Roberto Assagioli
Italian psychiatrist, founder of psychosynthesis
Born
February 27th, 1888
137 years ago
Died
August 23rd, 1974
51 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Italy
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Contributed significantly to psychology through the development of psychosynthesis, a therapeutic approach that integrates both psychological and spiritual aspects of the human experience. Assagioli established the Psychosynthesis Institute in 1926 in Florence, Italy, where he promoted his methods. Utilized techniques such as guided imagery and meditation in therapy. Assagioli's work influenced the fields of transpersonal psychology and personal development.
Founded the Psychosynthesis Institute in 1926
Developed psychosynthesis as a therapeutic approach
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