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Japan Assoc for Transpersonal Psychology/Psychiatry 20th Academic Conference Theme From Esalen To Kumano: Body-Nature-Transformation to spiritual culture roote...d in life Keynote: Prof. Touji Kamada (Professor Emeritus, Kyoto University) Chair: Prof. Haruhiko Murakawa (Kansai University) Saturday, February 29 and Sunday, March 1, 2020 Place: Kumano Hongu Taisha Zuihoden (Honmiyacho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture) (CIIS gets a shout out on the webpage: http://www.jatp.info/link.html)

Bridge Program Summer Intensive 2019, group photo! Enjoy the start of the fall semester!

Nice article about the Bridge Program! California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS)

Nice article about the the Bridge Program!

Jorge Ferrer is considered one of the main architects of second-wave transpersonal psychology and is best known for his participatory approach to spiritual know...ing and religious pluralism. He is an international lecturer and professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. He teaches courses on transpersonal and integral studies, comparative mysticism, participatory theory, embodied spiritual inquiry, and spiritual perspectives on sexuality and intimate relationships. SoulSpace is wonderful program in Canada. Take a listen!

CIIS was well represented at the conference! Faculty and students that presented at the conference included: Department of Anthropology & Social Change: Prof Andrej Grubacic PhD Student Rallie Murray ... PhD Student Francesca Santos Department of Ecology, Spirituality and Religion: PhD Student Chantal Yazbek PhD Student Joan Provencher PhD Graduate Laura Pustarfi Department Philosophy, Cosmology and Consciousness: Prof Mathew Segall Department of East-West Psychology PhD Student Ryan Warman Department of Transformative Inquiry PhD Student Sam Leguizamon Grant Department Community Mental Health Prof Fernando Castrillon

Check out this free panel discussion about emotional and mental wellness during the dissertation phase. Sponsored by Student Union.

Dear CIIS Community, You're invited to attend the Drama Therapy Program's upcoming weekend of capstone presentations; there are 8 Self-Revelatory Performances and one paper presentation - taking place Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoon at Counterpulse Theatre. More info. below; if interested, please RSVP with the indicated link. Renée... Renee Emunah, Chair, Drama Therapy Program

Interested in expanding your sense of diversity and cross-cultural awareness? Love learning and sharing cultural perspectives with others? ... Program participants pursue graduate or professional study, advanced research or English teaching in elementary and secondary schools or universities. Each year, approximately 1,500 Americans traveling to more than 130 countries receive support from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program CIIS Fulbright Adviser, Jody O’Connor and Career Development Manager, Sandra Williams are hosting Ms. Elena Perez, 2018 Fulbright Program alumna, San Cristóbal, Galápagos Islands. Elena will present on the Fulbright Program, tips for applying and for a general Q & A for CIIS students. THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2019 1-3PM, AREA 5 (MISSION STREET CAMPUS) Join URL: https://ciis.zoom.us/j/360548152 FOR MORE INFORMATION https://www.cies.org/program/fulbright-us-scholar-program