What door and mystery is Roberto Assagioli pointing to when he speaks about the neutrality of Psychosynthesis toward religions? By Kenneth Sørensen, MA Psychosynthesis Assagioli makes it clear in the introduction to his first book, Psychosynthesis (1), that psychosynthesis is neutral toward the various theological and philosophical concepts; when it comes to the explanation of […]
Spirituality Of The 20th Century
Assagioli defines spirit as a transcendent, superior, and creative force that leads individuals to transcend selfishness and recognize a higher reality. By Roberto Assagioli, Published in La Cultura nel Mondo, Bologna, Anno XVIII, No.6, 1962. Doc. #24024, Assagioli Archives – Florence[i]. Translated and Edited With Notes by Jan Kuniholm[ii]. Abstract: The article discusses the spirituality of the […]
Psychology and Religion (Psychology and Religious Experience)
Assagioli presents his vision of a spiritual psychology that can be a valuable partner to religion, focusing on the raw data of spiritual experience. By Roberto Assagioli, M.D., Director of the Institute of Psychosynthesis, Date unknown, From the Assagioli Archive in Florence, Doc. #22057. Formatted and edited with notes by Jan Kuniholm[i] Abstract: This essay deals only with psychology and […]
Interview with Roberto Assagioli
In this fascinating interview, Roberto Assagioli speaks about his first awakening and his relationship to the various religions. By: Stuart Miller and Michael Murphy[i], May 1971, Formatted and Edited With Notes by Jan Kuniholm[ii] Abstract: In this interview, Roberto Assagioli discusses his journey of awakening and the development of psychosynthesis, a therapeutic approach that integrates […]
Integrate – Elevate – Radiate
By Jon Schottland, MA, BCC. March, 2023, Jon Schottland has been developing his work in Psychosynthesis and the field of human potential over the past twenty years. Jon is a psychosynthesis trainer, therapist, writer and educator. He is the founder of the Synthesis Northeast training institute, former President of The Synthesis Center in Amherst, Massachusetts, […]
Bio-Psychodynamics and Psychotherapy
Assagioli presents the history of psychotherapy and its importance for the healing of psychological conflicts and presents the outline of his clinical theory of psychosynthesis. By Dr. Roberto Assagioli, From the journal RADIESTESIA, July-September 1950, derived from the Assagioli Archive in Florence, Doc. #23111. Original Title: Bio-psicodinamica e Psicoterapia. Translated and Edited With Notes by Jan […]
Communication In The New Era
Communications between human beings must be framed and included in a broader context of universal communications and relationships. By Roberto Assagioli, after 1965, from the Assagioli Archive in Florence. Original Title: La Communicazione Nella Nuova Era[i]. Translated and edited with notes by Jan Kuniholm[ii] Introduction Before speaking specifically about Communication in the New Era, I think it is […]
Levels Of Understanding
We must always try to speak in a psychological language that is suited for the person who shall receive the information, it is better to say less than to much By Roberto Assagioli, July 11, 1973, from the Assagioli Archives in Florence[i]. Original Title: Livelli di Comprensione. Translated and edited with notes by by Jan […]
Masculine Ideals and Feminine Ideals
Assagioli already presented his view on the differences between the genders in 1921, and what they can learn from each other, each gender has unique capabilities which is good to know. By Roberto Assagioli, Rome, 1921[i], from the Assagioli Archive in Florence, Doc. #23471. Original Title: Ideali Maschilil e Ideali Femminili. Translated and Edited with Notes […]
Modes and Rhythms of Psychological Formation
The existence of unconscious processing is demonstrated by the often-observed fact that an action succeeds best after some time has passed since its learning. By Roberto Assagioli[i], undated, from the Assagioli Archive in Florence, doc.# 23677. [ii] Original Title: Modi e Ritmi della Formazione Psicologica. Translated and edited with notes by Jan Kuniholm[iii] One of the most important functions […]
