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Psychology Colloquia

17 April 2007

Title

"Spiral Dynamics:  The Unfolding of Human Consciousness"
 

Speaker

Kevin Dohr is a psychologist in private practice in Missoula, Montana.  He received his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1982 and then a Ph.D. from the University of Texas Health Science Center in 1987.  Dr. Dohr has worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings, including serving as the Clinical Director of the Santa Fe Community Guidance Center for several years.  He is an associate faculty member at the University of Montana and provides professional consultation services to a variety of community agencies.
 

Time & Venue

4:10pm, SS 356
 

Abstract

The presentation is an introduction to “Spiral Dynamics,” a model developed by Clare Graves.  This model highlights core value systems or worldviews that emerge as our thinking evolves to greater levels of complexity.  These value systems form a kind of psychosocial blueprint that spreads throughout a culture and are expressed in language, religion, lifestyles, art forms, and social movements.  A basic tenet of Spiral Dynamics is that individuals and groups operate from different worldviews or levels of consciousness and this often accounts for conflict within and between societies.  The presentation will introduce the audience to each of the core value systems (how they developed, the main features, etc.) and explore ways to communicate more effectively with others.

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