Intro to East-West Psychology

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Intro to EWP is a foundational class which situates the encounter of East-West Psychology, the field of which is concerned with the integration of the whole person: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, relational, and social. Integral contemplative education will lead us in this inquiry, the vision of which is directed towards self and world healing. We will engage in Eastern psychospiritual modalities and experiences, Western psychological traditions; including Jungian, Depth and Archetypal psychology, World psychologies; including whole person and integral psychologies, as well as Earth based traditions and practices; including eco-psychological practices and approaches. Through readings, class presentations, experiential and interactive practices, students will deepen their inner knowing, community knowing, and relational ways of being. RESTRICTED TO EWP, EACTS, AND BA/BS ACCELERATED EWP TRACK STUDENTS