Weaving Western Psychology with Spiritual Wisdom
John Amodeo, PhD

Dancing with Fire won the 2014 Independent Publisher Book Silver Award in the sexuality/relationship category. It was also the winner of the Spirituality and Practice Award as one of the best spiritual books of 2013.
You're invited to explore this website to learn more about John's books, as well as access articles, interviews, and other information about his work, including articles on his online column with Psychology Today.
Themes in John's work:
* Relationships as a Spiritual Path
* Bringing a Gentle Presence to Ourselves and Others: A Foundation for Emotional and
Spiritual Intimacy
* Healing Shame and Recovering from Trauma--and Affirming Our Authentic Experience
* Living More in Our Body and Being in the Present Moment; Identifying and Transforming
Self-Critical Thoughts
* Honoring Feelings and Longings as Part of Our Spiritual Path--and
Engaging with Them Wisely
* Gradually Awakening to the Beauty and Goodness of Who We Really Are--Beyond
Conditioning
John Amodeo, PhD, LMFT (#MFC 14453), is a psychotherapist, author, coach, and speaker. For over 45 years, he has been integrating psychological insight with spiritual wisdom. A licensed marriage and family therapist in California for over 45 years, he brings a deeply integrative approach to healing and relationships. His four books explore how psychological awareness and spiritual wisdom can enrich our lives and connections.
Dancing with Fire: A Mindful Way to Loving Relationships
The Authentic Heart: An Eightfold Path to Midlife Love