Carl Gustav Jung pioneered the transformative potential of the deep unconscious. Psychedelic substances provide direct and powerful access to this inner world. How, then, might Jungian psychology help us to better understand the nature of psychedelic experiences? And how might psychedelics assist the movement toward psychological transformation described by Jung? Jungian depth psychology and psychedelic psychotherapy are both concerned with coming to terms with unconscious drives, complexes, and symbolic images. Unaware of significant evidence for the safe clinical use of psychedelic drugs, Jung himself remained wary of psychedelics and staunchly opposed their therapeutic use. His bias has prevented Jungians from objectively considering the benefits as well as the risks of using psychedelics for psychological healing and growth. Confrontation with the Unconscious intertwines psychedelic research, personal accounts of psychedelic experiences, and C. G. Jung's work on trauma, the shadow, psychosis, and psychospiritual transformation - including Jung's own confrontation with the unconscious - to show the relevance of Jung's penetrating insights to the work of Stanislav Grof, Ann Shulgin, Ronald Sandison, Margot Cutner, among other psychedelic and transpersonal researchers, and to demonstrate the great value of Jung's penetrating insights for understanding difficult psychedelic experiences and promoting safe and effective psychedelic exploration and psychotherapy.

Confrontation with the Unconscious: Jungian Depth Psychology and Psychedelic Experience

Religion & Spirituality

Hill, Scott J.

Worship & Devotion

Aeon Academic

The exploration of the psyche in non-ordinary states of consciousness provides access to powerful transformative experiences that can lead us towards a more complete experience of being human (the realization of a deeper identity) while also yielding extraordinary insights into the ultimate nature of reality. In this book, Renn Butler explains how to use archetypal astrology as a guide to the transpersonal journey. Described by Stanislav Grof as "the Rosetta Stone of consciousness research," archetypal astrology is based on a correspondence between planetary alignments and archetypal patterns in human experience. Here, by drawing on the work of Grof and Richard Tarnas, Butler systematically describes the archetypal themes and qualities associated with each of the major planetary combinations studied in astrology and considers how these themes might manifest and be supported in deep psychological self-exploration. Based on thirty years of research, Pathways to Wholeness is an indispensable reference book for explorers of the inner worlds. Pathways to Wholeness:- Explores the intersection between Grofian transpersonal psychology and archetypal astrology - Describes the nature of the planetary archetypes in astrology - Explores the archetypal meaning of all the main planetary combinations as applied to everyday life, perinatal psychology, and transpersonal experience - Provides illuminating case studies and vignettes - Illustrated with mandala drawings.

Pathways to Wholeness: Archetypal Astrology and the Transpersonal Journey

Self-Help

Butler, Renn

Personal Transformation

This book is written for people with Parkinson's, especially in the early stages who are looking for an exercise regime that will keep them strong, flexible and as mobile as possible. This book is also an indispensible guide for Pilates Instructors who may not have experience working with Parkinson's clients. Physiotherapists may also find this book a useful aid to their practice. Up to date medical information is provided, written in such a way that is easy to understand for someone from a non-medical background. In the early stages of Parkinson's, formal physiotherapy input may not be indicated however it is important that the client makes sure they incorporate an appropriate exercise regime into their routine.

Pilates and Parkinson's

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Pearce, Karen

Sessa, Sarah

Exercise & Fitness

'The Power Within is a treasure trove of important information for people involved in self-exploration and healing, as well as individuals who facilitate and support their process.' - Stanislav Grof, M.D., author of Psychology of the Future, Healing our Deepest Wounds, and The Cosmic Game and co-author of Holotropic Breathwork (with Christina Grof) 'Only by accessing the healing and spiritual potential of the power within, which Tav Sparks so eloquently describes, can we respond, both as individuals and collectively, to the challenges involved in the birthing of a globally inter-connected and loving world.' - Rick Doblin, founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) 'A sweeping review of contemporary psychological thought through a lens of direct experience... A valuable and innovative book.' - Jim Fadiman, author of The Psychedelic Explorer s Guide 'In The Power Within, Tav shares a truth he has taught for decades... there is an Inner Healer within us all that, when met with awareness, cooperation and proper support, propels individuals and collectives into the fast lane for healing, consciousness, and empowerment.' - Kylea Taylor, author of The Breathwork Experience, and Considering Holotropic Breathwork 'Both healers and seekers will find The Power Within a treasure of hard-won insights and observations from a lifetime of therapeutic work with non- ordinary states of consciousness.' - Richard Tarnas, professor of psychology and cultural history, California Institute of Integral Studies 'The Power Within conveys the good news that expanded states of consciousness are more readily accessible than many of us may had suspected; in fact, in the right set and setting, expanded awareness is only a few breaths away.' - Michael Mithoefer, M.D.

The Power Within: Becoming, Being, and the Holotropic Paradigm

Sparks, Tav

Praise for Second Edition of The Psychedelic Renaissance'Onward, intrepid explorer, keep your wits, while allowing them to be tickled, as Dr Sessa leads you into a world of remarkable wonders! You are in for a real treat!' Robin Carhart-Harris'This new book is a succinct, entertaining overview of the emerging "Psychedelic Renaissance" written by an insider, and one of the brightest young architects of this new emerging paradigm.' Dr Dennis J. McKenna'With intelligence, fact-based optimism and compassion Sessa throws open the doors of perception and guides the reader through the complexities of the history, pharmacology, legality and potential of these miraculous molecules.' Andy Roberts'This new edition of Sessa's, The Psychedelic Renaissance, will encourage researchers to work in this field, to the benefit of our understanding of how the brain works and to develop new approaches to psychiatric disorders.' David Nutt'Dr. Ben Sessa prescribes a way forward; mainstreaming psychedelics for a world in deep need of spirituality and inspiration. The Psychedelic Renaissance is a book that deserves to be widely read.' Rick Doblin'Ben Sessa's energetic review of the research and cultural use of psychedelics provides a unique perspective. The way forward is clear: we urgently need more scientific research, and a rational reform of drug policies.' Amanda Feilding'The Psychedelic Renaissance will inevitably and rightly be seen as an important marker of their assimilation into the cultural mainstream. I highly recommend it.' Ralph Metzner'Dr. Sessa skilfully chronicles important developments, perhaps a turning point, in psychiatry and in the understanding of psychedelics in the wider culture. This new updated edition of The Psychedelic Renaissance is informative, entertaining and timely.' Michael Mithoefer

The Psychedelic Renaissance: Reassessing the Role of Psychedelic Drugs in 21st Century Psychiatry and Society: Second Edition

Sessa, Dr Ben

Psychology & Counseling

A modern exploration of ancient wisdom relating to psychoactive plants. 
The ancient ritual drink used in religious ceremonies and known as soma in India and as haoma in the Zoroastrian tradition is praised in the highest terms - as a kind of deity - in both Zoroastrian and Vedic texts, which date from around 1,700 - 1,500 BCE. 
It is said to provide health, power, wisdom and even immortality. 
Many theories have been published about the possible botanical identity of this 'nectar of immortality', a plant which appears to have psychedelic/entheogenic properties. 
Matthew Clark spent several years researching and travelling widely in his quest of soma and in his fascinating, original and highly readable book, Clark reviews scholarly research, explores mythology and ritual and shares his extensive knowledge of psychoactive plants and fungi. 
The author suggests that the visionary soma drink was based on analogues of ayahuasca, using a variety of plants, some of which can now be identified.

The Tawny One: Soma, Haoma and Ayahuasca

Clark, Matthew

A seminal text exploring the means by which the herbal practitioner can seek to appreciate the individual patient's predicament. Written for both herbal medicine students and practitioners, The Consultation in Phytotherapy&nbsp;takes a radical approach, challenging readers to reflect on the nature, scope and methods of the consultation in herbal practice. Author Peter Conway asserts that the effective consultation represents a therapeutic act in and of itself, and proposes strategies for maximising and realising this therapeutic potential. His book provides both a complement to, and a critique of, mainstream texts on clinical diagnosis and case management. It contrasts the herbal consultation with that occurring in conventional medicine and offers rationales, arguments and tools aimed at developing an enhanced capacity to achieve profound results in the herbal clinical encounter.

The Consultation in Phytotherapy: The Herbal Practitioner’s Approach to the Patient

Conway, Peter

Alternative Medicine

Scientist and psychonaut David Luke weaves personal experience and scientific research in this comprehensive exploration of chemically mediated extra ordinary human experiences."Emphasizing parapsychological aspects of the psychedelic experience, Luke's new book fills in a fascinating and previously neglected lacuna in the burgeoning field of human studies with these compounds. " - Rick Strassman, PhD "A psychedelic Indiana Jones. " - Matt Colborn, PhD "David Luke's delightful one-liner about his book is that it's 'about weird people in weird places taking weird substances doing weird things and, importantly, having weird experiences' . . . On reflection, it's much more profound than that . . . So weird reader, forge ahead without fear. " - Dean Radin, PhD "In his fascinating book David plunges into this controversial topic and gives the backstory, the front story, and possible ways forward to bring paranormal and psychedelic research together, and further our understanding of both. " - Dennis J. McKenna, PhD "A remarkable collection and a necessary one. This body of research illuminates aspects of psychedelic experiences usually obscured or denied in the medical and clinical research and sensationalized in the popular press. " - James Fadiman, PhD "A real Dr Gonzo. " - Will Self

Otherworlds: Psychedelics and Exceptional Human Experience

Luke, David

Occult & Paranormal

An exploration of high intensity mental states as found in the psychiatric emergency room, in everyday life, in psychotherapy and in spiritual practice. 
There are certain unusual mental states that have such an extraordinary intensity, that they are numinous; they involve the presence of an archetype. 
These states can be beautiful or utterly terrifying, they can predispose to illness but if carefully negotiated they carry enormous potential for accelerated development. 
How can we understand this archetypal layer of psyche and how can we work with its power to promote psycho-spiritual growth? 
The author weaves the archetypal perspective into the psychoanalytic and medical models of mind to show us how the different layers of the individual and collective psyche intertwine to give us our rich experience of being human. 
Using everyday language and using case studies from clinical work in psychiatry and psychotherapy, the author takes the reader on a journey from: 
* Breakdown to breakthrough 
* Plato's cave to Jung's archetypal crisis 
* Genetics to transpersonal psychology 
* Hearing voices to post traumatic stress disorder 
* Psychoanalysis to psychedelics 
* The mid life crisis to the encounter with death 
* Quantum physics to synchronicity 
* Shakespeare to shamanism 
* Transcendent nature to mindfulness

Walking Shadows: Archetype and Psyche in Crisis and Growth

Read, Tim

From former NBC writer and producer James Gannon comes a fresh critique of The Reckless Presidency of George W. Bush. Few books about Bush's term avoid blind, emotion-fueled criticism of the man. Gannon, instead of focusing on the man, presents a fact-based case against the PresidentÂs policies. Gannon follows the creation of policies that resulted in key failings of Bush's administration, such as the barbaric torture of detainees, the overt upper-class economic favoritism, and the censorship of climate science, presenting each with the clear, articulate language of a journalist and scholar. Many historians agree that Bush failed as a president. His disastrous policies drove the country nearly to ruin. When readers learn the facts about those policies, they will learn from history, and we will not be doomed to repeat The Reckless Presidency of George W. Bush.   Reviews & Endorsements ""The Bush years are vividly portrayed as framed by disaster . . ."" - Publishers Weekly 

The Reckless Presidency of George W. Bush

James Gannon

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