An article handed to him in 1963 sent a psychiatrist to the Psychosynthesis Research Foundation, where he found Swartley, Hilton and Cooper, and ten years later, Assagioli himself. By John H. Parks, MDAAP Psychosynthesis Quarterly, March 2018 Editorial NoteThe abstract, contextual subtitle, and cross-sections in this online edition have been added by the editor, Kenneth […]
Short History of Psychosynthesis
The history of psychosynthesis told from inside the office that ran it: courses, congresses, a discarded motto, and the point where it declared itself a constellation rather than a school. By Ida PalombiWritten circa 1974 by Ida Palombi, secretary of the Istituto di Psicosintesi, FlorenceTranslated by Jan Kuniholm (reformatted and copyedited) [1] Editorial NoteThe abstract, […]
Nella Ciapetti Assagioli: A Feminist of the Spirit
Behind the founder of psychosynthesis stood an equal partner: a spiritual feminist who led a torch-bearing circle and gave her own voice to the inner life. By William EspositoTranslated by Jan Kuniholm (with permission from the author)Originally published in Rivista Italiana di Teosofia, no. 1–2, 2025, pp. 34–37Previously published (with changes) in Psicosintesi, October 2024, […]
The Unity and Diversity of the Psychosynthesis Community
Reflections on Ontological Diversity and the Unifying Principle of Synthesis in the Psychosynthesis Movement By Kenneth Sørensen, MA PsychosynthesisPublished in the AAP Journal, Oct. 2025 Editorial NoteThis article reflects on the unity and diversity within the international psychosynthesis community. The abstract, subheading, and cross-sections have been added for clarity and navigation in accordance with the […]
From Psychoanalysis to Psychosynthesis
Assagioli’s foundational essay on how psychosynthesis includes and goes beyond psychoanalysis, from the superconscious to inter-individual synthesis By Roberto AssagioliAssagioli Archives, Florence [i]Original title: La PsicosintesiTranslated and edited with notes by Jan Kuniholm [ii] Editorial NoteThe abstract and contextual subtitle in this online edition have been added by the editor, Kenneth Sørensen, to support readability, […]
Roberto Assagioli and Psychosynthesis (Essay by Stuart Miller)
A Personal Reflection on Psychosynthesis and Its Founder By Stuart MillerFirst published in the United States by Popular Psychology (date uncertain).Archival source: Assagioli Archives, Doc. #24343 (dated 1972).Re-formatted and edited with notes by Jan Kuniholm (2024). Editorial NoteThis essay is a personal recollection by Stuart Miller. The abstract and subheadings have been added by the […]
Psychosynthesis Leads to The Door of the Great Mystery
Psychosynthesis is neutral toward religion, Assagioli wrote. But what kind of neutrality did he mean, and what is the door of the great mystery he leads us to? By Kenneth Sørensen, MA Psychosynthesis, 2024 Editors NoteSince this article was published, I have done further research into Assagioli’s underlying philosophy and have found substantial evidence for […]
Integrate – Elevate – Radiate
Three psychosynthesis processes that take the personality from integration to radiance. Schottland on integrate, elevate, radiate, and the loving observer that quiets the inner war. By Jon Schottland, MA, BCCMarch 2023 Editorial NoteThe abstract and contextual subtitle in this online edition have been added by the editor, Kenneth Sørensen, to support readability, navigation, and archival […]
Conflict, Crises, and Synthesis – Introduction
Every major life transition carries a crisis, not failure but the cost of growth. This introduction to our free ebook maps life crises psychology from birth trauma to spiritual awakening. By Kenneth Sørensen, MA PsychosynthesisIntroduction to Conflict, Crises, and Synthesis, a compilation of articles by Roberto Assagioli. The ebook can be downloaded here. Abstract In […]
Psychosynthesis – Its Essential Components
Essential components of psychosynthesis form a working map, Assagioli writes: the architecture of the psyche, the right use of will, and the integration of transpersonal experience with daily life. By Roberto AssagioliDoc. #24288, Assagioli Archive, FlorenceRe-formatted and edited by Jan Kuniholm [2] Editorial NoteThe abstract and contextual subtitle in this online edition have been added […]
