narrow spiral1

Elizabeth Halliday

Research Portal

2023-2024 Research

July 15, 2024: My MSc Research Dissertation is available here.

I am pleased to announce that I have completed the Master of Science (MSc) program in Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology at the Alef Trust/Liverpool John Moores University in the United Kingdom. The academic requirement for this final year centered on conducting an independent research project and presenting the findings in a dissertation. 

My university approved research project explored the relationship between inner change and outer actions. More specifically, seeking to understand the relationship between spiritually transformative or life-changing experiences, and engagement with efforts toward sustainability. Sustainability - a large concept - has been defined within this research as conditions which support the flourishing of all life-forms, including the Earth.

If you would like to skim a brief version of this study, here it is in a five-minute read!




 
February, 2024 - I was introduced to Sean Blackwell and his work in the process of my research this year. Sean has been speaking, writing, and working with the intersection of non-ordinary experiences, mental health, and consciousness for more than two decades. Our conversation touches on a wide variety of topics - including my research into inner transformation and outer change, theories of human development, the evolution of consciousness, and more... 




Previous Research

My initial research project focused upon a phenomenological study of interpersonal relationships after a Spiritually Transformative Experience (STE). Transformative experiences include many different types of unusual or extraordinary experience (e.g., mystical, psychedelic, paranormal, near-death, psychic, kundalini, awakening, etc.) which have emotional and spiritual significance to the individual, and have resulted in significant changes in beliefs, lifestyle, and/or worldview.

If you have had such an experience, or have a friend or loved one who has, or are simply interested in the concept of transformation and have an interest in learning more about the findings of this research into interpersonal relationships after an STE, please use the link below...

Request More Information on this Study Here