The Impact of a Model of Nonmaterial Consciousness on the Concept of Mind in Action

Abstract The author considers the impact of new understandings about the nature of consciousness. These challenge materialist assumptions of science in favor of a deep ecological perspective and a focus on spirit and spirituality in psychotherapy. The author argues that transactional analysis theory and practice offer sufficient scope in adapting to these changing perspectives, and particular consideration is given to the concepts of autonomy and life positions. A new integration of body, mind, and spirit is proposed within an ecological paradigm. This is considered as part of the evolving theory of future-oriented consciousness.