From Psychoanalysis to Process Work contributes to the understanding of important historical developments and theoretical insights of the 20th and 21st centuries that became building blocks of today's Process Work, a theory and practice developed by Arnold Mindell in the early 1980s. These developments and insights are brought to bear in the ways helping professionals, the people whom most of us consult for assistance when we need help and support, conceptualize suffering. This book outlines some of the social, historical and theoretical forces - principally in the fields of psychology and philosophy - that were synthesized by Mindell in his theory and practice of Process Work.\nThe research presented here is more than an academic exercise. Process Work demands a radically different view of the world and of people from what is customary today. Most importantly, Process Work conceptualizes human beings as intrinsically whole and complete. Processworkers help in bringing awareness to the journey on which clients find themselves. Rather than try to fix, repair, or restore something diseased or disordered. the Processworker accepts the complication that is present, as also having something intrinsically meaningful. As such, Process Work exemplifies a stance of openness, curiosity, acceptance and deep honoring of all of humanity and of the world we inhabit.\nMy attempt to detail Process Work's solid grounding in breakthrough discoveries of the 20th and 21st centuries is to support this theory and practice in becoming more accessible, acceptable, and, hopefully, widespread. It brings awareness to Process Work as the most fitting attitude and approach needed in order to address the many personal, social and planetary concerns we face today.

From Psychoanalysis to Process Work: The Ambiguity of Suffering

Politics & Social Sciences

Shabahangi, Nader R

Philosophy

Eldership Academy Press

Here There be Soul-Eaters: Sacred Journeys of Nurse Healers

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Hemsley, Martin

Psychology & Counseling

Worldwork is an awareness attitude for working with communities, small and large groups. It was developed by Arnold Mindell, founder of Process Work in the late 1970s and 1980s. Worldwork also refers to an experiential training in conflict work, facilitation and community building. It first took place as a seminar in 1991 and is held by the International Association of Process Oriented Psychology (IAPOP) every 2-3 years. Worldwork is an awareness attitude for working with communities, small and large groups. It was developed by Arnold Mindell, founder of Process Work in the late 1970s and 1980s. Worldwork also refers to an experiential training in conflict work, facilitation and community building. It first took place as a seminar in 1991 and is held by the International Association of Process Oriented Psychology (IAPOP) every 2-3 years. People gather from around the world for a 6-10 days event, to process important issues and hold the tensions within our world. Conflicts are brought forth and facilitated by a trained and dedicated staff. The aim is to create deeper relationships and understanding by reaching some temporary resolution. The gathering is culturally and linguistically diverse. Everybody's story matters. The issues that arise are largely determined by the life concerns of people who attend, as well as the location on this planet we share. Human history on this earth shape the interactions that are focused on. As we understand each other more, something deep in us is healed. This graphic novel is an analysis and a creative graphic documentation of the social issues processed during Worldwork Greece 2017, told through the relationship between the authors. Venetia and Lynn host us as we dive into three large group processes that took place. Each chapter represents a topic as processed by the group of participants and facilitators. Topics include: The financial crisis in Greece and the EU, Refugees and Borders, Capitalism and Slavery. You will get a glimpse of how process-oriented group work is facilitated, and feel the atmosphere of Worldwork. This graphic novel is a small taste of a rich experience.

Dreaming Into Community: A Guide Book to Worldwork

Comics & Graphic Novels

Bouronikou, Venetia

Lobo, Lynn

Graphic Novels

Surprising discoveries accompany aging. There is an elder awakening happening - older people are vital like they have never been before. Greying turns out to be ripening into something special!! Providing a necessary corrective for the wide-spread prejudice that demise corresponds to the latter stages of life, The Evolving Elder describes in rich and inspiring prose how evolution has created a period of life that reveals the true dignity of human existence. Instead of dwelling on the prejudices that impede the old, this work describes elderhood in fresh terms. There are gains, which make the losses that accompany aging meaningful and essential to human well being. It is way past time for a new look at the phenomenon of aging, an examination that reveals the ultimate dignity of human life. The most amazing surprise of all is reserved for old age. It appears that Nature has seen to it that there is an instinctive pulling together, a ripening from within, a kind of integrative process, that renders one's existence sensible. This is experienced at a very personal level - where we know ourselves more completely. Old people are becoming unique and free, having experiences from the inside out, knowing the truth of their own being. Here is the essence of the elder experience. The wider perspective reveals that elderhood is a stage of Life - a moment in life that clarifies the evolutionary thrust that is coming through us.

The Evolving Elder: Applying What Really Matters to Life

David "Lucky" Goff

Springs of Action: The End of Worry is based on a series of talks given on the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. These talks were in Sydney, Australia in 1975 by Swami Venkatesananda. Eldership Academy Press would like to make this timeless wisdom available to you in book format. From the book: "I will tell you a story and see if the story, though it is considered a legend or a myth, has some relevance to our own life. The reason that tempts me to use this scripture is that my guru, Swami Sivananda, often insisted that this Bhagavad Gita has an immediate relevance to you and me, because it deals with this fundamental problem that faces each one of us in our own life; the problem of being human, of relationship, the problem of action, and the problem of living itself. Why have we made it a problem? Instead of solving the problem, is there a possibility we can dissolve it?" Swami Venkatesananda, Venkatesananda Saraswati, (29 December, 1921 in Tanjore, South India-2 December, 1982 in Johannesburg, South Africa), was a disciple of Sivananda Saraswati. He received his spiritual training at the Divine Life Society in Rishikesh, India, and disseminated his master's teachings in South Africa, Mauritius, Australia, and New Zealand. Venkatesananda said that he had been specially commissioned by his master, Sivananda, to spread the gospel of goodness - the four words: "Be Good, do Good."

Springs of Action: The End of Worry

Venkatesananda

One billion people across the globe are dependent on health, disability and/or care and protective systems and providers. Everyday survival depends on caregivers, supporters, care programs and funding. Yet so many people are lonely, isolated and long to feel at home in a community with meaningful relationships, and opportunities to participate and contribute. Mistreatment, exploitation and neglect in protective environments and institutions, are coming to light worldwide. Applying Deep Democracy in Human Services offers caregivers, educators and direct support professionals, and anyone reliant on the ever-growing field of human services a strengths-based approach to recovery an change. The nine innate powers outlined in this book answer the question: How to relate with people who require assistance and care, in an individualized and respectful way? Applying Deep Democracy in Human Services is a humanizing and pragmatic response to addressing and preventing abuse, and awakening inner resources to learn and grow, in a self-defined life, rich with meaning, friendship and contribution. Dr. Julia Wolfson, human ecologist, is founder of Turning Forward. She works with people, organisations and communities around the world."Dr. Wolfson's book Applying Deep Democracy in Human Services shows how certain skills and metaskills using 'deep democracy', can help those in need, caregivers and whole organizations thrive!"- Drs. Amy and Arnold Mindell, Founders of Processwork, deep democracy and worldwork"A refreshing and thought provoking must read if you or your friends or a family member is in a care environment."- Drs. Ellen and Max Schupbach, Founders of the Deep Democracy Institute International"This book will help people reframe the key issues in human services around the themes of self-direction, relationships, and social capital." - Dr. James F. Gardner, Former President and CEO, Council on Quality and Leadership, 1989-2012

Applying Deep Democracy in Human Services: Diversity, Inclusion and Innate Power

Julia Wolfson

It's a common belief that older adults are generally tired, grumpy and unhappy. Movies, TV commercials and late night punch lines often assume older adults are hapless buffoons with nothing better to do than yell "Get off of my lawn " They like to complain endlessly about their physical ailments to anyone who will listen.This is largely a myth. While physical and cognitive decline are a natural part of the aging process, the truth of aging is very different to the one popular culture would have us believe.Humans are actually the happiest at the early and later phases of life. Scholar Laura Carstensen calls it The Happiness Curve - or the U-Curve of Happiness. She's spent over three decades researching the topic. Head of the Stanford Center on Longevity, Carstensen's research on happiness found that older adults were actually happier overall than at any other time in their life since childhood. They are happier than their teenage years, their 20's and 30's, happier even than when they became wealthy and successful. This book makes the case that we get better with age, that the best is yet to come.

Ridiculously Old and Getting Better

Humor & Entertainment

Miller, Lynn Ruth

Humor

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