sources
A selection of books that have shaped my approach to counseling and view on life.
Philosophy
Technologies of the Self
An exploration of how individuals transform themselves through practices of freedom and self-formation, examining the relationship between power, knowledge, and personal agency.
A Thousand Plateaus
On rhizomatic thinking, becoming, and the multiplicity of existence.
The Parasite
On communication, noise, and the complex relationships between systems and their environments.
Rabelais and His World
Carnival culture, laughter, and the subversive power of folk humor in challenging official discourse and social hierarchies.
Perspectives on the Soul
Exploring different philosophical perspectives on the nature of the soul and its significance for understanding human existence.
Humanistic Counseling
Grondslagen van Humanisme
Foundational work on Dutch Humanism which provides an excellent description on humanistic counseling. An exploration of finding purpose in suffering and the human capacity for meaning-making.
On Becoming a Person
The foundational text on person-centered therapy and the conditions for psychological growth.
Man's Search for Meaning
An exploration of finding purpose in suffering and the human capacity for meaning-making.
Werken aan Trage vragen
Explores slow questions, or, conundrums, which are at the heart of humanistic counseling.
Literature
A selection of novels I particularly enjoyed.
Pnin
The subject of my Master thesis, exploring forced exile from one's country and challenges in cultural transition.
Siddhartha
The Nose
Moon Palace
Post Office
The Lotus Eater
Moby Dick
Madame Bovary
A Thousand Cranes
Dubliners
Art & Spirituality
The Way of Zen
Zen Buddhism and Eastern philosophy, served as my introduction to these topics.
The Art of Roerich
Mystical paintings and writings exploring the intersection of art, spirituality, and human consciousness.
Tao Te Ching
On the nature of existence, balance, and the way of living in harmony with the natural order.
Moon in a Dewdrop
Writings of the Zen master on meditation, enlightenment, and the nature of reality.