The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Transpersonal Psychology

This edition first published 2013 © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd

The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Transpersonal Psychology

Editor(s): Harris L. Friedman, Glenn Hartelius

Published Online: 9 AUG 2013 09:32PM EST

Print ISBN: 9781119967552

Online ISBN: 9781118591277

DOI: 10.1002/9781118591277

About this Book

The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Transpersonal Psychology presents the most inclusive resource yet published on this topic - which seeks to benefit humanity by integrating ancient wisdom and modern knowledge.

  • Features the work of more than fifty leading voices in the field, creating the most comprehensive survey of transpersonal psychology yet published
  • Includes emerging and established perspectives
  • Charts the breadth and diversity of the transpersonal landscape
  • Covers topics including shamanism, neurobiology, holotropic states, transpersonal experiences, and more

Table of contents

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      Front Matter (pages i–xxxii)

  2. Part I: Introduction to Transpersonal Psychology

    1. Chapter 1

      A Brand from the Burning: Defining Transpersonal Psychology (pages 1–22)

      Glenn Hartelius, Geffen Rothe and Paul J. Roy

    2. Chapter 2

      Traditional Roots, History, and Evolution of the Transpersonal Perspective (pages 23–43)

      Michael Daniels

    3. Chapter 3

      The Calling to a Spiritual Psychology: Should Transpersonal Psychology Convert? (pages 44–61)

      Glenn Hartelius, Harris L. Friedman, and James D. Pappas

    4. Chapter 4

      Criticisms of Transpersonal Psychology and Beyond—The Future of Transpersonal Psychology: A Science and Culture of Consciousness (pages 62–87)

      Harald Walach

  3. Part II: Transpersonal Theory

    1. Chapter 5

      Revision and Re-Enchantment of Psychology: Legacy from Half a Century of Consciousness Research (pages 89–120)

      Stanislav Grof

    2. Chapter 6

      Altered States of Consciousness and Transpersonal Psychology (pages 121–140)

      Albert P. Garcia-Romeu and Charles T. Tart

    3. Chapter 7

      Jung, Analytical Psychology, and Transpersonal Psychology (pages 141–154)

      Alan G. Vaughan

    4. Chapter 8

      Integral Psychology (pages 155–165)

      Brant Cortright

    5. Chapter 9

      Transcend and Include: Ken Wilber's Contribution to Transpersonal Psychology (pages 166–186)

      Allan Combs

    6. Chapter 10

      Transpersonal Philosophy: The Participatory Turn (pages 187–202)

      Glenn Hartelius and Jorge N. Ferrer

    7. Chapter 11

      Transpersonal Self-Expansiveness as a Scientific Construct (pages 203–222)

      Harris L. Friedman

    8. Chapter 12

      Neuroscience and the Transpersonal (pages 223–238)

      B. Les Lancaster

  4. Part III: Transpersonal Methodologies

    1. Chapter 13

      Transpersonal Research and Future Directions (pages 239–260)

      Rosemarie Anderson and William Braud

    2. Chapter 14

      Neurophenomenology: Enhancing the Experimental and Cross-Cultural Study of Brain and Experience (pages 261–280)

      Charles D. Laughlin and Adam J. Rock

    3. Chapter 15

      Quantitative Assessment of Transpersonal and Spiritual Constructs (pages 281–299)

      Douglas A. MacDonald and Harris L. Friedman

    4. Chapter 16

      The Role of Science in Transpersonal Psychology: The Advantages of Middle-Range Theory (pages 300–311)

      Harris L. Friedman

    5. Chapter 17

      Philosophical Underpinnings of Transpersonal Psychology as a Science (pages 312–329)

      Douglas A. MacDonald

  5. Part IV: Transpersonal Experiences

    1. Chapter 18

      Exploring the Nature of Exceptional Human Experiences: Recognizing, Understanding, and Appreciating EHEs (pages 331–351)

      Genie Palmer and Arthur Hastings

    2. Chapter 19

      Psychedelic-Induced Experiences (pages 352–366)

      James Fadiman and Andrew Kornfeld

    3. Chapter 20

      Near-Death Experiences and Transpersonal Psychology: Focus on Helping Near-Death Experiencers (pages 367–381)

      Cheryl Fracasso, Bruce Greyson and Harris L. Friedman

    4. Chapter 21

      Transpersonal Sexual Experiences (pages 382–400)

      Jenny Wade

    5. Chapter 22

      Parapsychology (pages 401–416)

      Adam J. Rock, Lance Storm, Harvey J. Irwin and Julie Beischel

  6. Part V: Transpersonal Approaches to Transformation, Healing and Wellness

    1. Chapter 23

      Transpersonal Perspectives on Mental Health and Mental Illness (pages 417–432)

      Jacob Kaminker and David Lukoff

    2. Chapter 24

      Meditation: Empirical Research and Future Directions (pages 433–458)

      Douglas A. MacDonald, Roger Walsh and Shauna L. Shapiro

    3. Chapter 25

      Psychedelic Induced Transpersonal Experiences, Therapies, and Their Implications for Transpersonal Psychology (pages 459–479)

      Thomas B. Roberts and Michael J. Winkelman

    4. Chapter 26

      Transpersonal Dimensions of Somatic Therapies (pages 480–491)

      Don Hanlon Johnson

    5. Chapter 27

      Hypnosis and Transpersonal Psychology: Answering the Call Within (pages 492–511)

      Ian E. Wickramasekera

    6. Chapter 28

      Dreaming and Transpersonal Psychology (pages 512–528)

      Daniel Deslauriers

    7. Chapter 29

      Expressive and Creative Arts Therapies (pages 529–543)

      Kim A. Bella and Ilene A. Serlin

    8. Chapter 30

      Psychospiritual Integrative Practices (pages 544–561)

      Kathleen Wall, Fabrice Nye and Eric FitzMedrud

    9. Chapter 31

      The Diamond Approach (pages 562–579)

      John V. Davis, Theodore Usatynski and Zvi Ish-Shalom

    10. Chapter 32

      Transpersonal Psychotherapies (pages 580–594)

      Vitor Rodrigues and Harris L. Friedman

  7. Part VI: Transpersonal Studies

    1. Chapter 33

      Ecopsychology and Transpersonal Psychology (pages 595–611)

      John V. Davis and Jeanine M. Canty

    2. Chapter 34

      Feminist and Cultural Contributions to Transpersonal Psychology (pages 612–625)

      Christine Brooks, Kendra Ford and Anne Huffman

    3. Chapter 35

      Widening Circles: The Emergence of Transpersonal Social Engagement (pages 626–639)

      Donald Rothberg and Katherine E. Coder

    4. Chapter 36

      Modern Miracles from Ancient Medicine: Transpersonal Medicine Approaches (pages 640–651)

      G. Frank Lawlis

    5. Chapter 37

      Transpersonal Experience and the Arts: From the Chauvet Cave to Occupy Wall Street (pages 652–665)

      Lisa Herman

    6. Chapter 38

      Transpersonal Education (pages 666–686)

      Nancy Rowe and William Braud

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      Appendix (pages 687–691)

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      Index (pages 693–706)

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