I am actively involved as one of the
leaders in the field of Integral
Psychotherapy, which is an emerging
meta-theoretical approach to therapy
grounded in the work of philosopher
Ken Wilber. My book on the the topic -
A Guide to Integral Psychotherapy:
Complexity, Spirituality, and Integration
in Practice - was published by State
University of New York press in April,
2010. For more information or to
purchase the text, please visit
the book's Amazon.com webpage.
Trainings and Consultation
I have an extensive background in mentoring mental health professionals as well as in graduate and undergraduate education (see the "About" page for more information). I am available for ongoing consultation as well as staff trainings. For more information, please contact me at mark@drmarkforman.com.
Endorsements for "A Guide to Integral Psychotherapy"
“Mark Forman has made an important contribution
to the entire field of psychotherapy with this book, which is
delicately balanced with theory and research, and always with direct
clinical implications. Highly recommended for any mental health
professional.” — Andre Marquis, author of The Integral Intake: A Guide to Comprehensive Idiographic Assessment in Integral Psychotherapy
“Integral Theory offers a remarkably comprehensive conceptual
framework, and this book offers a view of psychotherapy through its
encompassing lens.” — Roger Walsh, MD, author of Essential Spirituality: The Seven Central Practices to Awaken Heart and Mind
“The first full application of Integral Theory to psychotherapy by
a practicing clinician, this is a pioneering and very good book on
Integral Psychotherapy.” — Michael Washburn, author of Embodied Spirituality in a Sacred World
“Forman... provides countless tips, techniques,
and perspectives to aid Integrally Informed therapists. I especially
recommend Chapter 13 on diversity, probably the best examination of
diversity I've encountered.” — Keith Witt, author of Waking Up: Psychotherapy as Art, Spirituality, and Science
“This book presents convincing evidence that Integral Psychotherapy is a
valuable therapeutic orientation for clinicians to adopt in our
exceedingly complex world, as well as providing a clinically-rigorous
integrative conceptual framework for the multifarious discipline of
psychology... What appealed to me most about this book is that Forman
implements Integral Theory with what Fred Kofman refers to as
"ontological humility", his thoughts and suggestions are evidence-based
and clinically sound - clearly based on careful observation and
experience, and he does not fall prey to indiscriminate recommendations
without empirical evidence often found when Integral Theory is
transposed to a real-world discipline.” — Guy Du Plessis, Programme Director, Seascape Recovery Centre.
"What sets this book apart from others … is that
Forman cites a wide range of sources whose work, while not necessarily
part of the integral model, supports elements of the model that have not
otherwise been included in other integral psychology books." — William Harryman, Integral Options Cafe