1. Links for the classes on narcissism:

Sigmund Freud A biography, The Interpretation of Dreams, A Young Girl's Diary, and Five Developmental Stages (personality development depends on the resolution of conflicts between childhood sexual urges and demands form the society; the five psychosexual stages: Oral, Anal, Phallic, Latency and Genital.

Alice Miller Library author of "The Drama of the Gifted Child." Adolf Hitler: How Could a Monster Succeed in Blinding a Nation? Buster Keaton: Laughter at a Child's Mistreatment and the Art of Self-Control Childhood Trauma Cruelty

A.H. Almaas - The collected written works of A.H. Almaas, the pen name of A. Hameed Ali, the originator of the Diamond Approach® to Self-Realization

Ridhwan School The home of the Diamond Approach®, path of personal awakening to the true nature of reality. The Ridhwan School is the unique inner work school founded and guided by A.H. Almaas
   
Hellinger, Bert  Using Family Constellations as an example Hellinger explains his sight to practicing Psychotherapy and introduces into his ideas and terminology of the "Orders of Love". On basic principals of love. About order and love, taking life as it is given, uniqueness, taking what parents additionally give, taking and challenging, reciprocity, the extended family, the right to membership, excluded members, resolution, magical belief systems, men and women and the bonding between them and hierarchy. Also Hunter Beaumont, his dates for USA workshops.

The Self Psychology Page dedicated to discussion, information, and communication regarding Heinz Kohut's psychoanalytic psychology of the self and contemporary developments.

Heinz Kohut His Enduring Influence Today

The New York Institute for Psychoanalytic Self Psychology

Psychology Bookstore and More...

THE TRAINING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SELF PSYCHOLOGY (TRISP)

Woody Allen's "Deconstructing Harry" NY Times review
Woody Allen's "Deconstructing Harry" San Francisco Chronicle

Now, Voyager (1942) starring Bette Davis is about half-requited love and a colorless woman's declaration of independence from her overbearing mother.
Now, Voyager (1942) starring Bette Davis, review by CBS/Fox

2. Links for creativity classes:

Art and Visual Perception: A Psychology of the Creative Eye by Rudolf Arnheim
Arnheim's great works are of course "Art and Visual Perception," an instant classic when first published in 1954, and expanded to 500 pages in 1974, and "The Power of the Center" (1982/1988). His great contribution is of balancing the scientific rationale of psychology with the reality of art.

Principles of Art History The Problem of the Development of Style in Later Art, by Heinrich Wölfflin

Painting and Experience in Fifteenth-Century Italy
A Primer in the Social History of Pictorial Style
by Michael Baxandall, Professor of the History of the Classical Tradition

AMERICAN ART THERAPY ASSOCIATION, INC.  "... an organization of professionals dedicated to the belief that the creative process involved in the making of art is healing and life enhancing. "

THE ARTIST'S WAY Book review, A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
Julia Cameron leads participants through a comprehensive, twelve-week recovery program designed to rescue creativity from a variety of blocks including fear self-sabotage, jealousy, guilt, addictions, excuses, and other inhibitors to natural, child-like creativity.

Hannah Hoch (1898-1978) Collages

Kurt Schwitters (1887-1948) Collages
An artist, graphic designer, typographer, set designer, and poet.

3. Links for support, etc.

ANCIENT SPIRITUAL MEDITATION TOOL: THE LABYRINTH "Walking the labyrinth is more about the journey than the destination (we know we are going to get to the center), it is about being rather than doing, integrating body, mind and spirit into Oneness."

The Biology of Emotions "Self-help measures that speed recovery from emotional disorders, co-dependency, and all other addictions."

Death and Dying "Death & Dying Where Life Surrounds Death Is A Website focused on making the last steps in life a positive journey instead of one filled with fear. We provide information and support to help you understand this final stage in life. Everyone is welcome here!"

ENcourage Connection ENcourage has been created to be of interest to those working toward recovery from panic disorder and/or agoraphobia, as well as to treatment professionals in the field ... often experience a myriad of symptoms and related conditions including ..."

Femina Web Search for Women

HAZELDEN "ACCEPTANCE * COURAGE * WISDOM" Hazelden is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people recover from alcoholism and other drug addiction.

THE HEALING WOMAN FOUNDATION "Our Goal: To have a strong, organized, vocal community of women survivors of childhood sexual abuse and their supporters speaking out about violence against women and children. By supporting one another and by sharing information and resources, we can create a powerful survivor community."

HOTLINE NUMBERS Many Hotlines. A FREE CALL IN THE US

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information "Electronic access to searchable databases and substance abuse prevention materials that pertain to alcohol, tobacco, and drugs"

SIDRAN FOUNDATION ON LINE Non-profit organization which provides resources and publications on trauma and dissociation, including pamphlets on DID, traumatic memories, and a DID glossary.

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