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The Therapeutic Potential of Nonordinary States of Consciousness, as Explored in the Work of Stanislav Grof

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The paucity of formal scientific research into the therapeutic potential of nonordinary states of consciousness is addressed in this article. A literature review examines the historical development of this field, providing the context that shaped the thinking of its major contributors. Key terms are then defined, and a theory for how nonordinary states of consciousness can affect one's "movement toward wholeness" is proposed. The work of Stanislav Grof, as one of the prominent figures in the area today, is explored in depth. His model of consciousness, as developed from accounts of nonordinary experiences, is presented, and clinical case studies are offered as evidence for this model. His model is shown to fit closely with this article's theory of how nonordinary states of consciousness have therapeutic potential.

Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Vol. 32, No. 3, 8-27 (1992)
DOI: 10.1177/0022167892323002


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