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Spiritual Guidance - Course Book List

All students should purchase the 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual to ensure they meet Atlantic University's required writing style: American Psychological Association (7th ed.) APA -Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. ISBN-10:1433805618/ ISBN-13:978-1433805615 PRICE: $31.50

***PLEASE NOTE: Textbooks SHOULD NOT be purchased until semester enrollment has been confirmed.***

All courses are listed numerically

TP5000 Introduction to Transpersonal Studies

A Seer Out of Season: The Life of Edgar Cayce

Bro, H. (2011). A Seer Out of Season: The Life of Edgar Cayce. Virginia Beach, VA: A.R.E. Press. ISBN-13: 978-08766046043. Price: $8.95

(Note: This book is also offered in the course as a PDF download.)

A Path with Heart

Kornfield, J. (1993). A Path with Heart. New York, NY: Bantam Books. ISBN-10: 0553372114. Price: $18.00

Extraordinary Knowing

Mayer, E. (2008). Extraordinary Knowing. New York, NY: Bantam Books. ISBN-13: 978-0553382235. Price: $16.00

Living Deeply: The Art and Science of Transformation in Everyday Life

Schlitz, M., Vieten, C., & Amorok, T. (2008). Living Deeply: The Art & Science of Transformation in Everyday Life. (1st ed.). Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1572245334. Price: $16.95

When the Soul Awakens

Siefer, N., & Vieweg, M. (2009). When the Soul Awakens: The Path to Spiritual Evolution and a New World Era. (2nd ed.). Reston, VA: Gathering Wave Press. ISBN-13: 978-0982004708 $10.91

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 7th Edition

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th Edition, 2020 Copyright) 7th Edition

The Essential Edgar Cayce

Thurston, M. (Ed). (2004). The essential Edgar Cayce. New York, NY: Jeremy P Tarcher/ Penguin. ISBN 1-58542-315-7.

(Note: The assigned readings from this text are contained in the online course material.)

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TP5005 Spiritual Crisis

The Stormy Search for Self

Grof, S., & Grof, C. (1992). The Stormy Search for Self: A Guide to Personal Growth Through Transformational Crisis. New York, NY: Jeremy P. Tarcher. ISBN-10: 087477649X. Price: $16.95

Case Studies in Schizophrenia

McMillin, D. (1997). Case Studies in Schizophrenia. Virginia Beach, VA: A.R.E. Press. ISBN-10: 0876043821. Price: $140.76

(Note: A PDF copy of this book is supplied in the classroom.)

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TP5010 The Inner Life: Dreams, Meditation, Creativity, and Imagination

Healing and Transformation Through Self Guided Imagery

Davenport, L. (2009). Healing and Transformation Through Self-Guided Imagery. Sonoma, CA: Celestial Arts. ISBN-10: 1587613247. Price: $15.95

Personal Mythology

Feinstein, D., & Krippner, S. (2009). Personal Mythology: Using Ritual, Dreams, and Imagination to Discover Your Inner Story. Santa Rosa, CA: Energy Psychology Press. ISBN-10: 160415036X. Price: $18.95

Meditation for Beginners

Kornfield, J. (2008). Meditation for Beginners. Boulder, CO: Sounds True. ISBN-10: 1591799422. Price: $14.95

The Secret History of Dreaming

Moss, R. (2010). The Secret History of Dreaming. Novato, CA: New World Library. ISBN-10: 157731901X. Price: $15.95

Dream Solutions

Reed, H. (2005). Dream Solutions: The Dream Quest Guidebook. Rancho Mirage, CA: We Publish Books/Hermes Home Press, 2009. ASIN: B002ADA07S. Price: $29.95.

**For Electronic Version CLICK HERE. Price: $12.95 *Recommend ordering from Lulu. Amazon delivery has a long delay.

​Required audio materials

Ability to listen to.mp3 recordings from the Internet and the ability to create audio voice recordings for playback and listening.

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TP5012 Introduction to Psychological Theories

Personality and Personal Growth

Frager, R., & Fadiman, J. (2012). Personality and Personal Growth (7th Ed.). Pearson. ISBN-13: 978-0205254781

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TP5015/ML5025 Research Methods

Research Design (2018)

Creswell, John W. and David J. (2018).  Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. Los Angeles, CA: Sage Publishing. 

How to research (4th Ed.)

Blaxter, L., Hughes, C., & Tight, M. (2010). How to research (4th Ed.). McGraw-Hill.

(Digital copy provided in Moodle classroom via online library)

​Additional Required Readings

Additional required reading material is included in the online classroom.

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TP5020 Foundations of Transpersonal Psychology

Shadow, Self, Spirit

Daniels, M. (2005). Shadow, Self, Spirit: Essays in Transpersonal Psychology. Exeter, UK: Imprint Academic. ISBN: 1 84540 022 4. $34.90

Introduction to Transpersonal Psychology

Cunningham, P. F. (2022) Introduction to transpersonal psychology. Routledge (ISBN-13: ISBN: 978-1-032-05109-3) 

The Transpersonal: Spirituality in Psychotherapy and Counseling

Rowan, J. (2013). The transpersonal: Spirituality in psychotherapy and counseling (2nd Ed.). Routledge (ISBN-13: 978-1583919873) $45

The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Transpersonal Psychology

Friedman, H. L., & Hartelius, G. (Eds.). (2013). The Wiley-Blackwell handbook of transpersonal psychology. Wiley-Blackwell. ( ISBN-13: 978-1119050292) $38

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TP5050 Religion, Spirituality, and the Transpersonal

The World's Religions

Smith, H. (2009). The World's Religions. (50th anniversary ed.). New York, NY: HarperOne. ISBN-13: 978-0061660184. Price: $16.99

Mystics, Masters, Saints, and Sages

Ullman, R. & Reichenberg-Ullman, J. (2001). Mystics, Masters, Saints, andSages: Stories of Enlightenment. Berkeley, CA: Red Wheel/Weiser. ISBN-10: 1573245070. Price: $21.95

Mysticism and the Spiritual Quest

Zagano, P. (2013). Mysticism and the Spiritual Quest: A Crosscultural Anthology. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press. ISBN-13: 978-0809146260. Price: $17.42

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TP5055 Principles and Practices of Spiritual Mentorship

Spiritual Guidance across Religions

Mabry, J. (2014). Spiritual Guidance Across Religions: A Sourcebook for Spiritual Directors and Other Professionals Providing Counsel to People of Differing Faith Traditions. Woodstock, Vermont: Skylight Paths Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-1594735462. Price: $50.00**

Spiritual Direction

Pickering, S. (2011). Spiritual Direction: A Practical Introduction. London, England: Canterbury Press. ISBN-10: 1853118850. Price: $28.99 (Note: The 2008 edition is available in LIRN.)

Beyond Soul Growth

Christy, Lynn Sparrow (2013) Beyond Soul Growth. Virginia Beach, Virginia: A.R.E Press.

(Note: A PDF copy is available for download in the online classroom)

Spiritual Direction 101

Blythe, Teresa (2018). Spiritual Direction 101 Berkeley, CA: Apocryphile Press

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TP5070 The Transpersonal Relationship: Holistic Mentoring and Applied Intuitive Arts

The Eclectic Practitioner

Edge, L. W. (2011). The Eclectic Practitioner: Becoming Holistic. Virginia Beach, VA: KT Press. ISBN: 978-0615553115 Price: $19.12 (signed copies available)

The Art of Uncertainty

Jones, D. M. (2011). The Art of Uncertainty: How to Live in the Mystery of Life and Love It. NY: Tarcher/Penguin. ISBN: 978-1585428724 Price: $14.29

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TP5100 Origin and Destiny of Human Consciousness

Beyond Soul Growth

Sparrow Christy, L. (2013). Beyond Soul Growth. Virginia Beach, VA: A.R.E. Press. ISBN: 978-0876047323. Price: $17.95

(Note: A PDF copy is available for download in the online classroom.)

The Yugas

Selbie, J., & Steinmetz, D. (2010). The Yugas. Nevada City, CA: Crystal Clarity. ISBN: 978-1565892538. Price: $16.95

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TP5105 Leading Issues in Transpersonal Psychology

The Inner Reaches of Outer Space: Metaphor as Myth and as Religion

Campbell, J. (2012). The inner reaches of outer space: Metaphor as myth and as religion. New York: Harper & Row. ISBN: 1608681106. *Original publication was 1986, though any version is ok. 

Shadow, Self, Spirit: Essays in Transpersonal Psychology (1)

Daniels, M. (2005). Shadow, self, spirit: Essays in transpersonal psychology. Exeter, UK: Imprint Academic. ISBN: 1845400224. 

How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us about Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence

Pollan, M. (2018). How to change your mind: What the new science of psychedelics teaches us about consciousness, dying, addiction, depression, and transcendence. New York: Penguin Press. ISBN: 1594204225

Ecopsychology: Restoring the Earth, Healing the Mind (1)

Roszak, T., Gomes, M. & Kanner, A. (Eds.), (1995). Ecopsychology: Restoring the earth, healing the mind. San Francisco: Sierra Club Books. ISBN: 0871564068. 

 

​Required audio materials

Ability to listen to.mp3 recordings from the Internet and the ability to create audio voice recordings for playback and listening.

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TP5110 Science and Spirituality

​Additional Required Readings

Additional required readings will be available in the online classroom.

The Passion of the Western Mind

Tarnas, R. (1993). The passion of the Western mind. New York, NY: Ballantine Books. ISBN: 978-034536809. Price: $13.47

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TP5150 Psychology of Creativity

The Creative Brain

Andreasen, N. C. (2006). The Creative Brain. New York, NY: Penguin Group. ISBN -13: 978-0452287815. Price: $15.00

Creativity for Life

Maisel, E. (2007). Creativity for Life. Novato, California: New World Library. ISBN-13: 978-1577315582. Price: $19.95

Creative Synergy

Paine-Clemes, B. (2015). Creative Synergy. Virginia Beach, VA: Fourth Dimension Press. ISBN 13: 978-0-87604-813-9. Price: $17.95

Creativity

Weisberg, R. W. (2006). Creativity. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. ISBN-13: 978-0471739999. Price: $73.07

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TP5155 Creating a Meaningful Life

Finding Your Way in a Wild New World

Beck, M. (2013). Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaim Your True Nature to Create the Life you Want. New York, NY: Atria Books. ISBN-13: 978-1451624601. Price: $16.00

Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself

Dispenza, J. (2012). Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One. New York, NY: Hay House USA. ISBN-13: 978-1-4019-3808-6. Price: $11.82

Emergence: The shift from ego to essence

Hubbard, Barbara Marx (2012 – 2nd edition) Emergence: The shift from ego to essence. Red Wheel Weiser: San Francisco

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TP6000 Becoming a Teacher of Dream Work/Dream Interpretation

Our Dreaming Mind

Van de Castle, R. L. (1994). Our Dreaming Mind. New York, NY: Ballantine Books. ISBN-13: 978-0345396662. 

The PDF copy can be purchased here.

The Wisdom of Your Dreams

Taylor, J. (2009)  The Wisdom of Your DreamsNew York, NY: Jeremy Tarcher/Penguin. ISBN-13: 978-1585427543.

Working with dreams

Harthan, J. (2013). Working with dreams. CreateSpace. Available in paperback and Kindle formats. Another on-line source is thriftbooks.com

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TP6005 Becoming a Teacher of Finding Your Mission in Life

Discovering Your Soul's Purpose

Thurston, M. (2017).  Discovering your soul's purpose. New York, NY: Penguin Random House, LLC.

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TP6010 Becoming a Teacher of Meditation and the Inner Life

Peace is Every Step

Hanh, T. N. (1991). Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life. New York, NY: Bantam. ISBN-13: 978-0553351392. Price: $9.16

How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind.

Chödrön, Pema (2013). How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind. Sounds True: Boulder, CO. 

Meditation: An in-depth guide

Gawler, I. & Bedson, P. (2011).  Meditation: An in-depth guide. New York, NY: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin. ISBN: 9781585428618. 

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TP6140 Mythology and Symbolism: Pathway to Transformation

Personal Mythology

Feinstein, D., & Krippner, S. (2009). Personal Mythology: Using Ritual, Dreams, and Imagination to Discover Your Inner Story. Santa Rosa, CA: Energy Psychology Press. ISBN-10: 160415036X. Price: $18.95

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