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Psychotherapist and trauma specialist Robert Falconer explores the radical rethinking of consciousness emerging from decades of clinical work and spiritual inquiry. Drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), anthropological research, and his own experience of severe childhood trauma, Falconer challenges the Western "citadel mind" and invites us into a model of human consciousness that is multiple, porous, relational—and open to the spirit world.
Falconer touches on topics long marginalized in modern psychology: spirit possession, visionary states, psychedelic entities, and interbeing. With clarity and compassion, he makes a powerful case for why the future of consciousness—and of healing—requires breaking down the illusion of the solo self.
About Robert Falconer:
Robert Falconer is a renowned teacher and practitioner of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, with over 40 years of clinical experience specializing in extreme trauma and dissociation. A passionate advocate for spiritual pragmatism and therapeutic respect, his groundbreaking work explores the intersection of psychotherapy, indigenous wisdom, and paranormal phenomena. Falconer has authored multiple books on IFS and spirit possession, and leads workshops worldwide on how to work safely and compassionately with inner parts, spirit presences, and non-ordinary states of consciousness.
Learn more at https://robertfalconer.us.
This lecture was part of "The Future Of Consciousness" seminar produced by the Liminal Institute, hosted by Daniel Pinchbeck.
🌐 Explore the full Future of Consciousness course:
https://www.liminal.news/the-future-of-consciousness
🎓 About the Course
The Future of Consciousness investigates the emerging worldview that places consciousness at the center of science, medicine, and cultural transformation. Hosted by Daniel Pinchbeck and developed with Advaya, this multi-part course features lectures and interviews with leading philosophers, scientists, and spiritual thinkers.
🔹 Analytic Idealism & Metaphysics
🔹 Psychedelics & the Psyche
🔹 Indigenous Cosmologies
🔹 Parapsychology & Psi Research
🔹 AI, Death & Spiritual Evolution
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction & Opening
00:22 From Trauma to Joy: Robert's Personal Journey
02:00 Multiplicity of Consciousness (IFS)
04:00 The Myth of the Mono-Mind
05:00 Porosity: A Revolution in Western Psychology
08:00 The Citadel Model vs. Interbeing
09:30 Spirit Possession in Therapy
11:00 Personalism & Respect in Parts Work
13:00 Relationship to Spirit & the Role of Connection
16:00 Porous Minds: Creative & Dangerous
18:00 Psychosis: Cultural Framing & Treatment
20:00 Dancing in the Streets: Collective Joy
21:00 High-Energy Spirituality
23:00 Spirit Work & DMT Entities
25:00 Attachment, Fear & Spirit Compassion
27:00 Trauma, Vision, & Mediumship
29:00 Internal Civil War vs. The Inner Orchestra
31:00 Positive Signs in the Therapy World
33:00 Closing Reflections
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🏷️ Hashtags
#RobertFalconer #InternalFamilySystems #PorousMind #SpiritualHealing #TraumaRecovery #FutureOfConsciousness #LiminalNews #DanielPinchbeck #IFS #SpiritPossession
Psychotherapist and trauma specialist Robert Falconer explores the radical rethinking of consciousness emerging from decades of clinical work and spiritual inquiry. Drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), anthropological research, and his own experience of severe childhood trauma, Falconer challenges the Western "citadel mind" and invites us into a model of human consciousness that is multiple, porous, relational—and open to the spirit world.
Falconer touches on topics long marginalized in modern psychology: spirit possession, visionary states, psychedelic entities, and interbeing. With clarity and compassion, he makes a powerful case for why the future of consciousness—and of healing—requires breaking down the illusion of the solo self.
About Robert Falconer:
Robert Falconer is a renowned teacher and practitioner of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, with over 40 years of clinical experience specializing in extreme trauma and dissociation. A passionate advocate for spiritual pragmatism and therapeutic respect, his groundbreaking work explores the intersection of psychotherapy, indigenous wisdom, and paranormal phenomena. Falconer has authored multiple books on IFS and spirit possession, and leads workshops worldwide on how to work safely and compassionately with inner parts, spirit presences, and non-ordinary states of consciousness.
Learn more at https://robertfalconer.us.
This lecture was part of "The Future Of Consciousness" seminar produced by the Liminal Institute, hosted by Daniel Pinchbeck.
🌐 Explore the full Future of Consciousness course:
https://www.liminal.news/the-future-of-consciousness
🎓 About the Course
The Future of Consciousness investigates the emerging worldview that places consciousness at the center of science, medicine, and cultural transformation. Hosted by Daniel Pinchbeck and developed with Advaya, this multi-part course features lectures and interviews with leading philosophers, scientists, and spiritual thinkers.
🔹 Analytic Idealism & Metaphysics
🔹 Psychedelics & the Psyche
🔹 Indigenous Cosmologies
🔹 Parapsychology & Psi Research
🔹 AI, Death & Spiritual Evolution
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction & Opening
00:22 From Trauma to Joy: Robert's Personal Journey
02:00 Multiplicity of Consciousness (IFS)
04:00 The Myth of the Mono-Mind
05:00 Porosity: A Revolution in Western Psychology
08:00 The Citadel Model vs. Interbeing
09:30 Spirit Possession in Therapy
11:00 Personalism & Respect in Parts Work
13:00 Relationship to Spirit & the Role of Connection
16:00 Porous Minds: Creative & Dangerous
18:00 Psychosis: Cultural Framing & Treatment
20:00 Dancing in the Streets: Collective Joy
21:00 High-Energy Spirituality
23:00 Spirit Work & DMT Entities
25:00 Attachment, Fear & Spirit Compassion
27:00 Trauma, Vision, & Mediumship
29:00 Internal Civil War vs. The Inner Orchestra
31:00 Positive Signs in the Therapy World
33:00 Closing Reflections
🔗 Stay Connected with Daniel Pinchbeck
📬 Liminal News (Substack)
👉 substack.com/@danielpinchbeck
👉 instagram.com/danielpinchbeck
🐦 Twitter/X
👉 twitter.com/pinchbeck
👉 facebook.com/danielpinchbeck.author
🌌 Bluesky
👉 https://bsky.app/profile/pinchbeck.bsky.social
🌐 Official Website
👉 pinchbeck.io
📚 Books by Daniel Pinchbeck
👉 tinyurl.com/mrsmtpwv
🌐 Courses & Community | The Liminal Institute
👉 https://www.liminal.news
🏷️ Hashtags
#RobertFalconer #InternalFamilySystems #PorousMind #SpiritualHealing #TraumaRecovery #FutureOfConsciousness #LiminalNews #DanielPinchbeck #IFS #SpiritPossession
