| a branch of psychology or psychotherapy that recognizes altered states of consciousness and transcendent experiences as a means to understand the human mind and treat psychological disordrs. |
| Main Entry: | transpersonal psychology |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a type of psychology or psychotherapy that focuses on altered states of consciousness and transcendent experiences as a means to understanding the human mind and treating mental disorders |
| Example: | Transpersonal psychology emphasizes meditation, prayer, and self-transcendence. |
| Etymology: | coined by Carl Jung (1917) |