Journal of Transpersonal Psychology

Academic journal

The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology[http://atpweb.org/journal.aspx+atpweb.org/journal.aspx]">Discipline| Transpersonal psychology

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Language| English
Edited by| Marcie Boucouvalas
Publication details
History| 1969 (1969)
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The Association for Transpersonal Psychology, on behalf of Sofia University (United States)

Frequency| Biannual
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ISO 4| J. Transpers. Psychol.
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ISSN| 0022-524X

OCLC no.| 1800053
Links

* [atpweb.org/journal.aspx Journal homepage]

The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology (JTP) is a semi-annual, peer-reviewed academic journal which is published by the Association for Transpersonal Psychology (ATP). The journal is a seminal publication in the field of transpersonal psychology.[1][2][3] According to sources the journal is addressing the interface between psychology and spirituality,[4] and the area of spirituality as a legitimate topic for academic studies.[1]

Its current editor is Marcie Boucouvalas. The associate editor for research is Douglas A. MacDonald [5]

## History

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The journal was founded by Anthony Sutich in 1969,[1][2][3] and grew out of the humanistic psychology and counterculture of the late 1960s.[6] According to Taylor the new journal was dedicated to the study of ultimate human capacities; unitive consciousness; peak experiences; ecstasy; mystical experiences; and self-transcendence.[2] In the mid-1970s the journal was published by the Transpersonal Institute,[7] now Sofia University.

## Association for Transpersonal Psychology

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The ATP was founded in 1972 and is a membership-supported organization in the field of transpersonal psychology.[1][8][9][10] The organization has also contributed material to the PsycEXTRA database.[11] While the association was originally created with the main goal of supporting the publication of the JTP, its mission and vision have evolved over time. Both ATP and JTP are subdivisions of Transpersonal Institute, a non-profit organization.

Past presidents of the association include Steven Schmitz, Harris Friedman, David Lukoff, Stuart Sovatsky, Alyce Green, James Fadiman, Frances Vaughan, Arthur Hastings, Daniel Goleman, Robert Frager, Ronald Jue, Jeanne Achterberg and Dwight Judy. [12][13][14]

## See also

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* International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

## References

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1. ^ a b c d Powers, Robin. Counseling and Spirituality: A Historical Review. Counseling and Values, Apr 2005, Vol.49(3), pp.217-225
2. ^ a b c Taylor, Eugene. Transpersonal Psychology: Its several Virtues. The Humanistic Psychologist, Vol. 20, Nos. 2 and 3, pp. 285-300, 1992. Division 32, American Psychological Association
3. ^ a b Judy, Dwight. Transpersonal psychology: Coming of age. ReVision. Winter 94, Vol. 16 Issue 3, p99. 2p.
4. ^ Zdenek, Marilee. "Transformations of Consciousness" (Book review). L.A Times, September 14, 1986
5. ^ ATP Home. Retrieved March 30, 2019
6. ^ Aanstoos, C. Serlin, I., & Greening, T. (2000). History of Division 32 (Humanistic Psychology) of the American Psychological Association. In D. Dewsbury (Ed.), "Unification through Division: Histories of the divisions of the American Psychological Association", Vol. V. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.
7. ^ Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third series, Volume 28, Part 2. Periodicals. January - December 1974. Copyright Office. The Library of Congress. Washington: 1976. page 586
8. ^ PRWeb. "Sofia University and The Association of Transpersonal Psychology Co-Host Global Transpersonal Symposium". Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) January 15, 2014
9. ^ PRWeb. "American Psychologist Works to Include Spirituality in Psychotherapeutic Practice". Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) July 29, 2011
10. ^ Friedman, H (Editor), Hartelius. H (Editor) (2013) The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Transpersonal Psychology. 738 pages, Wiley-Blackwell
11. ^ American Psychological Association. PsycEXTRA Content Owners - International – Associations and Conferences. List current as of July 2014.
12. ^ Association for Transpersonal Psychology - Board of Directors/Past Presidents. http://www.atpweb.org Retrieved May 26, 2017
13. ^ Smith, L. "Newport Beach Conference: Mystics, Scientists Will Gather to Promote Peace". L.A Times, September 5, 1989
14. ^ Society for Humanistic Psychology Newsletter. "Meet The Board". April 2009, American Psychological Association, Division 32.

## External links

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* Official website