The Mind-Body and Energy Psychology course will be a theoretical and experiential examination of mind-body and energy psychology and its application in the practice of psychology as a complement to traditional psychotherapy. We will explore the difference between “treating” and “healing,” along with the various possibilities beyond what is typically considered as the “cause” or “reason” as to “why” various methods do or do not work. This will include a thorough discussion of energy methods' application in clinical settings for the treatment of trauma, anxiety and other manifestations of distress.
Students will be expected to do Donna Eden’s “Daily Routine,” which takes approximately 7 minutes, and we will discuss the impact, or lack thereof, for students. Students will also be learning (or reviewing) basic energy psychology methods. Energy self-care will be interwoven with our discussions of consciousness and challenges that arise for students during the semester, especially regarding our discussions of consciousness and personal growth/advancement. The course should result in an elevation in each student’s level of consciousness, which in turn results in increased inner peace.
- Instructor: Russell Fuller
This course engages in a comprehensive study of the anatomy of the human body and of the human physiological systems. Emphasis is given to the healthy physiological functioning of each internal organ from the biochemical and electrophysiological viewpoints.
- Instructor: Hideki Mori
This course is based on the vision of Dr. Hiroshi Motoyama whose background spans religious studies, philosophy, psychology, biology, and an understanding of Western and Eastern paradigms. From this experience, Dr. Motoyama developed a holistic study of human life, which includes body, mind and spirit, intended to bridge different paradigms of thought and to foster the harmonious realization of a global society. The course introduces students to this integral view of life.
- Instructor: Roger Cavnaugh
The students will develop an understanding of the physical basis for the “aura,” the “chakras,” and the acupuncture system in terms of their behavior as physical fields. This new understanding will likely lead to many new ideas for future research and practical application, which can help test this model and will be of value to the students of this new science, healing practitioners as well as to professionals in conventional academic discipline . The overall goal of this course is to build a bridge between the traditional esoteric or clairvoyant understanding of energy healing and a new description based on scientific principles, using the latest discoveries from many fields of science. It now appears that such a comprehensive understanding of living systems is possible, and this course describes the various elements that make it up.
The teachers and seers of the Hebrew tradition mediated between the everyday world and the spirit world that infused their lives. This course will consider how Jesus drew upon the Spirit world to alleviate suffering and seek a new social order, deviating from aspects of its’ Hebraic origins. He was concerned about humanity enough to suffer on its’ behalf. We will study the doctrines, the core beliefs and tenets. Over time political and cultural factors have brought about diversity. We will trace the strands that both unite and mark the three major divisions: Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy and Protestantism.
- Instructor: Sharon Mijares, Ph.D.
The course reviews the varied attitudes and values as regards human sexuality and many cultural myths surrounding sexual practices as well alternate lifestyles. Basic knowledge about sexual health and associated physical and emotional issues will be explored, along with types of dysfunction and problems encountered in counseling situations. Current therapeutic concepts and interventions will also be presented.
- Instructor: marcy lupo