单词 | esalen |
释义 | Esalenn. An alternative philosophy and technique intended to heighten individual self-awareness and ‘human potential’ by psychological and physiotherapeutic means, such as group therapy, psychodrama, etc.: developed at the Esalen Institute in California. Frequently attributive. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > psychology > behaviourism > theories of motivation > [noun] > for developing potential Esalen1966 est1973 the mind > mental capacity > psychology > behaviourism > theories of motivation > [adjective] > Esalen Esalen1966 est1973 the mind > mental capacity > psychology > behaviourism > theories of motivation > [adjective] > for developing potential Esalen1966 est1973 1966 Look 28 June 33/2 (caption) Jubilant Michael Murphy, president of the Esalen Institute at Big Sur Hot Springs, acts as a catalyst for a growing company of scientists, educators and religious leaders who feel that the abilities of the average human being can be vastly broadened. 1967 N.Y. Times Mag. 31 Dec. 8/3 Esalen..is concerned with those who are too well-adjusted, too tight and controlled. It attempts to release them for growth and greater integration. 1968 Daily Tel. 20 Dec. (Colour Suppl.) 16/1 What is the Esalen method? Well, one of its manifestations is the power of touching. It also means acting naturally and loosening up with members of your particular group. 1969 Jrnl. Contemp. Psychotherapy Summer 57 To many, Esalen means Fritz Perls' gestalt therapy and the crusading spirit of Michael Murphy. To others it is William Schutz's encounter groups, George Brown's gestalt awareness training, Bernard Gunther's sensory awareness, George Bach's marital couples workshop. 1976 New Yorker 15 Mar. 140/3 This book traces the frantic pilgrimage he undertook to pull himself together, running through EST, gestalt therapy,..Esalen, hypnotism, modern dance, meditation, Silva Mind Control, Arica, [etc.]. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1989; most recently modified version published online September 2018). < n.1966 |
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