The book explores the idea of personal or psychological growth in light of the concept, self-actualization that refers to a process through which persons develop from one stage of self-understanding to another more integrated stage. Pedagogical and psychological frameworks are used to discuss the theme theoretically as well as its practical implications. Ragnvald Kvalsund is associate professor in the Department of education, NTNU. In his doctoral dissertation of 1998 he developed a theory of the person in which he explored developmental aspects of human relationships. He has worked in the counselling and guidance field for 18 years. Group process with special focus on the relational dimension is a significant research area for him. Recently he has expanded his research field to include leadership and coaching.
