At a Journal Workshop: Writing to Access the Power of the Unconscious and Evoke Creative Ability (Inner Workbooks S.)

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Dr. Ira Progoff's most influential book is a masterpiece of non-Freudian holistic depth psychology. The writing illuminates Progoff's theory of personality development, based roughly on Jungian and Adlerian hypotheses of organic psyche function. The structure of the book describes in very simple language a "journal workbook" method for life transition self-help.I have used the Intensive Journal Method since 1973. It has been a personal and profession "life saver" for me and I find new treasures each time I attend one of the professionally facilitated workshops.The journalling process Progoff outlines is radically different than the typically conceived journal writing effort. The book describes a sophisticated method of "dialogue and feedback" whereby one learns (by doing) the subtle and surprising dynamics of the "inward self" in dialogue with the "outward self". It is a simple, disciplined method of breaking out of the trap of circular writing that happens in most journal efforts. The writing is intentionally and delightfully free of psychological jargon.Of particular interest in Progoff's method is his workbook process for accessing the "non-conscious" aspects of one's daily life. Using a Dream Log and Dream Enlargement section of the workbook, the journal discipline is an effective guide for engaging one's dreams in a non-analytical way. This unique method is expanded in the section called Twilight Imagery and Imagery Extension.Progoff takes care to distinguish his methodology from "orthodox" Freudian concepts, avoiding the medical meta-narrative of diagnostic procedure. The "psyche" is an open-ended, dynamic, organic function unique to every human being. The journal workbook is intended to enable any person to access their own "seed-potential" for living the fullest life possible.Though his writing is without religious dogma, there is a spiritual tone to Progoff's method and he cites theological, literary and artistic sources to illustrate many of his journal procedures.The book does not get much recognition in our western culture which is dominated by a medical-model that regards the psyche as an object of pathological study. However, the popular journal workshops are offered on a regular basis throughout North America and the price of this book is one of the bargains.

very happy with the srvice and the book itself

Alles war in Ordnung.Everything was great and the book is in great conditions. Only the delivery took a while, but apart from that, everything was super!

I have been using the Intensive journal for over 40 years. I will recommend this book to any one who is serious about getting to know themselves. It's multi dimensional journal is unique and comprehensive. Because it is done in a loose leaf notebook it helps you to keep the different parts of your life in order and see inter relationships, trends , directions and to help deal with the elusive issues of our lives. This book is used in the 1, 2 and 3 part workshops, but can help anyone get started.