A Developmental View of the Personal Psychological Journey
Journal Title: Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy - Year 2018, Vol 21, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: This paper offers a staged view of individual psychological development based on the research of Clare W. Graves and the theory popularly known as Spiral Dynamics Integral. Objectives: To describe each of the stages as identified by the theory and relate the ways that they appear in individuals from the perspective of healthy and damaged aspects. Methods: The paper presents an analytical, observational and experiential viewpoint based on what the theory tells us to expect and on experience gained, both personal and reports from others, in the varying practice arenas of coach, mentor, parent and trainer, as well as on personal experience. Results: There are clear patterns in personal development and behaviour that correspond to the predictions of the Graves paradigm in its evolutionary, societal and organisational descriptions and predictions. These patterns can be related to both cultural context and individual upbringing. They offer a valuable lens for observation and understanding of psychological difficulties and useful prescriptive guidance for parenting that will act to reduce such difficulties. Conclusions: The paper offers a strong basis for the use of the Spiral Dynamics lens as an additional perspective when working with individuals, and for further detailed research into the way that an individual forms their worldview and creates meaning as an adaptive process for thriving under differing conditions of existence.
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Jon Freeman
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