This dialogue in the Corona & Beyond summer series examined the function and power of story in the process of transpersonal self-authorship as a way of re-building identity via an intergrative sense of self in a new and changing world. Participants were invited to reflect on ideas related to self in relationship to others, an integrative process of growing through and after a breakdown into a breakthrough, and were invited to explore the possibilities of paradox in psychospiritual development through transpersonal storytelling.
The concept of story focused on the power of transpersonal storytelling in order to make meaning from raw experiences and the healing capacity of having experiences mirrored, and reflected back with acknowledgement. By increasing our awareness of the patterns and tendencies within these stories we can orient them towards cocreating more constructive narratives that can sustain an expanded, more integrated sense of identity and sense of self.
Kendra Diaz-Ford is a transpersonal research psychologist, spiritual guide, and yoga teacher. She earned her PhD in Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University (formerly the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology) with specializations in Education and Research, Spiritual Guidance and Women’s Spirituality. She’s taught as adjunct faculty at both Sofia University and the California Institute of Integral Studies and co-authored the book chapter “Feminist and Cultural Contributions in Transpersonal Psychology.”
As a spiritual guide, Kendra weaves together the ancient wisdom of yoga and meditation with the science of psychology and leadership studies to support clients in alchemizing their biggest challenges into their greatest gifts. She leads yoga and meditation workshops as well as annual retreats in the United States and in Spain. Her research interests include women’s spiritual development, women’s health, authentic leadership, and exploring the intersections of transpersonal psychology and spiritualized feminism through the lens of the sacred feminine.
In her role as Personal Tutor and Academic Learning Specialist with Alef Trust, she’s committed to supporting scholarly excellence and guiding learners to connect deeply into their innate wisdom and individual gifts to grow, personally, spirituality, and professionally.https://thefield.aleftrust.org/my-profile/kendra-diaz-ford
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