John Welwood

John Welwood is an American clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, teacher, and author, known for integrating psychological and spiritual concepts. He has been the Director of the East/West Psychology Program at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, and is an associate editor of Journal of Transpersonal Psychology.[1][2]

A prominent figure in transpersonal psychology, he is a pioneer in integrating Western psychology and Eastern wisdom. He has written eight books, including Challenge of the Heart (1985), Journey of the Heart (1990), and Love and Awakening (1996). His 2007 book, Perfect Love, Imperfect Relationships, won the 2007 Books for a Better Life Award.[3][4]

Trained in existential psychology, Welwood earned a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Chicago in 1974, where he worked with Eugene Gendlin.[2]

Personal life

He lives in San Francisco, California with his wife, Jennifer, and teaches integrated psychospiritual workshops along with his son, Bogar Nagaraj.[5]

Bibliography

  • The Meeting of the Ways: Explorations in East/West Psychology (1979) ISBN 0-8052-0619-1
  • Awakening the Heart (1983) ISBN 0-394-72182-9
  • Challenge of The Heart: Love, Sex, and Intimacy in Changing Times (1985) ISBN 0-394-74200-1
  • Journey of the Heart: The Path of Conscious Love (1990) ISBN 0-06-092742-9
  • Ordinary Magic (1992) ISBN 0-87773-597-2
  • Love and Awakening: Discovering the Sacred Path of Intimate Relationship (1996) ISBN 0-06-092797-6
  • Toward a Psychology of Awakening (2000) ISBN 1-57062-540-9
  • Perfect Love, Imperfect Relationships: Healing the Wound of the Heart (2006) ISBN 1-59030-262-1

References

  1. ↑ "The Power of Embodied Presence". California Institute of Integral Studies. Retrieved 2013-11-19.
  2. 1 2 "Author - John Welwood". Sounds True. Retrieved 2013-11-19.
  3. ↑ "John Welwood". Omega Institute. Retrieved 2013-11-19.
  4. ↑ "John Welwood". Shambhala Publications. Retrieved 2013-11-19.
  5. ↑ "John Welwood Official Biography". Retrieved 2013-11-19.



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