BOOKS (in English)

TWO NEW INTERNATIONAL BOOKS TO BE PUBLISHED

I am editing two books on adult development. Kallio, E.K. & Tynjälä, P. (Eds). Philosophical, Psychological and Pedagogical Perspectives (Routledge: Advances in theoretical and philosophical psychology ) and with Judith Stevens-Long, International handbook of adult development and wisdom. NY: Oxford University Press. Both books will be published in 2025. See below my edited book 2020 by Routledege, available by any bookshops in many forms.

WHO?

I am scholar of psychological and philosophical wisdom research and adjunct professor in the Universities of Jyväskylä and Tampere, Finland. See my webpage: https://www.jyu.fi/fi/henkilot/eeva-k-kallio

Currently I am working in the project "Wisdom in practice" by Research Council of Finland, and I lead research team "Wisdom and learning" at the Finnish Institute fore Educational Research. My research interests are the study of wisdom and the development of adult thinking.

I am founding member and first (honorary) president of the ESRAD (European Society for Research in  Adult Development)

BACKGROUND

• PhD in psychology (developmental psychology) plus the highest degree of philosophy in the MA (University of Jyväskylä, Finland).

• In training of Accrediated Certificate of Integratice Coaching ( accr. by Association for Coaching)

• Taijiquan 24-forms instructor (Yang-style) (Finnish Wushu Federation) with over 20 years of training, from 2000 onwards.

• Daoist metaphysics- and Kan Yu (kān  yú, 堪舆, geomancy) studies since 2000 with various teachers.

• Mental trainer basic level (Trainer4You/A.Peltonen); Basic course of logotherapy (Institute for purpose-centered philosophy Finland) 

and Erätauko-ohjaajakoulutus  (Time-out Dialogue coach).

• Active member in Critical Academy (Kriittinen korkeakoulu), independent, open cultural & adult education centre.

• Member of FIVE (Finnish Philosophical Practitioners); Finnish Society for the History of Education and Finnish Logotherapy Association, as well member of Society for Existential Analysis.  Also a member of the  (Finnish)  Philosophical Institute and  (Finnish) Network for Meaning Skills (Merkityksellisyystaidot)

• Longstanding interest for decades in J. Krishnamurti's philosophy of life; have been a member of discussion groups  of the topic.

PHILOSOPHICAL PRACTICE (so far only in Finnish)

Questioning skills and deep thinking

I offer a reflective, in-depth philosophical discussion on values, worldviews and accepted beliefs. Too little attention is paid to thinking about the meaning and significance of life in our fragmented age. Sometimes a joint reflection that questions and opens up new perspectives is very refreshing! Philosophical practice is an interesting alternative to psychological interpretations, religions and new age esotericism - as well against to constant "small talk"!

I offer online philosophical discussions lasting about an hour at a time on a question or questions of your choice. I also have extensive experience of running a variety of philosophical discussion groups and so can also facilitate groups.

The tools used in philosophical practice include: clarifying perceptions and ideas, opening up and clarifying basic beliefs, and seeking different perspectives.  The philosophy practitioner helps clients to clarify, articulate, explore and understand belief systems and philosophical aspects of their own worldview. It enables clients to take an active role in exploring and challenging their own ideas and beliefs.  In philosophical counselling, we explore your thought processes and clarify issues that arise in your life. A philosophical practitioner is your guide, your partner and your opponent, your sparring partner. He or she will ask you questions, offer you new concepts and ideas, and help you to critically examine your own thinking. 

It allows clients to take an active role in exploring and challenging their own thoughts and beliefs.  In philosophical counselling, we explore your thoughts and questions that arise in your life. A philosophical practitioner is your guide, your partner and your opponent, your sparring partner. She will ask you questions, offer you new concepts and ideas, and help you to critically examine your own thinking. 

Key aspects of philosophical practice:

1. **Dialogical approach** to explore and clarify personal beliefs, values and life goals.

2. **Critical Thinking**: to encourage exploration of assumptions, reasoning and justification and to promote clear thinking.

3. **Ethical reflection**: Helps individuals to cope with moral problems and to develop coherent ethical principles.

4. **Existential reflection**: Addresses "big" questions of meaning, purpose and significance in life and death, and human condition. 

5. **Personal growth**: Aims to promote self-awareness and understanding. Facilitating self-discovery, personal development, and a deeper understanding of oneself. 

I am a member of the FIVE association (Finnish Network of Philosophical Practitioners),and I am committed to its ethical principles. I am also student member of Association for Coaching and follow its' ethical principles.

NOTE: This is not any kind of health care, psychotherapy or brief therapy, it is a philosophical discussion, primarily at the meta-level, i.e. at the level of the client's own philosophy of life and perceptions.   

No booking available currently in philosophical practice.

(The first visit is free of charge.  Discussions are confidential.)

TAIJI & QIGONG AS PHILOSOPHICAL PRACTICE

I have been practicing modernized taiji and qigong for over 20 years (Jigotai taiji branch, Jyväskylä: Jigotai taiji-jaos, Jyväskylä). I have an instructor's qualification from the Finnish Wushu Federation to teach 24-movement standardized Yang-style taiji. In addition, I teach the more common qigong movements (Baduanjin), and  8-Yang taiji movements routine, through which training is also part of philosophical practice and "philosophy of life". 

 I always integrate philosophical reflection of the underlying Daoist metaphysical principles with training. 

I currently run Taiji/Qigong groups whenever I am asked (and also in Jigotai taiji-club in Jyväskylä).

NOTE: It's about physical exercises and health maintenance, not  professional health regimens.

Contact: eevakkallio@pm.me