A critical look at the "self-education" movement reveals that many of the underlying ideas are reemerging notions from so-called "progressive" and "radical" education. Some new practices and techniques, however, are advocated. The movement's scope allows for discussion under three broad interpretations of…

The author shares insights distilled from years of working with people who must be creative for a living. Includes a list of distinctive traits of creative people, blocks to creativity, and advice for rekindling the fires of creativity. Points out that creativity cannot be taught, but can be rediscovered. (JOW)

Presents the Jonah Complex as a retreat from an opportunity to realize one's fundamental values and capacities. Discusses the key features of the Jonah Complex, provides examples of the primary fears, and offers guidelines for resolving the Jonah Complex. Introduces Maslow's growth-safety model as model for understanding and countering Jonah…

Examples of imagery and visualization in medicine, sports, and preservice teaching explore the potential of these techniques in mentoring relationships. They help proteges develop a positive self-image in a new role, make mentors' experience more explicit, and depict possible selves toward which proteges can work. (SK)

A gay law professor believes that gay people will be fully equal only when society stops conditioning their inclusion on assimilation to straight norms. Against advice of counsel, the professor discusses his right, and that of others, to express authentic selfhood.

Student learning and student development are part of a unified framework rather than separate interests to be pursued independently.

Given the scope and intent of Maslow's work, the current textbook treatment is wanting. Therefore, an inductive exercise has been created and is offered here to build "the road map of human nature." This age-old, philosophic focus on our true nature has been a way to successfully engage and inspire both our students and our pedagogy. In the spirit…

Without adequate reading comprehension, writing proficiency, math competency, and critical thinking skills, students pursuing higher education are vulnerable to failure. An environmental Science course built around academic wholism is the focus of a summer program designed to bridge the gap between high school and college. Students self-reflect…

Author discussed the sense of inward vision through which we can listen to our experience of each moment, becoming aware of how authentically it accords with our own nature. (Author/RK)

For those who accept retirement as we now know it in America, the system awaits with all its entrapments. For those who are against retirement, there are many attractive alternatives worth the struggle of swimming upstream. (Author)

Both treatment groups, conducted by the same leader, received the same sequence of group exercises. A significant group effect indicated that both groups increased their self-actualization scores from the pretest. No significant differences were found between the two experimental groups on self-actualization or perceived adjustment to life events.…

The Sage Project effectively merges a humanistic clinical approach to self-development and personal growth with a much needed demand for creative and positively oriented gerontological programs and services. Discusses the Sage Project's four primary programs: (a) Core group programs; (b) Institutional programs; (c) Professional training and…

Many argue that work should meet individual needs for fulfillment (humanism) while meeting needs for personal income and organizational productivity (materialism). The authors side with those arguing that the two modes are incompatible and that the dominant paradigm of materialism must be abandoned. (Author/IRT)