Working on Yourself Alone: Inner Dreambody Work (Foundation series) [Paperback]

Arnold Mindell PhD (Author)

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Series: Foundation series | Publication Date: May 1, 2001

This introduction to process-oriented meditation is a fresh approach to the new body of philosophy and technique that unites the foundations of Western psychotherapy and Eastern meditative traditions in a single holistic system.

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About the Author

Arnold Mindell, Ph.D., is the founder of a new school of therapy called Process-Oriented Psychology, and is known throughout the world for his innovative synthesis of dreams, bodywork, Jungian therapy, group process, consciousness studies, shamanism, quantum physics, and small and large group conflict resolution.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Lao Tse Press (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188707869X
• ISBN-13: 978-1887078696
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #626,688 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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See www.aamindell.net to for more about Dr. Arnold Mindell's work in psychology, social and world issues.

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66 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mindell applies Process Work insights to meditation, October 12, 1998

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Matt Guynn ([e-mail]) (Richmond, Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Working on Yourself Alone: Inner Dreambody Work (Arkana) (Paperback)

In Working On Yourself Alone, Arnold Mindell applies the insights from Process-Oriented Psychology to meditation and personal awareness. You will find him drawing heavily on Eastern traditions and wisdom, as he makes the case that through following our own inner process we can discover our natural meditation practice that will at times include proprioceptive (body) work, auditory focus, artwork, breathing, etc. I found the book very practically useful both as a student of meditation and as a student of process work. I liked it because it gave me insight into HOW TO burn my wood and trusting my own process (even becoming conscious of what wood there is for me to burn). In contrast to Leader as Martial Artist or Sitting in the Fire, Working on Yourself Alone focuses much more narrowly on personal applications of PW.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Know thyself.., August 26, 2010

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This review is from: Working on Yourself Alone: Inner Dreambody Work (Foundation series) (Paperback)

This is one book that will stay in my collection.. Although not a comprehensive guide to the soul or meditation, it does bring to light some very interesting / useful concepts and techniques. IIRC, Mindell attempts to combine the best of both eastern and western psychology. His chapter on "Edges" was particularly interesting and helped me to become more aware of who I am. It is definitely worth a read-through. But, IMHO, classic 'psychology' does not work at all. For most people, the root causes of most problems within are: rebelling against what you "know" is right & good, selfishness, and resentment. Namasté..