Title: Living authentically : Daoist contributions to modern psychology /
Authors: Kohn, Livia, 1956-
Publisher: Three Pines Press,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Taoism Psychology.; Taoism Study and teaching.; Religion and Psychology; Religious Philosophies psychology
Abstract: Living Authentically brings together classical scholars of Daoism, professors of psychology, practicing psychologists, medical doctors, and alternative practitioners to explore different Daoist concepts of the mind and its transformations in relation to various schools of modern psychology. The books explores how Daoism can help us live in the world, sustain relationships, and educate children, in a stress-free, authentic way.
Contents: Fundamental concepts / Xichen Lu -- Ancient Daoist philosophy and authentic living / Robert Santee -- The Zhuangzi: a holistic approach to healthcare and well-being / Stephen Jackowicz -- The somatic mind: Daoism and Chinese medicine / Christopher Cott and Adam Rock -- "Turning the light around" in the secret of the golden flower -- Comparative perspectives / Elliot Cohen -- Daoism, psychology, and psychosomanautics / Reggie Pawle -- Immortality and psychology in mortal life / Elisabeth Friedrichs -- The "unconscious" in West and East / Donald Davis -- Daoism and positive psychology: healing self, healing society -- Practical application / J. Michael Wood -- Practical experience with deathbringers / Eduardo de Souza -- Health and sexuality: Daoist practice and Reichian therapy / Stephan Wik -- Daoist cultivation in modern relationships / Johannes Gasser -- Re-sourcive pedagogy: teaching and education as vital energy flow.