Böcker av Edward Hoffman

Carl Jung was one of the greatest visionaries of modern psychology. His ground-breaking approach to personality theory and psychotherapy was matched by pioneering work in the fields of inner growth, wholeness, positive aging, spirituality, mythology, and transcendental experiences. His ideas continue to influence every aspect of human civilization, from education to theology to popular culture with movies like the Star Wars series. The Wisdom of Carl Jung distills his expansive works into an essential volume that allows readers to contemplate Jung's ideas as he would have liked them understood--in his own words. Here are Jung's most intriguing and important statements on spirituality, imagination, religion, mythology, personality types, love and sex, the collective unconscious and archetypes, and individuation--insights that remain vital in our continuing quest to understand the vastness of the human psyche.

Hasidism—a mystical branch of Judaism that is today the object of renewed interest—traditionally has as its leaders well-trained masters whose way of counseling their followers may be of interest to those in other helping disciplines. Sparks of Light examines the history and techniques of their advising people on the problems of everyday life—health, finances, family—as well as more spiritual concerns. Schachter and Hoffman take a close look at the techniques of the Hasidic masters—dream interpretation, shock, problem solving, and the prescription of spiritual exercises to unlock the door of the mind. They also focus on such intriguing topics as how Hasidic masters are trained, the range of difficulties for which struggling Jews seek their help, the intuitive methods of counseling that are used, and the kinds of mystical and practical advice offered in response to life''s challenges. This book—based on original translations of Hasidic tales and writings, many never before translated—will appeal to those in the helping profession, as well as readers of Jewish history.

Reveals how the Kabbalah exerted a profound influence on the establishment and growth of Western psychological thought. This title offers a presentation of Kabalistic metaphysics and cosmology; and discusses the psychological dimensions of Kabbalah on such topics as dreams, meditation, sexuality, community, health and emotions.