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Shannon Deets, Ph.D. My Driving Principles Consciousness Defined Altered Consciousness Consciousness Research Current Studies Psychology as the study of what it means to be human Psychology as the study of what it means to be aware of our own existence Psychologists have a responsibility to make a difference in the world A belief that consciousness is the key to change in the world Deepak Chopra Personal Experience A process of being Not directly observable by anyone else Has a me-ness to it More or less continuous Content Consciousness vs Phenomenal Consciousness A person’s awareness of everything that is going on internally and around him/her at any given moment, which is used to organize behavior Waking Consciousness Altered Consciousness Professor A. Ware is conducting research that looks at the activity of the anterior cingulate cortex in novice and experienced meditators Content Ned Etate is a participant in Dr. A. Ware’s study. He discussed his experience of perceiving internal and external stimuli simultaneously during meditation. Phenomenal A student, Anu Researcher, wants to understand more about mirror neurons. Specifically , Anu has two questions. Question one: “what are the functions of mirror neurons with regard to consciousness” Content Question two: “what do people experience socially during the activation of mirror neurons during experiences of alteration in consciousness?” Phenomenal State Theories Role Theories Trait Theories Mind/Body Problem Subjects who were given 60 seconds of training to increase their motivation demonstrated higher responsiveness to hypnotic suggestion. Role The ability to temporarily suspend the critical voice of the ego so that individuals feel less judgmental of themselves and others. This is sometimes called ego transcendence. State and Role! While experiencing an alteration from waking consciousness participants reported having a part of themselves that continued to be aware of everything going on. This is referred to as the Hidden Observer. Role and State! Essence of the Problem A person’s awareness of everything that is going on internally and around him/her at any given moment, which is used to organize behavior. Historical Contemplations Rene Descartes Historical Contemplations Modern Western Contemplations Thomas Henry Huxley (epiphenomenalism) David Chalmers, The Hard Problem Joseph Levine, The Explanatory Gap Eastern Philosophy Candace Pert/ Molecules of Emotion Altered Consciousness Induced Through Authentic Movement (ACIM) Phenomenological Study Rationale Methodology of My Study 16 individuals 24-62 years of age Dance experience from less than one year to over 50 years 5 with formal dance training 3 with formal movement training Historical Presentations San Native American Greek Temple Dancing Modern Presentations ACIM example Overarching Model 21 Themes Belief that ACIM is an universal ability Belief that movement is an efficient route to altered consciousness The role of chemical substances The presence of an active observer The role of focus Universal connectedness Super-consciousness Energy Transcending the ego Increased self attributes Increased acceptance Transformation of the self Elevation Freedom Well-being Spiritual experience Search for Truth/Reality Changed Body Relationship Ecstatic Emotional Experience Community Language Autism Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Helping Professionals Psychology as the study of what it means to be human Psychology as the study of what it means to be aware of our own existence Psychologists have a responsibility to make a difference in the world A belief that consciousness is the key to change in the world www.shannondeetscounseling.com Academic Home Consciousness: From Abstract Concept to Concrete Social and Emotional Change
