How I Work

In my conversations with parents, I use two bodies of work, Psychosynthesis and Anthroposophy, that offer wonderful maps of the truth of who we are - a living physical body, with a rich inner life of feelings, thoughts, and initiatives (the soul), and something that we could call the essence of who we are - our true Self, the captain on the ship (our spirit).

Through conversations, I gently guide parents through a process of discovery, using the seven core principles of Psychosynthesis (below is a description of each step). We will also look at the biography (Anthroposophy offers a wonderful framework to look at people’s life paths) of both the parent and the child to get insights about underlying themes, patterns, and desired directions.

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1. Dis-identification- a way to freedom

2. Personal self - a way to presence

3. Will - a way to strength

4. Ideal model - a way to focus

5. Synthesis - a way to wholeness

6. Superconscious - a way to abundance

7. Transpersonal Self - a way to love

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1. Dis-identification

Disidentification refers to the capacity to distinguish between the contents of consciousness, on the one hand, and the inner observer on the other. The psychosynthesis coach understands the core practice of dis-identification and can facilitate this process with clients so they can “step back” from limiting thoughts, beliefs, patterns, sub-personalities, and other identifications that diminish the client’s sense of self and free will.

2. Personal Self

The process of psychosynthesis naturally progresses in a way that leads to greater self-awareness, authenticity, and a sense of personal empowerment. This process is made possible by an internal unifying center, the personal self, which exists within each person as a source of awareness and will (or choice). The psychosynthesis coach seeks to contact, reveal, engage with, and encourage this personal self to manifest more fully and powerfully in the client’s life.

3. The Will

The will is an essential aspect of the self, and the psychosynthesis coach supports clients in knowing themselves as “willers” who can make choices in service of meaningful goals. The coach understands the basic structure of the six stages of the Act of Will, from purpose through manifestation, and can guide the client effectively through these stages.

4. Ideal Model

The Ideal Model in psychosynthesis is not a model of perfection but rather a realistic way of living and being in the world that feels good to you. It is a future vision of self that the client wishes and reasonably believes is possible to become. The psychosynthesis coach works with clients to identify any limiting and distorted models that do not serve the client, and then, support the client in articulating an appropriate Ideal Model that becomes a working vision of the emerging self.

5. Synthesis

The psychosynthesis coach recognizes that people contain within themselves a complex array of sub-personalities, along with a wide range of feelings, needs, thoughts, desires, and aims. These various elements can sometimes lead to inner conflicts and tensions that leave the client feeling fragmented or even immobilized. By working with the principle of synthesis, the coach supports the recognition and integration of these elements into a more complete and cohesive sense of self.

6. Superconscious

Psychosynthesis recognizes that there exists a higher realm beyond the ordinary levels of human experience. This superconscious realm speaks to the natural drive in all life to reach full maturity. Here we find creative inspirations, genius, our love of humanity and the planet. As we enter this level, our consciousness expands and we experience ourselves as an integral part of the cosmos. The psychosynthesis coach references this superconscious realm with clients and actively orients them towards their higher aspirations and deeply felt sense of purpose.

7. Transpersonal Self

Psychosynthesis supports an ongoing soulful process or movement towards greater spiritual maturity through which clients might begin to glimpse the deep nature of their being and connect with it as a source of direction, guidance, aliveness, and wisdom. The psychosynthesis coach recognizes there is no single method or technique to access this transpersonal Self, and yet is ever attending to its emergence so that the client may hear its call.

Anouk Tompot