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- The science of well-being: an integrated approach to mental health and its disorders

Table 1 Stages of self-awareness on the path to well-being

Stage	Description	Psychological characteristics
0	Unaware	Immature, seeking immediate gratification
		(“child-like” ego-state)

1	Average adult	Purposeful but egocentric;
		cognition able to delay gratification,
		but has frequent negative emotions
		(anxiety, anger, disgust) (“adult” ego-state)

2	Meta-cognition	Mature and allocentric;
		aware of own subconscious thinking;
		calm and patient, so able to supervise
		conflicts and relationships
		(“parental” ego-state, “mindfulness”)

3	Contemplation	Effortless calm, impartial awareness;
		wise, creative, and loving;
		able to access what was previously
		unconscious as needed without effort or
		distress (“state of well-being”, “soulfulness”)

Table 2 Titles and topics of the 15 modules of “Voyages to wellbeing”

Set 1	Module 1: What makes you happy? - Recognizing what brings joy
	Module 2: What makes you unhappy? - Understanding traps in thinking
	Module 3: Experiencing well-being - Quieting the mind’s turmoil
	Module 4: Union in nature - Awakening your physical senses
	Module 5: Finding meaning - Awakening your spiritual senses

Set 2	Module 6: Beyond mindfulness – Cultivating soulfulness
	Module 7: Observing and elevating your thoughts
	Module 8: Observing and elevating your human relationships
	Module 9: Charting your maturity and integration
	Module 10: Contemplation of being

Set 3	Module 11: Can you learn to reduce stress?
	Module 12: Calming your fears
	Module 13: Observing the power-seekers in your life
	Module 14: Contemplation of mysteries
	Module 15: Constant awareness

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