| 释义 |
Esalen|ˈɛsələn|
[ad. Esselen, the name of an extinct American Indian people of the Californian coast.]
An alternative philosophy and technique intended to heighten individual self-awareness and ‘human potential’ by psychological and physiotherapeutic means, such as group therapy, psychodrama, etc.: developed at the Esalen Institute in California. Freq. attrib.
1966Look 28 June 33/2 (caption) Jubilant Michael Murphy, president of the Esalen Institute at Big Sur Hot Springs, acts as a catalyst for a growing company of scientists, educators and religious leaders who feel that the abilities of the average human being can be vastly broadened. 1967N.Y. Times Mag. 31 Dec. 8/3 Esalen..is concerned with those who are too well-adjusted, too tight and controlled. It attempts to release them for growth and greater integration. 1968Daily Tel. (Colour Suppl.) 20 Dec. 16/1 What is the Esalen method? Well, one of its manifestations is the power of touching. It also means acting naturally and loosening up with members of your particular group. 1969Jrnl. Contemp. Psychotherapy Summer 57 To many, Esalen means Fritz Perls' gestalt therapy and the crusading spirit of Michael Murphy. To others it is William Schutz's encounter groups, George Brown's gestalt awareness training, Bernard Gunther's sensory awareness, George Bach's marital couples workshop. 1976[see Silva]. |