Ira Progoff

Dr. Ira Progoff was an influential American depth psychologist, psychotherapist, and author who studied under renowned psychoanalyst C.G. Jung. He dedicated his professional life to developing practical methods for inner growth, self-discovery, and psychological integration.

He is internationally renowned as the creator of the Intensive Journal Method, a structured writing system designed to help individuals access their inner resources and navigate life transitions. He detailed this transformative psychological framework in his seminal work, At a Journal Workshop.

Progoff founded Dialogue House to train facilitators and propagate his journal methods globally. His innovative contributions to humanistic psychology and personal journaling continue to guide therapists, educators, and individuals seeking holistic self-awareness.