Psychosynthesis: A Collection of Basic Writings
This is the seminal work by Roberto Assagioli, M.D. He was a contemporary and colleague of both Freud and Jung and had studied the work of both schools associated with them. He saw psychosynthesis as an evolution of the psychological thinking of the time that would include all of a person’s body, mind & spirit in the process of healing and growth. This book contains many of his early writings describing psychosynthesis and its application to psychotherapy and self improvement. It is an essential work for understanding the principles, techniques and application of psychosynthesis — both as applied in various clinical settings as well as for the personal growth of the reader. (First published in 1965, followed by numerous printings, and published by the Synthesis Center, USA, in 2000).

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The Act of Will
This book is a tool for the exploration, development and utilization of the will – a concept underexplored in most psychological literature and practice. The will has a directive and regulatory function: it balances and constructively utilizes all the other activities and energies of the human being. This book describes the qualities of the will, it various aspects, the stages of the willed act and the purposes toward which this act can be directed. (First published in 1974 in Great Britain and most recently by the Synthesis Center, USA, in 2010)
[also see the audiobook]

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Transpersonal Development: The Dimension Beyond Psychosynthesis
The inspiring message of this book is that transpersonal development is not just for the exceptional few. It is possible for everybody. Assagioli gives practical guidelines to help people achieve the goal. He presents a vision of the integration of cultural, scientific, and human aspects which can give birth to a new humanity. Part One describes the reality of the superconscious. Part Two delves into the problems and difficulties experienced on the spiritual path. Part three deals with the everyday application of those insights gained in the process of spiritual awakening. (Freshly translated and published in 2008, Scotland).

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Monographs in English

During the period 1966 to 1974, Roberto Assagioli published many of his monographs in English through PRF (Psychosynthesis Research Foundation). They are offered below in PDF format. While written some time ago, many of the ideas expressed (such as relating to positive psychology for example) are lively and current. All are thought provoking, demonstrating the depth and breadth of this influential thinker and humanitarian who was so far ahead of his time.

• ID# pub 60 – Dynamic Psychology and Psychosynthesis
• ID# pub 61 – Psychosynthesis in Education
• ID# pub 62 – A Psychological Method for Learning Languages
• ID# pub 63 – Smiling Wisdom
• ID# pub 64 – Self-Realization and Psychological Disturbances
• ID# pub 67 – Psychosynthesis: Individual and Social (Some Suggested Lines of Research)
• ID# pub 68 – The Training of the Will
• ID# pub 69 – The Directed Daydream [by Robert Desoille]
• ID# pub 70 – Jung and Psychosynthesis [3 lectures]
• ID# pub 72 – Psychosomatic Medicine and Bio-Psychosynthesis
• ID# pub 75 – The Technique of Evocative Words
• ID# pub 77 – The Balancing and Synthesis of the Opposites
• ID# pub 78 – The Conflict Between the Generations and the Psychosynthesis of the Human Ages
• ID# pub 80 – Life as a Game and Stage Performance (Role Playing) & Cheerfulness (A Psychosynthetic Technique)
• ID# pub 82 – Transpersonal Inspiration and Psychological Mountain-Climbing
• ID# pub 83 – Symbols of Transpersonal Experience
• ID# pub 85 – Psychosynthesis: Height Psychology – Discovering the self and the Self – an interview by Beverly Besmer
• ID# pub 86 – The Golden Mean of Roberto Assagioli – an interview by Sam Keen
• ID# pub 88 – Notes on Education
• ID# pub 99 – Training – A Statement by Roberto Assagioli
• ID# pub 100 – Psychosynthesis [definition]