This Umbanda dissertation explores mediumship, co-consciousness, embodiment, personhood, agency, and spirit incorporation through Constructivist Grounded Theory.

Introduction: The Impact of Pressure in the Workplace For almost a decade, I worked in sales across two different industries: finance and automotive . During this time, I closely observed how a workplace environment marked by constant pressure , rigid targets , and lack of listening can lead even the most dedicated professionals to burnout . It’s common to hear leaders complain about high turnover in their sales teams. Often, the problem lies not in the lack of talent or

Introduction: What is Apathy? In contemporary psychology, especially in integrative and transpersonal approaches, apathy is understood not simply as a lack of will or interest. Instead, it is a multidimensional phenomenon that spans across neurobiological , emotional , existential , and spiritual aspects of human life. Rather than just feeling disinterested, apathy signals a deep disconnection that can manifest on various levels. Understanding its root causes requires a

Introduction According to Paulo Desana and Larissa Ye’pa, the Ye’pa Mahsã people trace their origins to the Bay of Guanabara in Rio de Janeiro, later migrating to the northwest of the Amazon. One of the most striking symbols of this tradition is the canoe-serpent . For this people, the serpent does not merely represent a connection with nature — it is also the emblem of a transformative spirit. The Symbol of the Serpent Across Cultures In the cultures of West Africa, particul

Conscious endings, body reconnection, and the restoration of inner time 🔮 Introduction – The Human Story The way we approach endings — whether great losses or small ruptures — profoundly shapes our ability to feel truly alive. We live in a culture that has lost its rhythm with nature and the movements of the soul. We have been taught to fear death, avoid silence, and disconnect from the body and the earth. Yet, it is precisely in this space of pause, of endings, of fertile

Conventional psychology has its roots in the medical and scientific tradition of the late 19th century. Figures such as William James — a pioneer in the study of consciousness — and Sigmund Freud — founder of psychoanalysis — marked the first steps of the discipline. Freud introduced the concept of the unconscious, though still framed in a largely pathologizing language, oriented toward interpreting symptoms and categorizing patients into clinical diagnoses. Later, schools su