Journal Article
| Engaging Transcendent Actualisation through Occupational Intelligence Author: Collins, Mick Published: 2010, August Volume: 17 Issue no: 3 Page number(s): 177-186 |
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| This article builds on a previous publication where I developed the concept of occupational intelligence
in accord with the humanistic theory of self-actualisation. In this article I explore how developments
within humanistic psychology eventually led to the emergence of transpersonal psychology, which
created a renewed impetus for exploring the parameters of human potential from self-actualisation to
self-transcendence. I argue that the underlying humanistic roots of occupational science could be
developed to include a transpersonal perspective, thereby providing a more expansive view of
occupational potential. To illustrate the value of that perspective, a case vignette of occupation leading
to transformation in a young man’s ways of knowing, being, and doing is provided. I propose that a
greater connection between people’s transpersonal experiences and their engagement in human
occupations could be facilitated through the use of occupational intelligence, which could make a
significant contribution to the process known as transcendent actualisation.
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