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Books on Spiritual Emergence and Spiritual Emergency
Spiritual Emergency:
When Personal Transformation Becomes a Crisis
by Stanislav Grof, Christina Grof
Essays by Roberto Assagioli, John Weir Perry, Ram Dass, Lee Sannella, Holger Kalweit, and others about the experience of spiritual emergency and how it differs from the traditional medical worldview that would otherwise label these experiences psychosis. Stan Grof and his wife are considered pioneers in the field. This is a helpful resource for anyone in spiritual crisis who fears they may be going "crazy" and their families.
A Path with Heart :
A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life
by Jack Kornfield
This book was my earliest introduction to meditation and was a life-saver when I experienced the psychic opening that permanently changed my life. It has a practical, down-to earth approach peppered with lots of personal examples and insight. One of Kornfield's great gifts is his honesty. Most books on meditation skirt the issue of the difficulties that may arise. Kornfield dives right in and guides the reader to helpful solutions.
Trials of the Visionary Mind:
Spiritual Emergency and the Renewal Process
by John Weir Perry
John Weir Perry was a pioneer in the field of spiritual emergency and, with Stanislav Grof, was one of the first people to distinguish this condition from a state of psychosis. Perry founded Diabasis, a safe haven in San Francisco where individuals in spiritual emergency were helped to go through the process in a caring environment without medication. In this book Perry shares the lessons learned and insights he gained from this experience.
A Sourcebook for Helping People With Spiritual Problems
by Emma Bragdon
This book was considered the "Spiritual Emergency Bible" when I worked at the Spiritual Emergence Network (SEN). Frances Vaughan, PhD., author of Beyond Ego and Paths Beyond Ego calls it "a valuable resource for anyone interested in spiritual experiences and their relationship to psychological health and pathology." Useful information about the nature of spiritual emergencies and preferred treatments.
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