Projects
Publications/Presentations/Professional Projects
Books
Luvmour, B., & Luvmour, J. (Spring, 2019). Everyone wins!: Cooperative games and activities (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: New Society Publishers.
Brain Development and The Natural Learning Relationships of children, (2018). (Vol. 5). Portland, OR: Luvmour Consulting, LLC.
- Brain Development and The Natural Learning Relationships of children, (2018). (Vol. 5). Portland, OR: Luvmour Consulting, LLC.
- A Compendium of writings: The work and ideas of Luvmour & Luvmour 2010 – 2016, (2018). (Vol. 4). Portland, OR: Luvmour Consulting, LLC.
- Freedom in Education: Talks at the Brockwood Park Krishnamurti School 30th Anniversary (2018). (Vol. 3). Portland, OR: Luvmour Consulting, LLC.
- Effective Boundaries with children: Creating and maintaining healthy boundaries with all age children (2018). (Vol. 2). Portland, OR: Luvmour Consulting, LLC.
- Natural Learning Relationships: An introduction to whole-child development (Vol. 1). Portland, OR: Luvmour Consulting, LLC.
Luvmour, B. (2012). Beyond Metaphor: Dialogue from the realm of self-knowledge. Portland, OR: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
Optimal Parenting—Using Natural Learning Relationships to Nurture the Whole Child, Sentient Publications, March, 2006.
Win, Win Games for All Ages: Cooperative Activities for Building Social Skills, (2002). New Society Publishers.
Natural Learning Relationships, How Children Grow and Learn, (1993). Published Celestial Arts.
Tiger by the Tail, Essays on the Inherent Spirituality of Natural Learning Relationships, (1998). Summa Press.
Everybody Wins, (1988). New Society Publishers. A collection of cooperative activities designed to build self-esteem, resolve conflict and enhance communication.
Books on cooperative games and activities:
- Luvmour, B., & Luvmour, J. (2019). Everyone wins!: Cooperative games and activities (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: New Society Publishers.
- Luvmour, J., & Luvmour, B. (2002). Win-Win games for all ages: Cooperative activities for building social skills. Canada: New Society Publishers.
- Luvmour, B., & Luvmour, J. (1990). Everyone wins!: Cooperative games and activities. Philadelphia, PA: New Society Publishers.
- Luvmour, B., & Luvmour, J. (1989). Towards Peace: Cooperative Games & Activities. Nevada City, CA: Center for Educational Guidance Press. (Parent’s Choice Award Recipient)
Audio CD Set:
- Luvmour, B., & Luvmour, J. (2005). Optimal Parenting CD Set: The Natural Learning Rhythms approach to family well-being. Portland, OR.
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Articles:
- Luvmour, J. (2011). Education and the consciousness of the developing child. ENCOUNTER: Education for meaning and social justice, 24(4), 15-23.
- Luvmour, J. (2011). Developing together: Parents meeting children’s developmental imperatives. Journal of Adult Development, 18(4), 164-171.
- Luvmour, J. (2011). Nurturing children’s well-being: A developmental response to trends of over-diagnosis and overmedication. Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 51(3), 350-368.
- Luvmour, J., & Loomis, M. (2009). Nurturing the child’s well-being: Key markers to support well-being in physiological and psycho-emotional development. Naturopathic Doctor News & Review, 5(9), 1-4.
- Luvmour, J. (2001). Families Learning Together. Family Post, p. 2.
- Luvmour, J. (2001). Rites of Passage in Our Times. Nevada City, CA.
- Luvmour, J. (2000). A Mother’s Humble View. EnCompass Newsletter, p. 2.
- Luvmour, J., & Luvmour, B. (1999). Confluence: Synthesizing the insights of Joseph Chilton Pearce and Natural Learning Rhythms, Paths of Learning (pp. 15).
- Luvmour, J., & Luvmour, B. (1999). Freedom in Education (Vol. October 10th, 1998). Bramdean, Hampshire, UK: 30th Anniversary Educational Conference of the Brockwood Park Krishnamurti Educational Center.
- Luvmour, J., & Luvmour, B. (1999c). Spirituality and Human Rights (Vol. 1995, pp. 9). San Francisco, CA: Convention on Spirit and Human Rights by the Fetzer Foundation.
- Luvmour, B. a. J. (1995, March, 1995). Teenagers and the Shadow. Holistic Education Review, Volume 8, 13.
Websites of Interest
Writing Sample
The Answer: An Appreciation of the Consciousness of Children and Its Implications for Social Justice and Spiritual Awakening
By: Ba Luvmour, MA
Hurt and wounded people make hurtful and wounding decisions. This is the inevitable conclusion of a century of incisive psychological inquiry and several millennium of enlightened spiritual philosophy. So, instead of looking at the consequences of bad decisions such as stupid wars, environmental degradation, or a seducible citizenry which can only induce palliative responses, it is imperative that we examine human consciousness itself. Therein lays the possibility of fundamental change. Appreciation of consciousness is the Rosetta stone by which we can understand our actions and take the deliberate, responsible steps to direct them towards optimal well-being.
Unsurprisingly, very few of us take the time to investigate consciousness. Nowhere are we encouraged to do so. Schooling centers of fact retention and regurgitation. Religion depends upon a set of beliefs, not insight. Both rely on fear, the enemy of consciousness investigation. Religions see life as redemption for sin, or bad karma, or some other sort of fall. Schooling threatens students with failure.
Both are remarkable failures. James Gilligan, renowned expert on the nature, causes and consequences of violence, bitingly makes the case in his book, Violence. Alice Miller, eminent psychiatrist and author of the groundbreaking For Your Own Good, insists our schools are infected with a “poisonous pedagogy.” Both make the same point over and over. If you have been oppressed you will oppress, unless you consciously transform the wound. Oppression is shaming. Shame is the root of violence. Violence comes in obvious and subtle packages, but always has the intention, not matter how poorly conceived, of redeeming the shame.
Our ignorance leaves us bereft. The most precious human gift, consciousness, the ability to self observe and self reflect, is left under the tree like an unwanted pair of socks while the glitterati of data and power call like the ring called to Gollum. Love is trivialized into sex and romance, spirituality becomes the province of the few and is confused with mysticism, and social justice looks like policy adjustments rather than the celebration of our common humanity.
It is time for a change.
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