Academic
Papers
Some
of my study as I progress in work and my Master's program in Transpersonal
Psychology
Who's Psychology Is This Anyway?, December 2002
Final Paper for Transpersonal Psychology I. Contains a definition of transpersonal psychology, an evaluation of the current field, and application of the theories to substance abuse counseling.
Refractive Psychology, July 2002
Final Paper for Introduction to Personality Theories. Paper explores my own theory of personality development--what I have dubbed, "refractive psychology."
Sangha, July 2002
Final paper for Residential Intensive in Transpersonal Psychology. Summarizes my week at the residential intensive in Boulder. Also gives my initial thoughts about transpersonal psychology and my decision to undertake this master's degree.
Getting to the Heart of It: Using Playback Theater to Empower and Build Community, November 2000
Presented at the BACCHUS and GAMMA Peer Education Network General Assembly in St. Louis. Explores taking a more spiritual approach to community and health promotion. Also details ways to use the Playback Theatre method for enhancing community in a higher education setting.