Course Description:
In this course, you will be introduced to various psychological approaches and how they were developed in the socio-political, cultural, ecological and spiritual context. The course will give you the opportunity to understand psychological thinking in a wider philosophical perspective. You will have the opportunity to deepen your philosophical views on the development of the human psyche, to explore a variety of approaches, and to be able to understand yourself within the socio-economical and political context of your society.
Learners are advised to bring the ability to expand their perceptions and ideas about themselves and the world around us. And the ability to challenge fixed ideas and be open to challenging new ones. The course will encourage you to find your own definitions and understandings of the subject taught. And to develop your own individual understanding.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course you should be able to:
- Explain the philosophical progression of psychological thinking
- Describe the personal and social journey from the ego to beyond the ego
- Identify where you coming from and where you are now individually and socially
- Identify your mission and passion in life
- Make a plan for a self-actualizing and fulfilling life
- Effectively communicate your views about life
- Motivate yourself and others for change
- Integrate and apply the learning experience to your personal, professional and social life
Faculty:
Jure Biechonski has an MSc in Counselling-Psychology. He has traveled in his personal and academic journey from the Jungian approach, through Humanism and Existentialism to the transpersonal. The approach to psychological practice will be mainly through active imagination and symbolism. Jure is a board member and vice president of Eurotas (European Transpersonal Association). His interests are somatic therapy, psychoneuroimmunology, investigating how the mind is affecting the physical body, how our personal perceptions are influencing our psyche. By using symbolism Jure is interested in transpersonal art and transpersonal education, his presentations can be seen on YouTube. Jure is the director of a transpersonal school of Hypnotherapy and psychology in Estonia, as well as travelling the world offering seminars in medical schools, universities, and hospitals in 65 countries around the world.
Course Contact Information:
Course content is delivered by faculty. With the exception of “lite” versions, courses are led by a Course Facilitator (CF) who is available to answer questions, offer additional assistance, and assess the final creative assignments for academic credit. For questions regarding facilitation, you may contact our Director of Course Facilitation at facilitator @ ubiquityuniversity.org. (Sorry! Direct email link not provided due to spambots.)