Psychosynthesis- a comparative essay
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PSYCHOSYNTHESIS ESSAY The aim of this essay is to evaluate psychosynthesis within its theoretical context and examine a therapeutic relationship within its framework. I will also be discriminating between the person-centred approach (PCA) and psychosynthesis and comparing and contrasting the two approaches. There will be some evaluation of the two models in terms of culture and diversity. This essay will be written from my subjective frame and therefore it will include my perception of psychosynthesis. Dr. Roberto Assagioli, (1888-1974), was the founding father of psychosynthesis. In 1910 he started the creation of his wide perspective and vision of a holistic approach in psychology, which put an emphasis on growth and the spiritual dimension of human experience even though its "roots are in psychoanalysis..." (Whitmore 1991 pp2-a), His aim was to create a psychology of the whole person. I admire Assagioli for being ahead of his times as his creation of psychosynthesis,...


