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Self-actualization

Self-actualization
Self-actualization is a term that has been used in various psychology theories, often in slightly different ways. The term was originally introduced by the organismic theorist Kurt Goldstein for the motive to realize one's full potential. Expressing one's creativity, quest for spiritual enlightenment, pursuit of knowledge, and the desire to give to society are examples of self-actualization. In Goldstein's view, it is the organism's master motive, the only real motive: "the tendency to actualize itself as fully as possible is the basic drive... the drive of self-actualization."[1] Carl Rogers similarly wrote of "the curative force in psychotherapy - man's tendency to actualize himself, to become his potentialities... to express and activate all the capacities of the organism In Goldstein's theory[edit] Maslow's hierarchy of needs[edit] Abraham Maslow's book Motivation and Personality started a philosophical revolution out of which grew humanistic psychology. In psychology[edit] Related:  PsychologyThoughts of Being Alive

Kurt Goldstein Kurt Goldstein (November 6, 1878 – September 19, 1965) was a German neurologist and psychiatrist who created a holistic theory of the organism. Educated in medicine, Goldstein studied under Carl Wernicke and Ludwig Edinger where he focused on neurology and psychiatry.[1] His clinical work inspired the establishment of The Institute for Research into the Consequences of Brain Injuries. As a Jew, Goldstein was forced to leave Germany when Hitler came to power.[2] After being displaced, Goldstein wrote The Organism (1934). Background[edit] Early life[edit] Goldstein was born into an agnostic Jewish family of nine children. Academic career[edit] After a short period working at the business, Goldstein's father acquiesced and allowed him to enroll at Breslau University. In 1926 Fritz Perls became Goldstein's assistant for a year. Professional career[edit] Between 1906 and 1914, Goldstein worked in a psychiatric clinic in Königsberg. Holistic approach[edit] Methodology[edit] Schizophrenia[edit]

Shadow Work: 5 Ways to Use Carl Jung's Technique to Heal - Learning Mind Shadow work is recognizing and understanding the dark side of our personality. It was coined by Carl Jung and is essential to leading a fulfilling life. Many years ago, a couple I knew well and loved dearly had a baby. It goes without saying that I was really happy for them. I went to see them and they told me the name they’d chosen for their child. They had taken the first three letters of both of their first names to make the new name for their baby. They said that they had combined their love to make a baby, so when it came to naming her, they felt they should combine their names too. Carl Jung and Shadow Work We all think that we know ourselves pretty well. However, what if I told you there are parts of your personality that you despise so much so you hide them away? “How can I be substantial if I do not cast a shadow? Carl Jung is responsible for identifying the ‘shadow’ in our personality. What Is Shadow Work? In order to live a balanced life, we have to acknowledge the shadow. 1.

Humanist Manifesto III Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without supernaturalism, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity. The lifestance of Humanism—guided by reason, inspired by compassion, and informed by experience—encourages us to live life well and fully. It evolved through the ages and continues to develop through the efforts of thoughtful people who recognize that values and ideals, however carefully wrought, are subject to change as our knowledge and understandings advance. This document is part of an ongoing effort to manifest in clear and positive terms the conceptual boundaries of Humanism, not what we must believe but a consensus of what we do believe. Knowledge of the world is derived by observation, experimentation, and rational analysis. Humans are an integral part of nature, the result of unguided evolutionary change. Humans are social by nature and find meaning in relationships.

Karen Horney - Vikipedi Karen Horney (16 Eylül 1885, Hamburg - 4 Aralık 1952, New York), Alman kökenli Amerikalı psikanalist. Neo-Freud’yen bir ekolün “ego psikolojisinin” temsilcisi olmuştur (Okuma günlükleri: çağımızın nevrotik kişiliği, 2011).[1] Freud'dan farklı olarak kişiliğin ve nevrozun oluşumunda biyolojinin ve dürtüsel güçlerin etkilerinden çok kültürel etmenler üzerinde durur. Yaşamı[değiştir | kaynağı değiştir] Babası, dindar ve katı mizaçlı erkeklerin kadınlara göre üstün olduğunu düşünen Norveçli bir gemi kaptanı idi. Mesleği sebebiyle karşılaştığı farklı kültürleri Karen’a anlatırdı ve bunun Karen üzerinde ileride büyük etkisi olacaktı. İnsan ve nevroz[değiştir | kaynağı değiştir] Temel anksiyete çocukluk çağında ebeveyn-çocuk ilikiksinden kaynaklanır (Schultz, 2007, böl. 14).[2] Horney’e göre bir çocuğun çevresindeki insanların, çocuğu sevemeyecek, onun da kendi başına bir birey olamayacağını kabulm edemeyecek kadar kendi nevrozlarına kapıldıkları gerçeğiyle karşılaşırız. 1.Üretkensizlik

Your Life Is Not Limited To One Path By Joe Martino Source: Collective Evolution It is no secret that life can sometimes feel like a limited paved road laid out before us that we feel the need to stick to. What is happening is we are observing and creating an idea of how life should be; the best way to play the game. How many times have we heard “That’s not the best decision” or “That’s not the best decision for the whole family.” We Get Trapped in Belief Systems In either case, both scenarios have one thing in common, a belief system of what the “best” choice or decision is. Let’s take the example of a child coming out of high school today. 9 times out of 10, that child will be told, and may even believe, that the “best” decision they can make for their life is to continue their education at university or college. Next, they would be told to get a job so they can buy a house, as owning and buying a house is a smart decision. The Deep Truth Here is the absolute truth, ready? Look at our world. Even Deeper Like this:

Parataxical Integration First used by Irish-American psychoanalytic psychiatrist Harry Stack Sullivan in the 1940s, Parataxical Integration (a combination of terms) refers to the mutual condition of parataxic distortions (another concept of Sullivan’s). Parataxical integration exists when two people, usually intimate with each other (i.e. parents and children, spouses, romantic partners, business associates), are reciprocally reactive to each other’s seductions, judgmental inaccuracies, hostile comments, and manipulations or other "triggering" behaviors. One says or does something causing the other to react, setting off a cyclical "ping-pong", "tit-for-tat", "you-get-me-and-I-get-you-back" oscillation of verbal and/or behavioral reactions. Development[edit] The concept first appeared in Sullivan's The Interpersonal Theory of Psychiatry, published in 1953. Usage[edit] Sources[edit] L.

How to Release Anger: 11 Tips for Letting Go Share on Pinterest Waiting in long lines, dealing with snide remarks from co-workers, driving through endless traffic — it can all become a bit much. While feeling angry by these daily annoyances is a normal response to stress, spending all your time being upset can become destructive. It’s no secret that letting anger simmer or having rage outbursts hurts your personal and professional relationships. But it also impacts your well-being. The good news is that you can learn to manage and channel your anger constructively. In the heat of the moment, it’s easy to overlook your breathing. To combat this, try taking slow, controlled breaths you inhale from your belly rather than your chest. You can also keep this breathing exercise in your back pocket: Repeating a calming phrase can make it easier to express difficult emotions, including anger and frustration. Try slowly repeating, “Take it easy,” or “Everything’s going to be okay,” the next time you’re feeling overwhelmed by a situation.

Virginia Satir Virginia Satir (26 June 1916 – 10 September 1988) was an American author and therapist,[1] known especially for her approach to family therapy and her pioneering work in the field of family reconstruction therapy.[1] She is widely regarded as the "Mother of Family Therapy"[2][3] Her most well-known books are Conjoint Family Therapy, 1964, Peoplemaking, 1972, and The New Peoplemaking, 1988. She is also known for creating the Virginia Satir Change Process Model, a psychological model developed through clinical studies. Change management and organizational gurus of the 1990s and 2000s embrace this model to define how change impacts organizations.[4][5][6][7] Early years[edit] Virginia Satir was born 26 June 1916 in Neillsville, Wisconsin, the eldest of five children born to Oscar Alfred Reinnard Pagenkopf and Minnie Happe Pagenkopf. A curious child, Satir taught herself to read by age three, and by nine had read all of the books in the library of her small one-room school. Innovation

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