Awakening to Awe

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Awe
Science, Phenomenology, and the Artistry of Vincent van Gogh

Kirk J. Schneider Ph.D. on October 15, 2024

Artists like van Gogh show us that there is so much more to human experience than quantitative experimental research can reveal. Phenomenology is one path that can bring redress.

Artists like van Gogh show us that there is so much more to human experience than quantitative experimental research can reveal. Phenomenology is one path that can bring redress.

Resilience
Depth Psychology for Social Healing

Kirk J. Schneider Ph.D. on August 15, 2023

The need for in depth, emotionally restorative relationships in our society cannot be overstated. We need to rally a corps on a par with the Peace Corps to address this dire need.

The need for in depth, emotionally restorative relationships in our society cannot be overstated. We need to rally a corps on a par with the Peace Corps to address this dire need.

Therapy
Becker, Rank, and Existential Psychotherapy

Kirk J. Schneider Ph.D. on May 22, 2023

Optimizing our relation to existence, not only parents, culture, or physiological dispositions. Rank and Becker were at the heart of this quest.

Optimizing our relation to existence, not only parents, culture, or physiological dispositions. Rank and Becker were at the heart of this quest.

Anxiety
What the World Needs Now Is 'Life-Enhancing' Anxiety

Kirk J. Schneider Ph.D. on July 24, 2022

Do you think our world is ravaged by too much anxiety? Indeed it is. But ironically, it's the avoidance of life-enhancing anxiety that makes it so destructive.

Do you think our world is ravaged by too much anxiety? Indeed it is. But ironically, it's the avoidance of life-enhancing anxiety that makes it so destructive.

Mindfulness
The Polarized Mind

Kirk J. Schneider Ph.D. on July 22, 2019

To counter the polarized mind, we call for a mobilization of mindfulness practices and dialogue groups on a scale of a public works program for human civility.

To counter the polarized mind, we call for a mobilization of mindfulness practices and dialogue groups on a scale of a public works program for human civility.

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