Molly Young Brown – författare

Det utvecklande Självet är en grundlig introduktion till psykosyntesens centrala idéer och arbetssätt, med särskild tonvikt på mötet mellan terapeut och klient. Här presenteras grundläggande begrepp som jaget och Självet, medvetenhet och vilja, integration av personligheten och transpersonell utveckling – på ett sätt som är tillgängligt även för läsare utan förkunskaper.

Med en kombination av teori, praktiska metoder och exempel från terapirummet visar boken hur psykosyntesen kan bli ett kraftfullt verktyg för både personlig och professionell utveckling. Varje kapitel innehåller övningar som gör det möjligt att direkt omsätta teorin i praktiken och utforska dess potential i det egna livet. Boken är samtidigt en inbjudan till att använda den egna förståelsen i ett större sammanhang: att bidra till ett mer medvetet och hållbart samhälle.

Boken utkom för första gången på engelska 1983 och är något av en modern klassiker för terapeuter, coacher och alla som söker fördjupad förståelse för människans inre utveckling och vägen mot ett mer integrerat och medvetet liv. Boken har översatts till flera språk och har utvecklats i flera utgåvor. I denna andra svenska utgåva har framför allt översättningen bearbetats.

Molly Young Brown, M.A.,M.Div., är en internationellt verksam författare och utbildare inom psykosyntes och ekopsykologi, baserad i Kalifornien, USA. Hon var själv elev till psykosyntesens grundare Roberto Assagioli. Förutom "Det utvecklande Självet" har Molly Young Brown publicerat flera andra böcker, bl.a. "Growing Whole: Self-Realization on an Endangered Planet" och i samarbete med Joanna Macy "Coming Back to Life".

Deepening global crises surround us. We are beset by climate change, fracking, tar sands extraction, GMOs, and mass extinctions of species, to say nothing of nuclear weapons proliferation and Fukushima, the worst nuclear disaster in history. Many of us fall prey to despair even as we feel called to respond to these threats to life on our planet. Authors Joanna Macy and Molly Brown address the anguish experienced by those who would confront the harsh realities of our time. In this fully updated edition of Coming Back to Life, they show how grief, anger, and fear are healthy responses to threats to life, and when honored can free us from paralysis or panic, through the revolutionary practice of the Work that Reconnects. New chapters address working within the corporate world, and engaging communities of color as well as youth in the Work. The Work that Reconnects has spread around the world, inspiring hundreds of thousands to work toward a life-sustaining human culture. Coming Back to Life introduces the Work's theoretical foundations, illuminating the angst of our era with extraordinary insight.Pointing the way forward out of apathy, it offers personal counsel as well as easy-to-use methods for group work that profoundly affect peoples' outlook and ability to act in the world. Joanna Macy is a scholar, eco-philosopher, teacher, activist, and author of twelve previous books including Coming Back to Life. Molly Young Brown is a teacher, trainer, counselor, and author of four previous books on psychology and Earth-based spirituality.

Collective Liberation and Work That Reconnects How do we create group spaces that are truly safe, inclusive, and transformative—especially when patterns of harm still show up within them? Coming Together in the Great Turning is a practical, deeply informed guide for facilitators ready to engage the realities of power, oppression, and group dynamics—while building spaces rooted in collective liberation and care.Building on the legacy of Joanna Macy's Work That Reconnects, this book supports facilitators in moving beyond intention into skillful, grounded practice. It addresses the real challenges that arise in workshops and group settings—and offers clear, compassionate pathways toward more just and resilient ways of working together.What You'll Gain The confidence to recognize and respond to patterns of harm as they emerge in group spacesPractical tools for trauma-informed, anti-oppressive facilitationA deeper understanding of how systemic oppression shows up interpersonally and collectivelyStrategies for shifting from disconnection and harm toward "interconnected systems of support"Approaches to fostering trust, accountability, and meaningful participation.Rather than offering abstract theory, this guide draws from decades of lived facilitation experience to help you navigate complex group dynamics with clarity and care.Practical Tools for Real-World Facilitation This book offers grounded, field-tested approaches to:Facilitating workshops that actively address power, privilege, and inclusionRecognizing and interrupting harmful dynamics before they escalateIntegrating trauma awareness into group process and leadershipCreating containers that support emotional safety and authentic participationWorking skillfully across differences, identity, and lived experience.If you've struggled with how to hold space for difficult conversations—or how to respond when harm occurs—this book provides concrete guidance you can apply immediately.Who this Book is For Facilitators of the Work That Reconnects seeking to deepen and evolve their practiceWorkshop leaders and educators working with groups in social, environmental, or community contextsActivists and organizers building collaborative, justice-centered spacesPractitioners committed to anti-oppressive, trauma-informed facilitationReaders ready to engage both inner and collective transformation.A Continuation of a Transformative Body of Work This book builds on the foundation of Joanna Macy's Work That Reconnects and the widely influential Coming Back to Life, extending that lineage to meet the realities of today's social and ecological challenges.Drawing on a global network of facilitators and practitioners, the authors bring together decades of experience to support the ongoing evolution of this work—integrating social justice, collective liberation, and group process into a coherent and practical framework.Grounded in Experience and Practice Aravinda Ananda, Molly Young Brown, and Kurt A. Kuhwald bring extensive experience as facilitators, educators, and leaders within the Work That Reconnects community. Their work spans decades of supporting individuals and groups navigating the emotional, social, and ecological challenges of our time.A Practical Path Forward In a time of overlapping crises, the ability to come together with honesty, care, and skill is essential.This book offers a way forward—helping you facilitate spaces where people can face difficult truths, build connection, and move toward collective liberation.AWARDSGOLD | 2026 Nautilus Book Award: Social Change & Social Justice