagioli, M.D.

Aims of Psychosynthesis

In Psychosomatic Medicine and Bio-psychosynthesis Roberto Assagioli states that the principle aims and tasks of psychosynthesis are:

  1. The elimination of the conflicts and obstacles, conscious and unconscious, that block [the complete and harmonious development of the human personality]:
  2. The use of active techniques to stimulate the psychic functions still weak and immature.

Selected works

  • Psychosynthesis: A Collection of Basic Writings by Roberto Assagioli ISBN 0-9678570-0-7
  • The Act of Will by Roberto Assagioli ISBN 0-670-10309-8
  • What We May Be: Techniques for Psychological and Spiritual Growth Through Psychosynthesis by Piero Ferrucci ISBN 0-87477-262-1
  • Unfolding Self: The Practice Of Psychosynthesis by Molly Young Brown ISBN 1-58115-383-X
  • Psychosynthesis: A Psychology of the Spirit by John Firman and Ann Gila ISBN 0-7914-5534-3

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