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Lifelong Learning - Course Book List

All students should purchase the 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual to ensure they meet Atlantic University's required writing style: American Psychological Association (7th ed.) APA -Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. ISBN-10:1433805618/ ISBN-13:978-1433805615 PRICE: $31.50

***PLEASE NOTE: Textbooks SHOULD NOT be purchased until semester enrollment has been confirmed.***

All courses are listed numerically

TP5000 Introduction to Transpersonal Studies

A Seer Out of Season: The Life of Edgar Cayce

Bro, H. (2011). A Seer Out of Season: The Life of Edgar Cayce. Virginia Beach, VA: A.R.E. Press. ISBN-13: 978-08766046043. Price: $8.95

A Path with Heart

Kornfield, J. (1993). A Path with Heart. New York, NY: Bantam Books. ISBN-10: 0553372114. Price: $18.00

Extraordinary Knowing

Mayer, E. (2008). Extraordinary Knowing. New York, NY: Bantam Books. ISBN-13: 978-0553382235. Price: $16.00

Living Deeply: The Art and Science of Transformation in Everyday Life

Schlitz, M., Vieten, C., & Amorok, T. (2008). Living Deeply: The Art & Science of Transformation in Everyday Life. (1st ed.). Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1572245334. Price: $16.95 (Note: This title is available in LIRN.)

When the Soul Awakens

Siefer, N., & Vieweg, M. (2009). When the Soul Awakens: The Path to Spiritual Evolution and a New World Era. (2nd ed.). Reston, VA: Gathering Wave Press. ISBN-13: 978-0982004708 $10.91 (Note: This title is available in LIRN.)

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 7th Edition

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th Edition, 2020 Copyright) 7th Edition

The Essential Edgar Cayce

Thurston, M. (Ed). (2004). The essential Edgar Cayce. New York, NY: Jeremy P Tarcher/ Penguin. ISBN 1-58542-315-7.

(Note: The assigned readings from this text are contained in the online course material.)

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ML5005/TP5215 Change, Conflict, and Leadership

The heart of change

Kotter, J. & Cohen, D. (2002). The heart of change. Harvard Business School Press. ISBN: 9781578512546

Immunity to Change

Kegan and Lahey (2009). Immunity to Change:How to overcome it and unlock the potential in yourself and your organization. Harvard Business Press. ISBN:1422129470

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TP5005 Spiritual Crisis

The Stormy Search for Self

Grof, S., & Grof, C. (1992). The Stormy Search for Self: A Guide to Personal Growth Through Transformational Crisis. New York, NY: Jeremy P. Tarcher. ISBN-10: 087477649X. Price: $16.95

Case Studies is Schizophrenia

McMillin, D. (1997). Case Studies in Schizophrenia. Virginia Beach, VA: A.R.E. Press. ISBN-10: 0876043821. Price: $140.76 (Note: A PDF copy of this book is supplied in the classroom.)

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ML5010 Leading People, Teams, and Organizations

Leaders eat last

Sinek, S. (2014). Leaders eat last: Why some teams pull together and others don't. New York, NY: Portfolio/Penguin

Opening Doors to Teamwork and Collaboration

Katz, J. and Miller, F. (2013) 1st Edition. Opening Doors to Teamwork and Collaboration, 4 Keys that Change Everything. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.

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TP5010 The Inner Life: Dreams, Meditation, Creativity, and Imagination

Healing and Transformation Through Self Guided Imagery

Davenport, L. (2009). Healing and Transformation Through Self-Guided Imagery. Sonoma, CA: Celestial Arts. ISBN-10: 1587613247. Price: $15.95

Personal Mythology

Feinstein, D., & Krippner, S. (2009). Personal Mythology: Using Ritual, Dreams, and Imagination to Discover Your Inner Story. Santa Rosa, CA: Energy Psychology Press. ISBN-10: 160415036X. Price: $18.95

Meditation for Beginners

Kornfield, J. (2008). Meditation for Beginners. Boulder, CO: Sounds True. ISBN-10: 1591799422. Price: $14.95

The Secret History of Dreaming

Moss, R. (2010). The Secret History of Dreaming. Novato, CA: New World Library. ISBN-10: 157731901X. Price: $15.95

Dream Solutions

Reed, H. (2005). Dream Solutions: The Dream Quest Guidebook. Rancho Mirage, CA: We Publish Books/Hermes Home Press, 2009. ASIN: B002ADA07S. Price: $29.95. For Electronic Version CLICK HERE. Price: $12.95 *Recommend ordering from Lulu. Amazon delivery has a long delay.

​Required audio materials

Ability to listen to.mp3 recordings from the Internet and the ability to create audio voice recordings for playback and listening.

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ML5015 The Practice of Mindful Leadership

Finding the space to lead

Marturano, J. (2014). Finding the space to lead. New York: Bloomsbury Press

Leading mindfully

Sinclair, A. (2016). Leading mindfully. Crows Nest, N.S.W.: Allen & Unwin.

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TP5020 Foundations of Transpersonal Psychology

Shadow, Self, Spirit

Daniels, M. (2005). Shadow, Self, Spirit: Essays in Transpersonal Psychology. Exeter, UK: Imprint Academic. ISBN: 1 84540 022 4. $34.90

The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Transpersonal Psychology

Friedman, H. L., & Hartelius, G. (Eds.). (2013). The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Transpersonal Psychology. Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN, 978-1-119-96755-2, $37.00 (Note: This title is available in LIRN.)

Introduction to Transpersonal Psychology

Cunningham, P. F. (2022) Introduction to transpersonal psychology. Routledge (ISBN-13: ISBN: 978-1-032-05109-3) 

The Transpersonal: Spirituality in Psychotherapy and Counseling

Rowan, J. (2013). The transpersonal: Spirituality in psychotherapy and counseling (2nd Ed.). Routledge (ISBN-13: 978-1583919873) $45

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TP5050 Religion, Spirituality, and the Transpersonal

The World's Religions

Smith, H. (2009). The World's Religions. (50th anniversary ed.). New York, NY: HarperOne. ISBN-13: 978-0061660184. Price: $16.99

Mystics, Masters, Saints, and Sages

Ullman, R. & Reichenberg-Ullman, J. (2001). Mystics, Masters, Saints, andSages: Stories of Enlightenment. Berkeley, CA: Red Wheel/Weiser. ISBN-10: 1573245070. Price: $21.95

Mysticism and the Spiritual Quest

Zagano, P. (2013). Mysticism and the Spiritual Quest: A Crosscultural Anthology. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press. ISBN-13: 978-0809146260. Price: $17.42

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TP5070 The Transpersonal Relationship: Holistic Mentoring and Applied Intuitive Arts

The Eclectic Practitioner

Edge, L. W. (2011). The Eclectic Practitioner: Becoming Holistic. Virginia Beach, VA: KT Press. ISBN: 978-0615553115 Price: $19.12 (signed copies available)

The Art of Uncertainty

Jones, D. M. (2011). The Art of Uncertainty: How to Live in the Mystery of Life and Love It. NY: Tarcher/Penguin. ISBN: 978-1585428724 Price: $14.29

Skype

Computer camera and microphone and Skype-to-Skype Internet connectivity capabilities

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TP5100 Origin and Destiny of Human Consciousness

Beyond Soul Growth

Sparrow Christy, L. (2013). Beyond Soul Growth. Virginia Beach, VA: A.R.E. Press. ISBN: 978-0876047323. Price: $17.95

The Yugas

Selbie, J., & Steinmetz, D. (2010). The Yugas. Nevada City, CA: Crystal Clarity. ISBN: 978-1565892538. Price: $16.95

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TP5105 Leading Issues in Transpersonal Psychology

The Intimate Life

Blackstone, J. (2011). The Intimate Life: Awakening to the Spiritual Essence in Yourself and Others. Boulder, CO: Sounds True Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1604075625. Price: $16.95

Radiant Mind

Fenner, P. (2007). Radiant Mind: Awakening Unconditional Awareness. Boulder, CO: Sounds True. ISBN-13: 978-1591795773. Price: $18.42

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TP5110 Science and Spirituality

​Additional Required Readings

Additional required readings will be available in the online classroom.

​Contact

Zemeckis, R. (Prod., Dir.). (1997). Contact [Motion Picture]. United States: Warner Bros. Price: $3.99-12.99 (This film is available for purchase, rental, or "on-demand" internet viewing.)

​The History of Everything

Rotello, G. (Dir.). (2013). The History of Everything [Television series]. In Big History. Price: $2.99 (Episode 17 is available for or "on-demand" internet viewing.)

The Passion of the Western Mind

Tarnas, R. (1993). The passion of the Western mind. New York, NY: Ballantine Books. ISBN: 978-034536809. Price: $13.47

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TP5150 Psychology of Creativity

The Creative Brain

Andreasen, N. C. (2006). The Creative Brain. New York, NY: Penguin Group. ISBN -13: 978-0452287815. Price: $15.00

Creativity for Life

Maisel, E. (2007). Creativity for Life. Novato, California: New World Library. ISBN-13: 978-1577315582. Price: $19.95

Creative Synergy

Paine-Clemes, B. (2015). Creative Synergy. Virginia Beach, VA: Fourth Dimension Press. ISBN 13: 978-0-87604-813-9. Price: $17.95

Creativity

Weisberg, R. W. (2006). Creativity. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. ISBN-13: 978-0471739999. Price: $73.07

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TP5155 Creating a Meaningful Life

Finding Your Way in a Wild New World

Beck, M. (2013). Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaim Your True Nature to Create the Life you Want. New York, NY: Atria Books. ISBN-13: 978-1451624601. Price: $16.00

Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself

Dispenza, J. (2012). Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One. New York, NY: Hay House USA. ISBN-13: 978-1-4019-3808-6. Price: $11.82

Vital Signs

Levoy, G. (2014). Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion. Jeremy Tarcher/Penguin: NY, NY. ISBN-13: 978-0399163234 Price: $21.56

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ML6055/TP5200 Peacebuilding

Peacebuilding Through Dialogue
Stearns, P.(2019). Peacebuilding Through Dialogue: Education, Human Transformation, and Conflict Resolution. Fairfax, VA: George Mason University Press. 
Other required readings provided in the online classroom. 
Tears are the Source of your Passion: The Power of Authenticity &  Grief

Saade, C. and Bird, M. M. (2021). Tears are the Source of your Passion: The Power of Authenticity & 
Grief. Roundtable Productions.

The Search for a Nonviolent Future: A Promise of Peace for Ourselves, Our Families, and Our World

Nagler, M. N. (2004). The Search for a Nonviolent Future: A Promise of Peace for Ourselves, Our
Families, and Our World. Inner Ocean Publishing.

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ML6200/TP5205 Listening and Dialogue

The Wisdom of Listening

Brady, M. (ed.). (2003).The Wisdom of Listening. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications. ISBN 978-0861713554. Price: $12.59

Are You Really Listening?

Donoghue, P. J., & Siegel, M. E. (2005). Are You Really Listening?: Keys to Successful Communication. Notre Dame, IN: Sorin Books. ISBN 978-1893732889. Price: $15.88

Dialogue

Isaacs, W. (1999). Dialogue and the Art of Thinking Together. New York, NY: Currency Books. ISBN 978-0385479998. Price: $23.62

Silence

Hanh, Thich Nhat, (2015). Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise. New York: HarperOne. ISBN 978-0-06-222469-9. Price: $9.77

If I understood you, would I have this look on my face?

Alda, A. (2017) If I understood you, would I have this look on my face? New York: Random House. (ISBN:9780812989144)

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ML5000/TP5210 Foundations of Outstanding Leadership

Leadership on the Line

Heifetz, R. A., & Linsky, M. (2017).  Leadership on the line: Staying alive through the dangers of leading. Boston: Harvard Business School Press. $24.00

The Leadership Challenge

Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2017). The leadership challenge: How to make extraordinary things happen in organizations. (Note: This title is available as an eBook in your classroom.)

The Art of War

Sun Tzu. The Art of War. This book is a literary classic and is available in many editions. It is also available free on line. The most readable on-line edition, based on Lionel Giles’s 1910 translation from the Chinese into English, comes with some interpretive annotation.

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TP5250 An Introduction to Visual Art Skills: A Transpersonal Approach

Drawing from the Light Within

Cornell, J. (1997). Drawing the Light from Within. New York, NY: Prentice Hall Press. ISBN-10:0835607569. Price: $22.95 (Chapters 1, 3, 5, and 6; when purchasing art supplies for this course, please note that we will be working only with the assignments from these chapters.)

The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

Edwards, B. (1999). The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain.New York, NY: Jeremy P. Tarcher. ISBN-10:0874774241. Price: $16.95 (Chapters 1-10; when purchasing art supplies for this course, please note that we will be working only with the assignments from these chapters.)

Walking in Light

Ingerman, S. (2015). Walking in Light: Everyday Empowerment of a Shamanic Life. Boulder, CO: Sounds True. ISBN-13:978-1-62203-428-4 Price: $15.35

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ML6000 Leadership and the Practice of Presence

Resonant Leadership: Renewing Yourself and Connecting with Others Through Mindfulness, Hope, and Compassion

Boyatzis, R. E., & McKee, A. (2005). Resonant leadership: Renewing yourself and connecting with others through mindfulness, hope, and compassion. Boston, MA: Harvard Business Review. ISBN: 978-1591395638. Price: $21.11

The Power of Presence: Unlock Your Potential to Influence and Engage Others

Hedges, K. (2011). The power of presence: Unlock your potential to influence and engage others. New York, NY: American Management Association. ISBN: 9780814417737. Price: $38.80. (Note: This title is available in LIRN.)

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TP6000 Becoming a Teacher of Dream Work/Dream Interpretation

​Additional Required Readings

Additional required readings will be available in the online classroom.

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ML6005 Decolonizing the Mind

Radical compassion

Brach, T. (2019) Radical compassion. Viking. ISBN-13 : 978-0525522812; Price: $12.50 

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TP6005 Becoming a Teacher of Finding Your Mission in Life

Discovering Your Soul's Purpose

Thurston, M. (2017).  Discovering your soul's purpose. New York, NY: Penguin Random House, LLC.

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ML6010/TP6300 Leading from the Inside Out

Source

Jaworski, J. (2012). Source: The Inner Path of Knowledge Creation. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers. ISBN-13: 978-1576759042. Price: $23.03 

The Transforming Leader

Pearson, C. S. (2012). The Transforming Leader: New Approaches to Leadership for the Twenty-First Century. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers. ISBN-13: 978-1609941208. Price: $39.95 (Note: This title is available in LIRN.)

Leading from the Emerging Future

Scharmer, O., & Kaufer, K. (2013). Leading from the Emerging Future: From Ego-System to Eco-System Economies. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers. ISBN-13: 978-1605099262. Price: $17.24

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TP6010 Becoming a Teacher of Meditation and the Inner Life

Peace is Every Step

Hanh, T. N. (1991). Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life. New York, NY: Bantam. ISBN-13: 978-0553351392. Price: $9.16

How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind.

Chödrön, Pema (2013). How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind. Sounds True: Boulder, CO. 

Meditation: An in-depth guide

Gawler, I. & Bedson, P. (2011).  Meditation: An in-depth guide. New York, NY: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin. ISBN: 9781585428618. 

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TP6100 Principles of Parapsychology

Parapsychology (handbook)

Cardena, E., Palmer, J. & Marcusson-Clavertz, D. (Eds.). (2015). Parapsychology: A Handbook for the 21st Century. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company. ISBN-13: 978-0786479160. Price: $65.00

Parapsychology

Broughton, R. (1991). Parapsychology: The Controversial Science. New York, NY: Ballantine Books. ISBN-13: 978-0345356383. Price: $11.00

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TP6140 Mythology and Symbolism: Pathway to Transformation

Personal Mythology

Feinstein, D., & Krippner, S. (2009). Personal Mythology: Using Ritual, Dreams, and Imagination to Discover Your Inner Story. Santa Rosa, CA: Energy Psychology Press. ISBN-10: 160415036X. Price: $18.95

​The Power of Myth

Campbell, J. and Moyers, B. (2013). The Power of Myth with Bill Moyers (Motion Pictures). Emeryville, CA: Athena Studios. You can either purchase a copy or can find one in many public libraries. Price: $28.59

​Campbell & Moyers interviews

You will also be viewing the following two 6 hour-long interviews between Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers: The Message of the Myth and The Heroes Adventures. These interviews were previously available for viewing online but have now been removed. You can either purchase the 2-volume set, or you can find them in many public libraries. Price: $3.98

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ML6210 Coaching and Development

The Completely Revised Handbook of Coaching: A Developmental Approach

McLean, P. (2012). The Completely Revised Handbook of Coaching: A Developmental Approach. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Presence Based Coaching

Silsbee, D. (2008). Presence Based Coaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

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ML6225 Influencing Others

The Three Signs of a Miserable Job: A Fable for Managers

Lencioni, Patrick. (2007). The Three Signs of a Miserable Job: A Fable for Managers. New York: Jossey-Bass. ISBN-13: 978-0787995317.

Influencer

Patterson, Kerry. (2013). 2nd Ed. Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change. New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 978-0071808866.

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ML5020/TP6305 Spirituality and Ethics in Leadership

Ethics, the Heart of Leadership

Ciulla, J. B., Ed. (2014). Ethics: The Heart of Leadership. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger. ISBN-13: 978-1440830655. Price: $40.00

The Ethics of Leadership

Ciulla, J. B. (2003). The Ethics of Leadership. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. ISBN-10: 0155063170. Price: $90.95

Leading with Spirit, Presence, and Authenticity

Goldman Schuyler, K, Baugher, J. E., Jironet, K. & Lena Lid-Falkman, L., Eds. (2014). Leading with Spirit, Presence, and Authenticity. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. ISBN-13: 978-1118820612. Price: $42.49 (Note: This title is available in LIRN.)

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TP6405 Mandala Creation as a Transformative Practice

Mandala (1)

Arguelles, J., & Arguelles, M. (1995). Mandala. Boston, MA: Shambhala. ISBN-10: 1570621209. Price: $20.00

Mandala (2)

Cunningham, B. (2002). Mandala: Journey to the Center. New York, NY: DK Publishing, Inc. ISBN-10: 0789480654. Price: $15.00

Creating Mandalas: For Insight, Healing, and Self-Expression

Fincher, S. (2010). Creating Mandalas For Insight, Healing, and Self Expression. Boston, MA: Shambhala. ISBN-10: 1590308050. Price $18.95

To Be Healed by the Earth

Grossman, W. (2007). To be Healed by the Earth. New York, NY: Seven Stories Press. ISBN-13: 978-1583227497. Price: $22.95

The Soul's Palette

Malchiodi, C. (2002). The Soul's Palette: Drawing on Art's Transformative Powers. Boston, MA: Shambhala. ISBN-10: 1570628157. Price: $24.95

​Music

In addition to the above books and materials, you may want to have on hand a selection of CDs of instrumental music or sounds designed to promote meditative or creative states of consciousness:

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