What Matters: Conversations

How can psychology, science and spirituality contribute to the healing of our souls and our planet? How can we draw upon our inner resources of wisdom, strength, acceptance, peace and joy?“What Matters: Conversations” explores how, in these uncertain times, we can connect with the richness of our inner world and make a difference in the outer world through the framework of the transpersonal psychology: psychosynthesis. Dr. Roberto Assagioli, the 20th century Italian psychiatrist and founder of psychosynthesis, called his approach "a spiritual psychology founded in the synthesis of western positive science and eastern esoteric wisdom." Through the theory, maps and tools of psychosynthesis we become better able to align and ignite our inner resources, live more harmoniously and cooperatively with others, and honor both humanity and the earth that is our home. Join us with our hosts, Craig Behenna and Christina Gustafson, in conversation with psychosynthesis practitioners in the fields of coaching, health and healing, business, spirituality, education and the arts - conversations to inform and inspire, to awaken your purpose and create your life.

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What Matters: Conversations

Introduction to Psychosynthesis and "What Matters Conversations"

August 18, 2021 • Craig Behenna / Christina Gustafson • Season 1 • Episode 1

What is Psychosynthesis? In our first episode, meet your hosts Craig Behenna and Christina Gustafson as they explore this question, describe their vision for this podcast, and share their own psychosynthesis journeys.

Learn more about this dynamic and creative approach to transpersonal psychology, developed by Dr. Roberto Assagioli in the early/mid 20th century, which he called, "a spiritual psychology founded in the synthesis of western positive science and eastern esoteric wisdom." Join Craig and Christina as they bring more light to this unique approach to human potential through conversations with dedicated and diverse practitioners who are bringing this work into the world.

Upcoming Guests include:
Dr Dorothy (Didi) Firman; Molly Young Brown; Tom Yeomans; Karen Randall; Wim Verbeek; Sara Vatore; Leyza Toyze; Alan C. Haras and more...

About Craig and Christina:
Craig Behenna is an Australian Psychosynthesis Life Coach and facilitator with the Synthesis Center San Francisco's Coaching Practice Group. He is also a filmmaker, screenwriter, former psychotherapist and, in a much earlier life, a lapsed accountant. Craig began practicing meditation with Thich Nhat Nanh and the community at Plum Village, France. Many retreats at Deer Park Meditation Centre in California followed, as well as time as a resident at the Zen Center of Los Angeles. He trained as a mindfulness and meditation teacher with Julian Daizan Skinner Roshi at Daizan’s UK School, Zenways. He is also a member of Zen Peacemakers International.

Christina Gustafson is a is a Board Certified Coach and a Psychosynthesis Life Coach. She is also Certified Massage Practitioner with advanced training in Myofascial Release, a Level III
Reiki Practitioner and a glass artist. Psychosynthesis, with its clear understanding and modeling of the psyche, provides an ideal foundation from which to work with clients seeking release, integration and an enhanced sense of well-being in their bodies, hearts and minds. Psychosynthesis coaching encourages a goal-oriented approach which results in positive benefits for the clients with whom she works.

About Synthesis Center San Francisco and The Synthesis Center, Amherst, Massachusetts:
Synthesis Center San Francisco is a global community of students, teachers, practitioners and facilitators committed to supporting the next generation of psychosynthesis practitioners. We offer distance learning programs that include: Board Certified Life Coach training in psychosynthesis in collaboration with The Synthesis Center, personal development programs and continuing education, workshops, as well as group and individual coaching to facilitate the creation of purposeful and fulfilled individual and community life.
https://SynthesisCenterSF.com

For 40+ years, The Synthesis Center, based in Amherst, Massachusetts, has trained hundreds of individuals from across the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, Mexico, Asia and South Africa through their in-person and distance learning Psychosynthesis Training Programs. Under the direction of Dr. Dorothy (Didi) Firman, The Synthesis Center has been an international resource for the psychosynthesis community. Didi also serves as the Director of Board Certified Coach Training Curriculum for Synthesis Center San Francisco.