Dissociation of consciousness — implications in psychology and yoga
By Soumitra Basu - Jul 15, 2020
Dissociation of consciousness is not only a psycho-pathological construct but has cultural and spiritual connotations too. While clinical psychology would explore multiple personalities resulting from dissociation, a consciousness perspective would reach beyond multiple self-states at the outer being to an Unitary Self deep within that transcends the ego.
Depression — a consciousness world-view
By Soumitra Basu - Jul 15, 2017
Depression can be a mood, a symptom or a disease. A consciousness world-view examines depression at various planes of consciousness. Though depression arises on the vital plane, its effects are discernible through its effects on other planes and through their combinations. An access to the Prāṇic Śakti in the inner being, a replacement of the ego by a greater principle and an identity with the Bliss-principle are ways to conquer depression. Prāṇic Śakti
Dementia — personal encounters
By Soumitra Basu - Oct 15, 2013
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Dealing with stigma
By Soumitra Basu - Jul 15, 2012
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Dealing with harmony
By Soumitra Basu - Jul 15, 2015
A lack of harmony between the different parts of the being and the skewed nature of the ego impede the efficacy of counselling. A personality development programme that brings in harmony is conducive for counselling.