HPY 600   Studies and Application of Centeredness in Eastern Traditions — Sections 1 through 4
Section 1: This course explores the theories and concept of internal Centeredness. Students will study and discuss concepts from Taoism and the Tao Te Ching and will practice the Asian exercises to classically train internal centeredness. Section 2 continues the exploration into the state of being known as centeredness, or being centered. Students will go deeper into the practices of connecting to center and releasing physiological and psychological distractions and impediments to centeredness. Section 3 refines the practices of being centered. This course will particularly focus on the skills and strategies of regaining centeredness after “losing” centeredness. In Section 4, students will have the opportunity to deepen their connection to their internal energy system. The focus will be on Asian methods such as Tai Chi and Chi Kung.

HPY 610   Childhood Development Studies
This course focuses on the works of Pia Mellody and the five major principles of functional childhood development. Students will both study and discuss these principles along with completing the corresponding workbook on the five principles.

HPY 611   Understanding the Role of Mother and the Female Principle in Childhood Development
This course will explore the understanding of the Female Principle, also known as animus and yin, and the role of mother in core childhood development.

HPY 612   Understanding the Role of Father in Childhood Development
This course will explore the understanding of the Male Principle, also known as anima and yang, and the role of father in core childhood development.

HPY 620   Somatic Methods for Discharging Subconscious Belief Patterns — Sections 1 & 2
Section 1 of this course explores the theory and practice of somatic release method for clearing physiological trauma associated with dysfunctional childhood learning. Section 2 explores the theory and practice of additional modalities to release childhood beliefs from the emotional and physical body.

HPY 630   Skills and Strategies in Therapeutic Feedback — Sections 1 & 2
In Section 1 of this course, students both develop skills to be used in recording therapeutic feedback from questionnaire material, and gain insight into the concepts behind these skills and strategies. In Section 2, students focus on refining the skills explored in the first section, with students engaging each other in practice exchanges as well as facilitator feedback.

HPY 640   Understanding and Therapeutic Application of the Right Brain
This study and practicum course will explore the theories supporting the nature and function of the right, and students will practice utilizing the right brain in therapeutic methodologies.

HPY 641   Understanding and Utilizing the Psychological Questionnaire
This course studies the nature of psychological questionnaires from a classical psychometric perspective as well as from a holistic perspective.

HPY 650   Studies and Practice in Personification of Identity Aspects with Special Focus on the Inner Child
This course will explore the concept of our being having different aspects that can be seen as unique individuals, or personifications. The focus will be on the personification known as the “inner child”.

HPY 651   Skills and Strategies for Inner Child Therapeutic Processes
This course explores therapeutic methods for the integration and connection of the adult and inner child personifications.

HPY 655   Exploring Domains of Consciousness
This course explores the work of the Arica Institute known as “Domains of Consciousness”.  Students will learn to identify nine key areas of life and how these areas manifest holistic patterns.

HPY 656   Overview of Energetic Healing Methods
This course will focus on the upcoming field of energetic healing, its theories and methods. Students will receive an introduction to the SpectraVision Bio Scanning technology and principles of homeopathy.

HPY 657   Integrating Eclectic Modalities into the Holistic Method
This course explores the integration of various body mind methods into the Holistic Psychology program format.

HPY 700   Practicum in Holistic Psychology — General
Students in the Holistic Psychology program are required to develop opportunities to train and practice Holistic Psychology methods and processes and receive ongoing supervision. This is to be set up in concert with and approved by the mentor. 150 practice hours.

HPY 701   Practicum in Holistic Psychology — Inner Work
Students in the Holistic Psychology program are required to have a direct experience of what is being explored in the program. In order to bring authenticity and integrity to the work students will do with others, students must undergo substantial personal evolution. This is to be set up in concert with and approved by the mentor. A minimum of 40 hours of direct experience with practitioners, a minimum of 300 hours of self-work (this can include meditation, yoga, etc.), plus supervision.

HPY 800   Dissertation Research Project
A doctorate level dissertation is required and the proposal must be submitted to the mentor and department chair.  Upon approval, students will work with their mentors to gain direction for research, format, and editing.  This project will be a culmination of the student’s knowledge, making a significant contribution to the field of Expressive Arts Therapy.
 

ELECTIVES
Students enrolled in the Holistic Psychology Ph.D. program are required to take a 40 elective credits. In the combined M.A./Ph.D. program, students are required to take 70 elective credits. Elective courses may be recommended by the university to ensure the student receives a well-rounded education and students are encouraged to take electives that focus on their core areas of educational interest.

Alternative electives to the courses below may be designed by students and submitted to their mentor and the university for approval, truly giving students to opportunity to customize their education. A sample syllabus can be provided to interested students. In addition, with prior university approval, students can receive course credits for certain relevant workshops and conferences attended.

HPY 660   Neuro Linguistic Programming
This course is based on the research project to determine common characteristics and modalities of great achievers. Students will learn about sensorial preferences such as auditory, visual, or kinesthetic dominant behavioral traits. The course will also describe the understanding of how linguistics affects behavior strategies and patterns. 

HPY 661   Chinese Five Elements
This course will describe the ideological foundation of Chinese Acupuncture called the Five Elements. Students will learn about the Elements of Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood and how they are reflected in all living things. They will also learn the holistic correspondences of these Elements in human life. 

HPY 662   Gestalt Therapy
This course focuses on the study of Fritz Perl’s work developed in the 40’s-50’s. Students will learn the Gestalt understanding about perception, gestalt formation and the tendency of organisms to complete the incomplete gestalt, to form "wholes" in experience. 

HPY 663   Bioenergetic Therapy
Founded by Alexander Lowen, M.D., bioenergetics is a further development of the psychoanalytic work of Wilhelm Reich. Bioenergetics combines work with the body and work with the mind to create an in-depth understanding of who the person is, and what s/he needs in order to be fully alive and vibrant.

HPY 664   Tai Chi Push Hands
Pushing Hands is a simplified form of sparring popular with students of Tai Chi. Lacking the punches and kicks common in the practice fighting of many external martial arts, Pushing Hands is a gentle sport of control where success is achieved by upsetting the balance of one's opponent. 

HPY 665   Affect of Eye Movement in Therapy
This course is an overview of different theories and methods associated with use of the eyes for therapeutic process. The course explores RET (Rapid Eye Technology), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Tibetan eye work, and Bates vision correction work. 

HPY 667   Introduction to Bach Flower Essences
Overview of the subtle liquid extracts known as flower essences and the affect the different essences have on our emotional and spiritual self. This body of knowledge was most clearly developed in the 30’s by Dr. Edward Bach. 

HPY 668   Introduction to Aromatherapy
Overview of the principles and applications of the oils of botanical plants. Students will study the therapeutic as well as the fragrance indications of the plants.  

HPY 669   Introduction to Yoga
This course will review yoga as a spiritual practice. Included will be study of the eight fold limbs of yoga and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

HPY 670   Introduction to Movement Awareness Methodology
This course will overview the works of Feldenkrais, Alexander, Trager and others. Students will experience and learn the structural and psychological benefits of conscious movement work. 

HPY 671   Introduction to Mantra and Chanting
This course studies the science and application of mantra and chanting from the different spiritual traditions. Students will practice and observe the affect of these ancient pure sounds. 

HPY 672   Introduction to Breathwork for Emotional Clearing
This course will review the use of the breath to purge emotional trauma and physical trauma from the body. The course will include introduction to yogic pranayama and Rebirth breathing.

HPY 673   Matrix Energetics — Level 1
Matrix Energetics is a complete system of healing, self-care and transformation. It is a transferable and teachable phenomenon, powered by intent, which has a physical and observable effect every time. Complete beginners as well as seasoned health care practitioners are able to perform and utilize this work to affect change-with no waiting and no running of energy. Matrix Energetics is based on the laws and expression of subtle energy physics and the concepts and laws of quantum physics, superstring theory and Sheldrake's Morphic Resonance.

HPY 674   Matrix Energetics — Level 2
Beyond Level 1 techniques of 2-pointing, archetypes, modules and the 21 key healing frequencies, Level 2 introduces templates for using Matrix Energetics to streamline the work and help the  practitioner make choices on where and how to use this work quickly.

HPY 675   Matrix Energetics — Level 3
Level 3 addresses using advanced ancient principles and quantum-based consciousness in transforming lives, healing, and well-being.

HPY 676   Prayer, Gratitude and Forgiveness
This course focuses on utilizing prayer with a focus on gratitude and forgiveness to bring one's life into balance, and healing pain and patterning that has been passed down for thousands of years.