Part III: Thelemic Psychology

Prologue: Theoretical Orientation
Chapter 1: Alethiological (Cartography) Model
Chapter 2: Spectrums of Consciousness
Chapter 3: Methodologies of Therapy

Methodologies of Therapy

[introduction needed]

Therapeutic Methodologies

Axis I—the upper right—behavior constructs: For these areas, we want to talk about behavior modification: diet, exercise, yoga, medication if needed in some cases. This is where your medical practitioner of choice fits in, of course.

Axis II—the upper left—interior values: Psychotherapy, gestalt therapy, cognitive therapy, mysticism, magick, meditation, energy work — I could go on and on in this category. I think you get the picture here, though. Also, this is where a good therapist or psychologist comes into play. Again, I whole-heartedly agree with Israel Regardie who said that all occultists should see a therapist. My paraphrase, of course. I think that’s an excellent idea and follows along with the whole idea here of the "solution of complexes" in the first place.

Axis III—the lower right—social systems: Relationship therapy, family therapy, past regressions and healing, trauma recovery. It’s been my experience that so much about social work is recovery work in just about every area of life starting in childhood and moving forward.

Axis IV—the lower left—cultural influences: Here we still see a lot of psychological work but from a different perspective. Deep down, Jungian work is a good start. On the surface, working through the various aspects of culture, privilege, morality, responsibility at all levels—which, in my opinion, is quite a difficult process for Thelemites to face and embrace.

Shadow Work / Reintegration of Dysfunction

The Process of Shadow Work

• 3rd Person: Excavate the Dysfunction
• 2nd Person: Confront the Dysfunction
• 1st Person: Identify the Dysfunction

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