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Developing compassionate science

Posted March 1st, 2009 by Nancy Davis
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Think You Understand Development? Think Again.

This presentation integrates science and intuition in a manner that allows for my growth. I have been struggling with the "name calling" aspect of leveling for some time and the metric/model distinction helps me put to words what was intuitively niggling at my thinking. The metric assist in distancing the individual context and allows for a more compassionate view. Sometimes I have a tendency to throw the baby out with the bathwater when I reach areas of frustration and this allows me to include the developmental measures in developing understanding.  I am interested in pursuing the references behind this in more depth. Thanks for leading the way with your thinking.

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so important for the world

Posted August 18th, 2010 by Kelly Ward

 The complexity of what is being presented can be overwhelming.  I find myself moving into assessment mode and quickly realize that it leads to a place where simple "labels" are not possible.  It is nice to hear a discussion about the complexities of human development and its point to emphasize responsibility and compassion.  I too have fallen into the traps of simply labeling , physical pains in my body tends to lead to a tourette's syndrome of the mind where I am aware of only injustice.  

Living with the Integral approach is a process and with practice could really lend itself to improved interpersonal relationship.  I believe intuition and listening to intuition is so very important as is holding things lightly.  a small situation held tightly can grow out of proportion--the cause of pathologies?  fixations?  partial views?  and the potential for human dramas instead of nurturing a healthy respect for individuality.  

 

not an easy path but a worthwhile one. !!