MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Mindfulness-Based
Transpersonal
Counseling
Connect in the
Present Moment
Transpersonal Our Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling concentration
approaches counseling from a transpersonal and humanistic point
of view. With a rich mix of experiential and theoretical study, you’ll
counseling is built on develop a therapeutic approach that matches your unique abilities
and talents.
Through deep inner personal work and interpersonal work with
the healing power faculty and peers, you’ll tune into your passions and discover
the work that only you can do. Through meditation practice,
Gestalt awareness, and exposure to traditional and transpersonal
of interpersonal therapeutic approaches, you’ll develop counseling practices
designed to address suffering and awaken the wisdom of body
and mind.
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Program Make a Meaningful
Highlights Contribution
and the • Engage in a counseling Whether you choose to bring
practicum at a community your unique gifts and training
agency. to meaningful work in private
present moment. practice, schools, hospitals,
• Participate in a nine-month
clinical internship. retirement communities, mental
health centers, hospice care,
• Specialize or diversify your
trauma work, youth services,
degree by choosing from a range
medical rehabilitation, prisons, or
of electives.
find a new path, you’ll have the
tools and skills to extend your
personal transformation into
transformative work with others.

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Boulder, Colorado 80302 admissions@naropa.edu
MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Mindfulness-Based
Transpersonal
Counseling
Curriculum
The curriculum covers both
traditional and transpersonal
theories of counseling
psychology. Through its strong
focus on contemplative
practices from multiple world
wisdom traditions, you’ll
integrate contemplative
practice into both your
professional and personal
development. You’ll also
develop your counseling
skills through fieldwork
and a third-year internship
that provides practical
trainingand experience.
FAQ
What is Transpersonal Psychology?
Existing at the intersection of psychology and spirituality,
transpersonal psychology offers an expanded view of our
developmental potential. It holistically integrates insights about
human nature and healing from world wisdom traditions into the
framework of modern psychology.
How do I become a licensed therapist?
Naropa graduates have a history of success in receiving licensure
across the United States. In addition, the Graduate School
of Counseling & Psychology is in the process of applying for
accreditation through the Council of Accreditation for Counseling
and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). To learn more, visit
naropa.edu/licensure.
This program will enrich your life and make it possible for
you to assist others to enrich theirs. To succeed, you need
courage, willingness, and curiosity. Come join us in this
mysterious and wondrous investigation of what it means to
be human beings!
~Carla Clements, PhD, Associate Professor,
Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling Concentration