Transformative Education in Transpersonal Psychology

Welcome to The Alef Trust

The Alef Trust is a global leader in transformative education and training in the areas of consciousness, transpersonal and spiritual psychology. We provide postgraduate education programmes and community programmes, which promote holistic psychological frameworks and perspectives, nurturing the development of human consciousness and culture. We also undertake research and provide consultancy and leadership for private and public sector organisations, building creative community projects and business engagements.

In all our work we aim to foster wellbeing & health, cultural self-expression & inclusivity, ecological sustainability, and compassionate service to the world. Whilst being rooted in academic excellence, all our programmes in consciousness, spirituality and transpersonal psychology encourage personal and professional growth through multiple ways of knowing, embracing creative, spiritual and somatic practices alongside intellectual study.

Students from across all our programmes have the opportunity to participate in a dynamic international learning community, in which mind, body and spirit are equally honoured.

Our educational programmes include postgraduate (Certificate, Diploma, Masters and PhD) as well as Open Learning Courses for those who want to study for personal enrichment or supplementary learning. We facilitate many of our educational programmes online, providing 1-to-1 virtual tuition and guidance.

We also collaborate with the International Transpersonal Association and the Scientific and Medical Network to deliver the best possible learning experience.

Our Transformative Learning Programmes

ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMMES

We offer postgraduate programmes in the areas of consciousness studies, spirituality and transpersonal psychology. PhD, Masters (MSc), Diploma (PG Dip) and Certificate (PG Cert) programmes provide intellectually-challenging studies, focusing on such issues as the nature of consciousness, the dynamics between psyche and soma, the psychology of self and higher states of being, creativity and transformation, and the psychological basis of spiritual and mystical practices. In addition to a rigorous curriculum, the programmes are distinctive in valuing experiential approaches to learning and encouraging students to incorporate insights from their studies into their daily lives.

OPEN LEARNING COURSES

For those seeking to study for personal enrichment, self-development or supplementary career-learning in transpersonal psychology, we offer access to a range of specialised on-line courses from within our postgraduate programmes. As an Open Learner you have the opportunity to explore the same topics that we cover in our postgraduate programmes, while also enjoying the same level of access to our learning facilities and tutors. The only difference is that you do not need to complete any assignments normally required to fulfill the academic requirements for the postgraduate programmes!

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