transpersonal theory in social work - St. Thomas University

Nature of the Problem
‣ Disconnection from the sacred nature of
life (oneness, nondualism,
interconnectedness), as well as deeper
sources of meaning and fulfillment
‣ Attachment and identification with
personality (which is conditional) rather than
with a transpersonal reality (which is
unconditional)
‣ Responsibility for change lies with the
client, but the larger goal is for societal
transcendence of ego attachment
‣ Contraindications for transpersonal social
work: unwilling clients, clients in the
preegoic phase
Source: Robbins, Chatterjee & Canda (1998, 2006); Hendricks & Weinhold (1982)