Philanthropist, Sir John Templeton observed that human bodies and trees have a certain threshold for their growth, however he also noted that the the soul has no such limitations.
Currently being written:
Collins M. Asklepion dreaming and transpersonal healing: the placebo response and the therapeutic use of self and soul. Journal – Spirituality and Health International.
Collins M. Reflecting on spiritual and transpersonal developments within occupational therapy education. Book chapter.
Currently under review:
Collins M and Hughes W. Spiritual emergency: the interaction between archetype and human occupation. International Journal of Jungian Studies.
Collins M., Harrison D., Mason R., Lowden A. Innovation and creativity in student education: Exploring human occupation at the growing edge of professional development. British Journal of Occupational Therapy
In press:
Collins M. Global crisis or opportunity: From spiritual emergency to spiritual intelligence – Network Review: The Journal of the Scientific and Medical Network.
Collins M., Hughes W., Samuels, A. The politics of transformation in the global crisis: how spiritual emergencies may be reflecting an enantoidromia in modern consciousness. Journal – Psychotherapy and Politics International.
Collins M. Engaging transcendent actualisation through occupational intelligence. Journal – Journal of Occupational Science.
Collins M. Spiritual Intelligence: evolving transpersonal potential towards ecological actualisation for a sustainable future. Journal – World Futures.
Published:
Harrison D., Collins M., Coleman H., Latcham M., Lowden A., Rawcliffe J., Scales H. Bringing it all together. Occupational Therapy News, 2009: 33.
Collins M. Transpersonal identity and human occupation. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2008, 71(12): 549-552.
Collins M. Spiritual emergency: transpersonal, personal, and political dimensions. Psychotherapy and Politics International, 2008, 6 (1): 3-16.
Collins M. Politics and the numinous: evolution, spiritual emergency, and the re-emergence of transpersonal consciousness. Psychotherapy and Politics International, 2008, 6(3): 198-211.
Collins M. Healing and the soul: finding the future in the past. Spirituality and Health International, 2007, 8(1): 31-38.
Collins M. Spiritual emergency and occupational identity: a transpersonal perspective. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2007, 70(12): 504-512.
Collins M. Spirituality and the shadow: reflection and the therapeutic use of self. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2007, 70(2): 88-90.
Collins M. Engaging self-actualisation through occupational intelligence. Journal of Occupational Science, 2007, 14(2): 92-99.
Collins M. Wells H. The politics of consciousness: illness or individuation? Psychotherapy and Politics International, 2006, 4 (2): 131-141.
Collins M. Unfolding spirituality: working with and beyond definitions. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 2006, 13(6): 254-258.
Collins M. Taking a lead on Stress: Rank and Relationship Awareness in the NHS. Journal of Nursing Management, 2006, 14: 310-317.
Collins M. Rank: understanding the subtle dynamics of rank. Health Service Journal, 2004,114 (5918): 31.
Collins M. Dreaming and occupation. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2004, 67(2): 96-98.
Collins M. Psychiatric shaman. In S Halprin., Hohler U, eds. Alternative to war: creative aftermath of worldwork 2004. Eugene, OR: Changing Worlds Publications, 2004.
Collins M. Who is occupied? Consciousness, self-awareness and the process of human adaptation. Journal of Occupational Science, 2001, 8(1): 25-32.
Collins M. Paradigms in transition: the dilemma of evidence in the quantum era. Symposium on Evidence-Based Practice. British Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 1999, 6(6): 281.
Collins M. Quantum questions: the ‘uncertainty principle’ in psychiatric practice. Holistic Health: The Journal of the British Holistic Medical Association, 1999, 61: 21-24.
Collins M. Quantum questions: the ‘uncertainty principle’ in psychiatric practice. Part 2. Holistic Health: The Journal of the British Holistic Medical Association, 1999, 62: 21-23.
Collins M. Occupational therapy and spirituality: reflecting on quality of experience in therapeutic interventions. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1998, 61 (6): 280-284.
Lloyd-Smith W., Collins M. Changing Times, Changing Practice. Network, 1998, 28: 3-4.
Book reviews:
Coyte E., Gilbert P., Nicholls V, 2008. Spirituality, values and mental health: Jewels for the journey(Jessica Kingsley Publishers). Reviewed for the British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71(6): 394.
A Schreurs, 2002. Psychotherapy and spirituality (Jessica Kingsley Publishers). Reviewed for the British Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 10(3): 130.
E MacKinlay, 2001. The spiritual dimension of ageing (Jessica Kingsley Publishers). Reviewed for the British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65(6): 301.
J Swinton, 2000. Spirituality and mental health care (Jessica Kingsley Publishers). Reviewed for the British Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 2001, 8(10): 394.