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Dialogue Between the Divided Self and the Divine Self

Dialogue Between the Divided Self and the Divine Self. A systematic model for psycho-spiritual integration. Islpma.org. Goals of this Workshop.

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Dialogue Between the Divided Self and the Divine Self

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  1. DialogueBetween the Divided Self and the Divine Self A systematic model for psycho-spiritual integration @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  2. Islpma.org @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  3. Goals of this Workshop • Presenters will synthesize diverse psychological theories and spiritual teachings into a working model for understanding the interplay of degrees of spiritual consciousness with psychological well-being. • Participants will learn ways to identify, name, and partner with the inner divine self. • Presenters will offer a topography of divided inner selves functioning with little awareness of each other and with dim recognition of the divine source within. • Participants will learn to facilitate dialogue between the divided selves and the divine self. @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  4. “We have what we seek. We have it all the time. If we give it time, it will make itself known to us.”ThomasMerton @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  5. Joseph M. Marshall, IIILakota storyteller “Long ago, Iktomi crawled out of his den.” @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  6. The Divided Self • Dualistic Thinking • Emotional Reactivity • Self-preoccupation • Ego-centric perspective • Defended Self • Rigidity in processing • Judgmental attention • Survivalist • Dysfunctional variability in breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  7. Egoic Consciousness @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  8. “You are my beloved child.” @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  9. Turn left at mind, and go within… Ken Wilbur @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  10. Dialogue The Divided Self • Dualistic Thinking • Emotional Reactivity • Self-preoccupation • Ego-centric perspective • Defended Self • Rigidity in processing • Judgmental attention • Survivalist • Dysfunctional variability in breathing, heartbeat and blood pressure The Divine Self • Unitive Consciousness • Sense of well-being • Engagement with others / world • Wholeness • Authenticity • Openness and Curiosity • Non-judgmental attention • Kindness • Calmness @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

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  12. (The Soul) can deliver grace to every corner of the psyche . . . . Ken Wilbur @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  13. Hazelden, 2005 “Drop the Rock” “Shortcomings” “Divine Principles” Humility Giving or Sharing Purity Calmness – Serenity Gratefulness Action Moderation • Pride • Greed • Lust • Anger • Envy • Sloth • Gluttony @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  14. Hazelden, 2005 “Drop the Rock” “Shortcomings” “Divine Principles” Interest in Others Honest Courage Considerate Patience Tolerance Forgiveness Love-Empathy Good Deeds Self-Forgetfulness Self-Acceptance Modesty Self-Forgiveness Trust Faith Charity-Generosity Respect • Selfish – Self-Seeking • Dishonest • Fear • Inconsiderate • Impatience • Intolerance • Resentment • Hate • Harmful Acts • Self-Pity • Self-Justification • Self-Importance • Self-Condemnation • Suspicion • Doubt • Covetousness • Disrespect @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  15. Liminal Space @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

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  17. Liminal Space limen – n THRESHOLD liminal - adj. of, relating to, or situated at the limen @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  18. LIMINAL 1. of or relating to a sensory threshold 2. barely perceptible 3. Of, relating to, or being in an intermediate state, phase or condition: in-between, transitional <in the liminal state between life and death – Deborah Joweitt> @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  19. Kairos a moment of indeterminate time in which everything happens. @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  20. Liminal Time and Liminal Space That time and space in which a person is brought to the threshold of crossing over from the state of being a Divided Self into a state of being in communion with the Divine Self. @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  21. Summary of the Process Therapist’s Role: Uncover liminal space between the therapist and client by pulling one’s self back, by checking one’s own ego, by becoming a non-anxious presence, listening closely, being comfortable with silence, and refraining from the impulse to give advice, to teach, to interpret or to share one’s own wisdom. Client’s role: To create liminal space within through the process of kenosis or 'self-emptying,' through a repetition of one’s story, or by bringing into consciousness the places of division within one’s self. Readiness for a dialogue between the Divided Self and the Divine Self. @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  22. Case Illustration “I did something wrong.” (The divided self) @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  23. “Trust me. I will take care of it.” (The Divine Self) @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  24. ILLUMINATION @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  25. Illuminate n archaic - One having or claiming unusual enlightenment @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  26. “I have no doubt that most people live…in a very restricted circle of their potential being. They make use of a very small portion of their possible consciousness, much like a person who, out of their whole bodily organism, should get into a habit of using and moving only their little finger.” Wm James @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  27. Evolution of Consciousness Richard Rohr/ Cynthia Bourgeault Ken Wilbur @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

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  31. Neuroplasticity of the Brain The more active two neurons are the stronger the connection between them grows: thus, with every experience, your brain rewires its physical structure. The brain learns, adapts and molecularly restructures itself on the basis of thought and emotional experience. The brain can grow approximately 6,000 neurons a day in response to how you use it. @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  32. Case Illustration “It’s a mortal sin.” (the Divided self) @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  33. “We’ll get married.” (the Divine Self) @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  34. In Summary One’s sense of self may shift. One’s sense of the Divine may shift. Intrinsic positive value in the process itself which is reinforcing and motivating. @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  35. The gifts [Christ] gave were . . . for building upthe body of Christ, until all of us come to the unityof the faith . . . to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ. We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, . . . we mustgrow up in every way into . . . Christ.Ephesians 4: selected verses (11-15) @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

  36. Dialogue with participants • What language do you use for the inner divine self? • What ways have you found to partner with the inner divine self? • How might you encourage dialogue between the divided self and the Divine self? • What might trip you up in this dialogue? @Laura Delaplain and He idi King and the Institute for Spiritual Life and Psychotherapy2014

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