Ralph Franklin Hefferline (15 February 1910 in Muncie, Indiana – 16 March 1974) was a psychology professor at Columbia University.Hefferline became a patient of Fritz Perls around 1946. He joined a small training group led by Perls in 1948 in New York, and went on to contribute a chapter to the book which defined Gestalt Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Excitement and Growth in the Human Personality, co-authored by Perls, Paul Goodman and Hefferline, published in 1951. He was the third and junior author and provided the section containing practical exercises.
He went on to join the Behaviourist school of psychology.
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Some of their strengths
Ralph Hefferline has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Altruistic, Independent, Optimistic, Honest, Perseverent, Artistic, and Generous.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Ralph Hefferline is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who is charismatic and resourceful.
Charming and Sophisticated
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Ralph Hefferline well know them as someone who can be classy, glamorous, and worldly, like jewelry.
Organized and Achievement-oriented
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Ralph Hefferline as someone who is organized, goal-oriented, practical, and persevering.
Who is hardworking, intellectual, and easygoing, who loves higher education and learning and sharing ideas with others, and who loves healthy competition.
Perceptive and Visionary
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Ralph Hefferline is someone who has a natural awareness about what is going on in the surrounding environment and the world at large, and a refined vision of how to navigate it.
They are also someone who is patient, assertive, and who is a natural leader that likes to help others in need.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Ralph Hefferline tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Ralph Hefferline's challenges
While Ralph Hefferline has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Ralph Hefferline can be Rebellious, Stubborn, Emotionally Distant, Idle, Callous, Selfish, and Worrying.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Ralph Hefferline's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Callous and Selfish
Ralph Hefferline is someone who can be standoffish, pessimistic, and ruthless, who can have difficulty concentrating and be impatient, can have difficulty discovering the keys to personal contentment, and who can have a tendency to overwork and hoard wealth and possessions.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Ralph Hefferline also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
