Jan Dworkin | Process Worker and Artist


	Process Work reading list The Journal of Process-Oriented Psychology http://www.laotse.com Roots of Process Work Diamond, Julie and Jones, Lee Spark. A Path Made by Walking: Process Work in Practice. Lao Tse Press: Portland, Oregon 2004. For a recent, intimate account of the development of Process Work read Chapter One: The story of Process Work Goodbread, Joseph. The Dreambody Toolkit: A Practical Introduction to the Philosophy, Goals and Practice of Process-Oriented Psychology. 2d ed. Portland, Oregon: Lao Tse Press, 1997. A general introduction to the methods of process-oriented psychology. Goodbread, Joseph. The Dreambody Toolkit. 2nd ed. Portland, Oregon: Lao Tse Press, 1997. A detailed and technical introduction to the theory and methods of Process Work. Mindell, Amy. Metakskills: The Spiritual Art of Therapy. Tempe, Arizona: New Falcon Press, 1994. Reprint. Portland, Oregon: Lao Tse Press, 2003. A guide to identifying, develop and enhance individual therapeutic skills and become a more efficient therapist. Mindell, Amy. "A Brief Review of Recent Evolution in Process Theory" The Journal of Process Oriented Psychology; (Volume . 9 2004). Describing developments in Process Work practice and theory over the past decade. Mindell, Amy. An Alternative to Therapy: A Few Basic Process Work Principles. Portland, Oregon: Zero Publications, 2002. The author uses magical figures to discuss central issues in therapy and teach the basic principles of Process Work. Mindell, Amy and Arnold. Riding the Horse Backwards: Process Work in Theory and Practice. New York: Penguin, 1992. Reprint. Lao Tse Press: Portland, Oregon: 2002. An overview of Process Work methods that were developed for working with the unconscious. Mindell, Arnold. Quantum Mind: The Edge between Physics, and Psychology. Portland, Oregon: Lao Tse Press, 2002. Innovatively linking quantum physics and psychology in a meaningful, useful way. Mindell, Arnold. Working with the Dreaming Body. 1984. Reprint. Portland, Oregon: Lao Tse Press, 2002. The study of Jungian psychology raised questions that encouraged the growth of Process Work. Mindell, Arnold. River's Way: The Process Science of the Dreambody. Harmondsworth, Penguin Arkana, 1988. Mindell discusses the roots of Process concepts in mythology, Taoism, alchemy and physics. Mindell, Arnold. The Shaman's Body. San Francisco: HarperCollins, 1993. Drawing on experiences from around the world, Mindell reveals the shamanic background of Process Work. Conflict facilitation with groups, organizations and communities Some Thoughts on the Development of Worldwork Jan Dworkin and Lesli Mones December 2004 A research article written after the authors studied videotapes of the the 2004 Worldwork seminar in Newport, Oregon. The article focuses on the evolution of Worldwork theory and practice, from a social activism orientation to a truer practice of deep democracy. Download Thoughts on the Development of Worldwork (PDF format, 188Kb) Audergon, Arlene. The War Hotel: Psychological Dynamics in Violent Conflict. London: Wiley, 2005. Author explores how people get excited and traumatized by conflict.Uses examples from Nazi Germany, Balkans, Israeli-Palistinian conflict and Rwanda. Halprin, Sara and Hohler, Ursula, eds. Alternative to War: Creative Aftermath of Worldwork, Eugene, Oregon: Changing Worlds Publications, 2004. The editors compile memories, pictures and poems from participants of the 2003 Worldwork seminar in Newport, Oregon. Mindell, Arnold. Sitting in the Fire; Large Group Transformation Using Conflict and Diversity. Portland, Oregon: Lao Tse Press, 1995. Absorbing, interesting, a must read for understanding the Process Work paradigm for working with groups and group conflict. Mindell, Arnold. The Deep Democracy of Open Forum. How to Transform Organizations into Communities: Practical Steps to Conflict Prevention and Resolution for the Family, Workplace and World, Charlottesville, Virginia: Hampton Roads, 2002. Practical and philosophical guide to conducting an open forum. Mindell , Arnold. The Leader as a Martial Artist: An Introduction to Deep Democracy, Techniques and Strategies for Resolving Conflict + Creating Community. Currently available at Amazon.com. 1992/2000. The concept of Deep Democracy first introduced by Mindell has now found wide acceptance. In this book he explores the need to acknowledge and pay attention to all parts and aspects of conflicting parties. Mindell, Arnold. The Year 1: Global Process Work with Planetary Tensions. New York, Penguin-Arkana, 1989. First book in which Mindell shows how global dreaming organizes the behavior of groups and networks. Reiss, Gary. Beyond War and Peace in the Arab Israeli Conflict. 2004, Currently available at Amazon.com. The author demonstrates how we can move beyond the domination and revenge of war and the temporary harmony of treaties into more lasting, and satisfying resolutions. The Journal of Process Oriented Psychology, Volume 7, Number 1, Lao Tse Press, 1995. This issue entitled Politics and Process Work, has many articles on the subject. See www.laotse.com/journals.htm Go to www.deepdemocracymovement.net This website promotes the concept of Deep Democracy, first coined and introduced by Arnold Mindell. It includes numerous articles on the topic. Go to www.maxfacillitation.net See especially "the paradigm", "the practice" and "case studies". Diamond, Julie. A Democracy Dialogue: Getting to the Essence of Freedom. The Journal of Process Oriented Psychology, Volume 8, 2001. Symptoms Mindell, Arnold. Dreambody : The Body's Role in Revealing the Self. Santa Monica, California: Saigo Press,1982. Reprint. Portland, Oregon: Lao Tse Press, 1998. Connects somatic experiences to personal and social dreaming processes. Mindell, Arnold. The Quantum Mind and Healing: How to Listen and Respond to your Body's Symptoms. Charlottesville, Virginia: Hampton Roads, 2004. Connecting psychology, biology and physics. Provides awareness training for all those interested in life sciences. Morin, Pierre. "Symptoms, Dreaming and Society: Process-oriented Symptom Work as a New Approach to Illness and Disease." The Journal of Process Oriented Psychology. Volume 8, 2001. Discusses how the process work paradigm is supported by recent scientific research. Addictions and eating disorders Mindell, Arnold. City Shadows: Psychological Interventions in Psychiatry. New York: Routledge, 1988 A 'first' discussion of extreme, addictive and psychotic states without medication. Hauser, Reini. "A Message in the Bottle: Process Work with Addictions." The Journal of Process Oriented Psychology, 94-95. Volume 6, Number 1, 1994. Hauser, Reini. "Heroin Addiction and Altered States." The Journal of Process Oriented Psychology, Volume 9, 2004. Relationships, couples and families Goodbread, Joseph. Radical Intercourse: How Dreams Unite Us in Love, Conflict and Other Inevitable Relationships. Portland, Lao Tse Press, 1997. Shows how the unpredictable world of dreams and dreaming plays out in relationships. Menken, Dawn. Speak Out:Talking about Love, Sex and Eternity. Tempe, Arizona: New Falcon Publications, 2001. Explores the relationship between mainstream and marginalized groups and looks at diversity issues in relationship. Mindell, Arnold. The Dreambody in Relationships. New York: Penguin, 1987. Reprint. Portland, Oregon, Lao Tse Press, 2002. How the study of signals in postures and dreams present new avenues for understanding and working with relationships. Reiss, Gary. Vital Loving: A Guide for Couples and Families' 2004. Currently available on Amazon.com. Practical tools for dealing with new, changing family structures and roles, including separation, divorce, step-families, and how to manage anger, violence, grief and adolescent behavior. Straub, Sonja. "What's Love got to do with it: Race, Gender and Culture." Journal of Process Work Psychology, Volume 7, Number 1, 1994. An intimate account of interracial relationships, with thoughtful insights and practical suggestions. Sexuality Dworkin, Jan. "Radical Relationship : Pushing the Boundaries of Power, Gender and Sex." The Journal of Process Oriented Psychology, Volume 7, Number 1, 1995. Menken, Dawn. Speak Out: Talking About Love, Sex and Eternity. Tempe, Arizona: New Falcon Publications, 2001. Explores the relationship between mainstream and marginalized groups and looks at diversity issues in relationship. Reiss, Gary. Vital Loving. Eugene, Oregon. Changing World Publications. Reiss discusses various aspects of modern family life, and pays special attention to making sexual life between partners more exciting, satisfying and sustainable. Coma and withdrawn states Mindell, Amy. Coma, A Healing Journey: A Guide for Family, Friends, and Helpers. Portland, Oregon: Lao Tse Press, 1999. A guide book for family, friends, helpers and health care professionals to communicate with and bring awareness to those in comatose states. Mindell, Arnold. Coma, Key to Awakening: Working with the Dream Body Near Death. Slambala Publications, 1989, and Penguin-Arkana, 1994. Currently available as an e-book at www.laotse.com. A groundbreaking book, suggests ways of working with people in comatose states in order to communicate intelligible information. Extreme States Mindell, Arnold. City Shadows: Psychological Interventions in Psychiatry. New york. Routledge, 1988. New and exciting challenges for mental health professionals. Discusses extreme states without pharmacological interventions. The Journal of Process Oriented Psychology, Volume 6. Number 1. Lao Tse Press 1995. This journal entitled "Extreme States of Consciousness," has many articles on the subject. Go to www.laotse.com/journals.htm Abuse and trauma Audergon, Arlene. The War Hotel: Psychological Dynamics in Violent Conflict. London: Wiley, 2005. Author explores how people get both excited and traumatized by conflict. Uses examples from Nazi Germany, Balkans, Israeli-Palistinian conflict and Rwanda. Heizer, Leslie. "Sexual Abuse as a Cultural Concern." The Journal of Process Oriented Psychology, Volume 7, Number 2, 1995. Mindell, Arnold. Sitting in the Fire; Large Group Transformation Using Conflict and Diversity. Portland, Oregon: Lao Tse Press, 1995. The dramatic text, based in multicultural settings, is full of examples of how to deal with abuse, anger, revenge and rage. Reiss, Gary. Angry Men, Angry Women, Angry World: Moving From Destructiveness to Creativity 2004. Currently available at Amazon.com Practical examples from real life show the power and ability of harnessing the force of anger and destruction for healing. Vassiliou, Lily. "Mauthausen: A Journey into History Then and Now." Journal of Process Oriented Psychology, Volume 8 , Number 2, 2001. Inner Work/Essence Work Mindell, Amy. The Dreaming Source of Creativity. 2005. Currently available with Amazon.com Fun, creative ways to enjoy all aspects of life and to explore and develop your deepest nature in everyday living. Mindell, Arnold. Dreaming While Awake: Techniques for 24 Hour Lucid Dreaming. Charlottesville, VA. Hampton Roads. 2001. About life events, dreams and our connection to the larger meaning as discussed in philosophies of ancient cultures and physics. Mindell, Arnold. The Dreammaker's Apprentice: Using Heightened States of Consciousness to Interpret Dreams. Charlottesville, Virginia: Hampton Roads, 2001 Understanding dreams, the dream maker and our responses to the dreaming universe and the tug and influence it has on our everyday life. Mindell, Arnold. Working on Yourself Alone; Inner Dream Body Work. 1991/2000 Currently available with Amazon.com Shows how we can work on our own symptoms, dreams and relationships by ourselves, using channels of awareness, including seeing, hearing, feeling, body movement and the environment. The Journal of Process Oriented Psychology, 2001 Volume 8, Number 2, called "Spirit & Essence" has many articles on the subject. Visit www.laotse.com/journals.htm. Creativity Arye, Lane. Unintentional Music: Releasing Your Deepest Creativity. Charlottesville, Virginia: Hampton Roads, 2001. This book looks at 'mistakes' in playing and singing in a new and dynamic way. Halprin, Sara. Look at My Ugly Face. New York: Penguin, 1995. The author examines myths of appearance and uses Process Work to take us on a journey through the world of beauty, ugliness and personal growth. Mindell, Amy. The Dreaming Source of Creativity. Discover the hidden inspiration and creativity in your body and your surroundings. The Journal of Process Oriented Psychology, 1994-95, Volume 6, number 2, has many articles on creativity and art. Visit www.laotse.com/journals.htm.