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Psychotherapy and Exorcism Possession and psychopathology

Norberto R. Keppe

A scientific study of the link between possession and psychopathology

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“Humanity is on the verge of solving its greatest problem, which is to free itself from the satanic power that took over the twentieth century.” Norberto R. Keppe
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  1. 01 Our Entangled Spiritual RealityThe influence no one talks about: the very real influence from the spiritual world. Listen →
  2. 02 Human Resonance with EvilWe explore the perverse human attraction to evil. Listen →
  3. 03 Certainty of the DivineLooking around at the intricate way natural processes mesh together perfectly, we'd be foolish to rule out a divine cause. Listen →
  4. 04 Man's Greatest EnemyWe seldom in our modern world even think of putting temptation down to influence from nefarious spirits. Reason over superstition would read the promotional literature for the modern point of view. Listen →
  5. 05 Seduction by EvilExorcisms, those most graphic of examples of possession by evil, show the possessed as being unwilling recipients of spiritual invasions. Norberto Keppe states the opposite: we actually select the evil we want. Listen →
  6. 06 A Study of TemptationDoes temptation carry with it an obligation to control our temptations? Maybe that deserves a more careful consideration today. Listen →
  7. 07 Dark Spirituality and VictimizationIt's common in horrible situations to think, “Where is God?” As if He's abandoned us. As if we're victims. But that's not true. We explore that today on our program. Listen →
  8. 08 Power and Demonic EnvyPower and Demonic Envy, today on Thinking with Somebody Else's Head. Listen →

“Man’s first mistake comes when he denies that the planet is dominated by demons.”

Norberto R. Keppe

Explained

Psychotherapy and Exorcism Explained

The Problem

The split between exorcism and medicine has caused great confusion. This separation has made it impossible to understand what belongs to which. This idea has also led the human being to believe that we are victims, either of demons, or of eating the wrong foods or of any other type of physical behavior. As a result, we have impeded medical doctors from considering the psychological life in their treatment and dissuaded exorcists from accepting medical treatment and medicine in their process.

If exorcism worked as the exorcists generally think it does, the possessed would be free of their demons after a single session. This does not happen, however, and in fact, the process can drag on for years, illustrating the need for treatment of the psyche as well.

“The split between exorcism and medicine has caused great confusion.” Norberto R. Keppe
Painting of a woman seated beside a sunlit window, with an empty chair behind her

The central problem

Why separating spiritual and psychological questions leaves the problem unresolved.

  1. 01 Introduction The passage the book opens with: the mistake at the root of exorcism as it is usually practised.
  2. 02 A Study on the Devil Are demons real, or only symbols of human attitudes? Keppe's answer is neither of the easy ones.
  3. 03 The Demon is a Schizophrenic Spiritual Being Psychosis can be identified as a kind of possession — which is why this type of individual is completely illogical and deficient in affection.

Spiritual influence and the mind

The articles on spiritual influence, choice, and mental health.

  1. 01 Demons have a Direct Influence in the Human Mind We are not operating alone. Not only psychotics are influenced by malicious spirits.
  2. 02 We Are Under the Influence of Good and Bad Spirits The spiritual life has two paths: the divine way, and the way of the demons and wandering souls.
  3. 03 We Fell From Paradise to Hell on Earth In paradise we enjoyed the company of superior beings; today we are surrounded by the inferior spirits — and that has been our choice.
  4. 04 Angels, Demons and Mental Health Keppe asserted that we are never good — or bad — alone. Spiritual influence in daily life is far more prevalent than we think.

Evil in human life and society

How these ideas extend from the individual to culture and social life.

  1. 01 Man is a Demon to his Fellow Man The battle to accomplish evil destroys intelligence, love and dignity. Trouble-making ruins the person's natural structure.
  2. 02 The Banalization of Evil Good. Evil. What's the difference? There are universal laws we break when we do something nasty — and it pays us to know that.
  3. 03 The Greatest Theories of the Twentieth Century were Directly Inspired by Lucifer The so-called unconscious does not exist in itself; it is simply the absence of consciousness. This dialectical point changes everything.

Author

Norberto R. Keppe

Norberto Keppe (1927–2026) was an influential and prolific author, psychoanalyst and independent physics researcher of Brazilian and German descent.

He completed his psychoanalytical education in Vienna in the late 1950s, where he worked and studied with the leading psychoanalysts of the time, including Viktor Frankl (Polyclinic Hospital, School of Existential Analysis), Knut Baumgarten (Child Guidance Clinic) and Igor Caruso (Circle of Deep Psychology). He then went on to found the Society of Integral Psychoanalysis (Analytical Trilogy), where he developed his own scientific theories and method for treating patients. His 1977 discovery of inversion marked the structural foundation of Analytical Trilogy.

Norberto R. Keppe

He was successful in integrating science, philosophy and spirituality, thus providing a new orientation for all fields of human knowledge, especially psychoanalysis and psychosomatic medicine and related areas. France’s National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) has called him, “Undoubtedly the most original heterodox, contemporaneous writer in the world today.”

His expansive career included directing the Psychosomatic Medicine Study Group at the Clinical Hospital of the University of São Paulo, and working as a guest professor at São Paulo’s Pontifical Catholic University (PUC) and USP’s Faculty of Medicine. He was also a prolific author, penning 50 books on psycho-socio-spiritual pathology.

In 2000, Keppe dedicated himself to the study and disinversion of physics, which he continued for over 25 years. His research led to the creation of highly innovative and sustainable resonant motor technology (the Keppe Motor), which has secured numerous international patents and won many awards worldwide for energy efficiency.

During his long career, Keppe treated thousands of clients at his clinic, trained psychoanalysts and led the Keppe Motor engineering group at the Keppe Motor Workshop in Brazil.

A charismatic communicator, he produced television and radio programs for more than 50 years. These scientific programs continue to be broadcast throughout Brazil and on more than 200 channels in 40 countries.

Keppe inspired the creation of the Keppe & Pacheco Trilogical College and the Holy Mother of All Peoples College, which both teach his groundbreaking scientific discoveries. He is also the creator of the psycholinguistic method used at Millennium – Language Center of the Trilogical Colleges. His teachings and work continue to help and motivate countless thousands of people around the world.

”Undoubtedly the most original heterodox contemporary writer of our times.”

French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS)