Terri O'Fallon is a former student of integral theorist Ken Wilber and ego development pioneer Susanne Cook-Greuter and the founder of the groundbreaking Stages International Model Of Human Development.
The STAGES model has a comprehensive framework with 12 distinct stages and 6 different kinds of perspectives for understanding the evolution of human consciousness. The primary utility in this model (and others) is that they provide structural definitions that map how awareness evolves through predictable patterns. The more we understand the patterns, the better we can place ourself and understand the terrain.
In this conversation, Terri offers a structural roadmap that helps us understand exactly where we are, where we're going, and why transformation can feel so disorienting…
For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast
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(00:00) Introduction to the Stages Model of Consciousness
(05:16) Understanding the Utility of the Stages Model
(10:48) The Role of Boundaries in Development
(14:34) Building Upon Existing Models of Consciousness
(19:40) The Balloon Metaphor for Development
(30:22) The Distinction Between State and Stage
(33:50) Navigating Life's Transformations
(39:51) Understanding Archetypes in Development
(46:53) The Evolution of Time Perception
(57:57) The Impact of Life Experiences on Development
(01:02:01) Future Directions and Resources for Learning
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