transpersonal theory in social work - St. Thomas University
transpersonal theory in social work - St. Thomas University
transpersonal theory in social work - St. Thomas University
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Spectrum Model/<br />
Integral Theory<br />
Proposes three basic stages of development:<br />
‣ Prepersonal – developmental failures dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
these levels manifest as psychosis, borderl<strong>in</strong>e<br />
personality disorder, and neurosis<br />
‣ Personal – developmental failures dur<strong>in</strong>g these<br />
levels result <strong>in</strong> identity neurosis, existential<br />
pathology, and cognitive-script<br />
pathology<br />
‣ Transpersonal –<br />
developmental failures dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
these levels result <strong>in</strong> psychic<br />
disorders (e.g., dark night of<br />
the soul), subtle disorders,<br />
and causal disorders<br />
Ken Wilber<br />
Source: Robb<strong>in</strong>s, Chatterjee & Canda (1998, 2006); Cowley (1993, 1996)
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