Multi-Dimensional Psychology – A New Psychological Model for Integrating Spiritually Transformative Experiences

Abstract

Multi-Dimensional Psychology is a new psychological model that is based on data and principles from consciousness studies, empirically supported psychological treatments, and contemplative interventions. Developed by Dr. Kelly Yi, he will review some key aspects of the model including the data that supports the metaphysical assumptions of the approach. How to use Multi-Dimensional Psychology to aid individuals in integrating spiritually transformative experiences will be discussed in depth.

Presenter Bio

Dr. Kelly Yi is a Licensed Psychologist and Associate Chair of the PsyD Program at The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology at Sofia University. He also is a clinical supervisor at Stanford/The Pacific Graduate School of Psychology’s empirically-based university clinic. He studied the psychology of religion and comparative religious/spiritual experiences as an undergraduate at UC Santa Barbara. In graduate school, he conducted original doctoral research on long-term mindfulness training and well being, examining the experiences of long-term practitioners and teachers. He is a past post-doctoral Summer Research Fellow of The Mind and Life Institute, as well as a research assistant on the Mind and Life Institute’s leading edge Cultivating Emotional Balance project. He is a certified Cultivating Emotional Balance teacher. Dr. Yi has specializations working with spiritual and religious issues, addictions, trauma, ethnic identity and cultural issues, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, and meaning of life issues. He is currently writing a book on Multi-Dimensional Psychology.