The Gradual PathĀ Blog
Feeling Outside the Box: A Journey to Reclaim Intuition in Therapeutic Practice contemplative psychology psychology psychotherapy Sep 02, 2024

This year marks a significant milestone for meā€”twenty years as a licensed psychotherapist. Over these two decades, Iā€™ve had the privilege of learning from two extraordinary mentors, Joe Loizzo and Bob Thurman. Together, we explored the integration of Buddhist principles with psychology and neuroscie...

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Rebuilding and Renewal buddhist psychology contemplative psychology contemplative studies Jul 02, 2024

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Iā€™ve been retooling and rebuilding my offerings since the onset of the pandemic. I imagine you too have been undergoing a rebuild, or at least contemplating a transformation of who you are, what you do, where you live, or all three. Dramatic change is underfoot. The archetype of our time is death...

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Contemplative Psychology in a Modern Context contemplative psychology contemplative studies lam rim spiritual awakening May 17, 2021

Dr. Miles NealeĀ recently talkedĀ to Tom ParkesĀ of the Mentally Flexible podcast.Ā In this episode they discuss:

  • The Contemplative Studies Program
  • How Milesā€™s childhood informed his spiritual life
  • The importance of presenceĀ inĀ helping another person feel safeĀ 
  • The lam rim, or gradual path of awak
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