Transpersonal Psychology,
Natural Medicine, Healing
Art, Spirituality
Conny Petö Đeneš - Harmony
Transpersonal Psychology
Bridging Psychology and Spirituality: Exploring Peak Mental Health, Self-Realization, and the Journey to Full Human Maturity
Transperosnal Therapy
Transpersonal therapy encompasses counseling or psychotherapy approaches that delve into the transpersonal, transcendent, or spiritual facets of human experience.
Often viewed as a complementary extension to other psychological schools such as psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and humanistic psychology, transpersonal therapy incorporates a myriad of methods like art therapy, music therapy, dance (or movement) therapy, breathing exercises, meditation, hypnotherapy, and healing techniques, hence the designation as transpersonal therapy rather than psychotherapy.
The core focus of transpersonal therapy encompasses spiritual self-development, peak experiences, mystical insights, systematic trance states, and other metaphysical life experiences.
Beyond merely alleviating suffering, the paramount objective of transpersonal therapy is to harmonize the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions of well-being. This entails an exploration of the client's potential, nurturing inner resources, and fostering creativity.
Each therapy session, whether conducted in-person or via Skype, spans 60 minutes and initiates a dialogue. During this exchange, Conny assists the client in identifying and understanding personal blockages and issues, unraveling their inner nature, and intertwining their emotions with the spiritual essence of their being.
Following this, Conny guides the client on harnessing their full potential in life and actualizing a higher purpose of living.
Consultation Price: €80.
Therapeutic Areas of Focus
Emotional and Psychological Challenges:
- Stress and Chronic Fatigue
- Restlessness and Irritability
- Chronic Crying or Persistent "PMS Syndrome"
- "Burn Out" Syndrome
- Anxiety, Fears, Panic Attacks, and Phobias
- Seasonal and Mild Depression (not clinical)
- Loss of Motivation, Creativity, and Inspiration
- Lack of Self-Confidence
Trauma-Related Challenges (Subacute Stages):
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Second Phase (not the acute phase)
- Rape Trauma Syndrome (RTS) - Second Stage (not the acute stage)
Grief and Loss:
- Mourning the Loss of a Loved One
Existential Challenges:
- Loss of Meaning and Purpose in Life
- Feelings of Worthlessness
- Sensations of Not Belonging
- Feelings of Being "All Alone in the World" or Misunderstood
Relationship Challenges:
- Love and Relationship Issues
And other related conditions.
What is Transpersonal Psychology?
Transpersonal psychology emerged as the fourth significant movement within academic psychology in the late 1960s, following the behavioral, psychoanalytic, and humanistic movements. It is rooted in the teachings of notable psychologists like William James, Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, Abraham Maslow, and Ken Wilber among others.
This field encapsulates a broad spectrum of disciplines including quantum physics, anthropology, sociology, biology, philosophy, and theology, embracing an eclectic approach towards the insights drawn from behavioral, psychoanalytic, and humanistic psychology.
Carl Jung coined the term "collective unconscious" to refer to the transpersonal unconscious. Abraham Maslow’s exploration of self-actualization was a pivotal contribution to the foundation of transpersonal psychology. Maslow delved into aspects like creativity, altruism, peak experiences, and personal agency transcending conventional personality boundaries, along with the study of psychological trauma and personal growth.
Abraham Maslow categorized the evolution of psychological schools into four "forces":
Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology: Aimed at unraveling the psychological processes underpinning behavior.
Pioneered in the early 20th century by figures like Ivan Pavlov, John B. Watson, B.F. Skinner, Ulric Neisser, and Donald Broadbent.
Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic Psychology: Emerged from Sigmund Freud's research, further enriched by C.G. Jung, Fromm, Erikson, Adler, Renk among others.
Primarily concerned with psychopathology exploration.
Humanistic and Existential Psychology: Rooted in the works of Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers, Rollo May, intertwined with the philosophical ideologies of Martin Heidegger, Binswanger, and Kierkegaard.
Explores self-actualization, love, creativity, human motives, needs, and values.
Transpersonal Psychology: Evolved in the late 1960s, fostering a sophisticated model for consciousness evolution by intertwining Western and Eastern psychologies and philosophies, transcending time from ancient to modern, and bridging science with spirituality.
Unlike its predecessors focused on symptom therapy, it redirects attention towards holistic personal growth, self-development, and consciousness expansion.
Maslow critiqued both behaviorism and psychoanalysis for their limited scope in comprehending human nature. While the first force attempted to simplify human nature through conditioning principles, it stumbled upon exploring profound aspects like love, awareness, and personal worth. The second, fixated on psychopathology, postulated that unconscious psychological processes, especially those stemming from childhood, significantly influence psychological disorders' manifestation. However, the lengthy duration of classical psychoanalytic treatments was a major drawback.
The third force, centered around self-actualization, also encountered limitations, as Maslow pointed out in 1968. Through further research, he unveiled realms beyond self-actualization, where during peak experiences, the self dissolves into a broader unity consciousness. This realm is what transpersonal psychology primarily investigates, earning it the title of the "fourth force" of psychology by Maslow.
Transpersonal Psychology Techniques Employed in My Practice
Transperosnal Hypnotherapy
Transpersonal hypnotherapy is an integrative approach that melds traditional hypnosis with elements of Ericksonian hypnotherapy, NLP, creative visualization, and progressive relaxation. It's further enriched with music infused with binaural beats spanning alpha, theta, and delta frequencies, and at times, regression techniques.
This therapy offers a serene experience akin to daydreaming or deep imaginative reverie. After each session, you'll likely emerge feeling deeply relaxed and rejuvenated. It's especially effective for personal growth and development, enhancing self-confidence, modifying habits (such as quitting smoking), addressing fears, managing pain, and more.
Transpersonal NLP
The term NLP, or Neuro-Linguistic Programming, denotes a multifaceted approach encompassing communication, psychotherapy, personal growth, and development. It provides insights into harnessing the mind's potential to achieve exceptional outcomes, along with a suite of tools for self-enhancement.
Transpersonal NLP delves into exploring higher functions at a spiritual echelon. It positions spirituality at the pinnacle of the 'neurological level,' presenting a sophisticated model of human psyche that significantly influences our thought processes, emotions, actions, and in turn, our health and inner tranquility.
Transpersonal Meditation
Each transpersonal meditation serves as a vessel for 'silence,' often leading some to refer to it as 'silent meditation.' Its core aim is to temper the mind's chatter, ushering in a realm of deep rest and liberation from stress.
Silent meditation, when embraced regularly, cultivates a sustained state of inner fulfillment, bliss, and joy. Though non-religious in nature, it's a scientifically vetted pathway toward unfurling one's personal potential. This gentle, effortless technique seamlessly alleviates stress and nervous tension, guiding practitioners into an 'awake hypometabolic state' with ease.
Fairytale Healing
Fairytale Healing harnesses the essence of mythological narratives as a catalyst for profound introspective exploration and emotional healing. Through the lens of fairy tales, archetypal symbols, and characters morph into guides for the exploration of inner realms, facilitating a deeper understanding of the concealed facets of our psyche.
This healing modality elegantly bridges the chasm between ancient wisdom and contemporary psychological methodologies, offering a rich language to delve into spiritual principles within a scientific paradigm. This therapeutic expedition has the potential to unveil inner resources, foster personal growth, and enrich our understanding of ourselves and the world we navigate.
Stories of old—therapeutic narratives—possess an immense capacity to influence the consciousness and subconscious realms of not only children but also adults.
Folklore, with tales of fairies, angels, dwarfs, mermaids, and other magical creatures, has held a cherished place in numerous cultures spanning from Sumer to Egypt, from China to ancient American civilizations, and within Old Slavonic, Celtic, Greek, and Roman cultures. To them, these magical beings were a living reality, and echoes of their existence reverberate to this day through modern mythology.
Music Healing
Transpersonal Music Therapy delves into the resonant realms of sound healing, amalgamating meditative and spiritual tunes with healing frequencies, chants, and meditative practices with the objective of fostering healing and/or ascension to elevated states of consciousness.
This approach transcends the boundaries of conventional music therapy, utilizing healing sounds and meditative music as conduits to bridge the emotional, spiritual, and energetic facets of an individual, facilitating access to altered states of consciousness and connection to the Higher Self (Soul).
This practice diverges from the clinical applications of music therapy traditionally employed to address cognitive, emotional, motor, social, and communicative challenges often encountered in conditions like autism, clinical depression, developmental disorders, hearing loss, speech and vision impairments, among other disabilities. Instead, Transpersonal Music Therapy is poised towards igniting transcendental states of consciousness, offering a harmonious path to healing the mind, emotions, and body.
Art Healing
Transpersonal Art Healing emerges at the intersection of psycho-emotional therapy and artistic expression. This unique blend encapsulates techniques drawn from transpersonal psychology, spirituality, dance, art, and music therapy, providing a canvas for healing, personal growth, and the unraveling of the inner self.
Tracing back to antiquity, the therapeutic essence of creativity has been acknowledged for its power to heal and foster spiritual encounters, thereby nurturing mental well-being. Art, in this realm, is not merely an aesthetic endeavor, but a voyage of self-discovery, an authentic expression of one’s emotions, thoughts, attitudes, and spiritual encounters. It transitions from mind and heart onto canvas or through the rhythm of body movement. The process transcends the logical realm, tapping into the unconscious, and stitching together the diverse facets of human existence.
Transpersonal Art Healing is not just an act of creating; it's an act of transcending, of reaching beyond the personal to a space where healing and self-discovery intertwine seamlessly. Through each stroke of paint, each note of music, and each graceful dance move, one steps closer to a realm of self-realization, an epitome found at the heart of creative and therapeutic expression.
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