Transpersonal psychology

Transpersonal psychology is the branch of psychology that looks at the spiritual dimensions of human existence. It is popularly believed to have been founded by Abraham Maslow, who referred to it as "the Fourth Force in psychology" to distinguish it from the first three forces (psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and humanistic psychology). However, the roots of transpersonal psychology can be found well before Maslow, for example in a book by William James entitled "The Varieties of Religious Experience" or in the writings of Carl Jung. Examples of topics studied in transpersonal psychology include how mystical and religious experiences differ from ordinary experiences, personal growth and the effects of spiritual practices such as prayer and meditation. There is a section of the British Psychological Society called the Transpersonal Section which looks at transpersonal psychology.

External links

• 6 Facts About Transpersonal Psychology, Psychcentral.com