The following groups are being formulated at this time:

1. Positive Psychology’s Healing Moment:  Theological reflections on suffering, defense depotentiation and transformation, dying and rebirth.
2. Bert Hellinger’s Family Constellations:  Morphic Resonance, the Trans-Telic field and internal family systems: a dialogue.
3. Beyond the Social Atom:  AI, Holographic Representations of Sub and Supra Social Atoms: Speculations from Quantum Theory and Complex Systems Theory.
4. The Genesis 6 Conspiracy:  Gary Wayne and Nephlic Demonaic Possession States and their Depotentiation.
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Positive Psychology

Positive psychology has reframed psychodrama by emphasizing strengths, well-being, and self actualization. Numerous other personality assessments, surveys, and tests have been developed to redirect psychodramatic techniques toward self-actualizing qualities.

Here are some:

1. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: While not a formal test, Maslow’s theory provides a framework for understanding self-actualization. Researchers may use questionnaires to assess where individuals believe they are on the hierarchy, particularly in terms of fulfilling their potential.
2. Personal Orientation Inventory (POI): Developed by Everett Shostrom, the POI is a psychological test designed to measure self-actualization. It assesses personal growth and self-actualizing characteristics such as autonomy, awareness, and the ability to experience life fully.
3. Self-Actualization Scale (SAS): Created by Edward S. Shostrom, this scale specifically measures the degree of self-actualization an individual has achieved. It includes items related to personal growth, autonomy, and fulfillment.
4. Authenticity Scale: This measures an individual’s authenticity, which is closely related to self-actualization. It assesses how true individuals are to their own values and beliefs and how they express themselves in their daily lives.
5. Rogers’ Self-Actualization Scale: Based on Carl Rogers’ humanistic theories, this scale focuses on the self-concept and the degree to which individuals feel they are realizing their potential.
6. Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS): While primarily a measure of mindfulness, the MAAS can also provide insights into self-actualization by assessing how present and engaged individuals are in their lives, which is a component of self-actualization.
7. Gratitude Scales: Various gratitude scales, such as the Gratitude Questionnaire (GQ-6), measure an individual’s level of gratitude, which is associated with positive psychological outcomes and can be linked to self-actualization.
8. StrengthsFinder (CliftonStrengths): This assessment identifies an individual’s top strengths, encouraging them to focus on and develop these qualities, a process that can lead to greater self-actualization.
9. Well-Being Index (WBI): This index measures various dimensions of well-being, including emotional well-being, which is essential for self-actualization.
10. Life Satisfaction Scale (SWLS): This scale assesses an individual’s overall life satisfaction, a significant indicator of self-actualization and fulfillment.

These tools can be used in various settings, including therapy, coaching, and personal development, to help individuals identify and cultivate their self-actualizing qualities.