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3.00 Credits
The senses give our mind access to the world. All human senses, including sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch, bodily sensations, etc., are studied. Students practice contemplative sensory awareness, attending to nuance and detail and document their own experience by journaling. Introspection (direct observation of conscious experience) joins with scientific understanding of perceptual processes in laboratory exercises, lecture and discussion. Findings from modern research on perception and attention provide more complete understanding of the embodied nature of subjective experience.
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Students learn basic human physical, nutritional requirements from four perspectives: the field of nutritional anthropology; the scientific discoveries of the twentieth century; direct experience; and from intuition. Students acquire information and tools to determine a diet that suits them best now, as well as how to alter that diet as requirements may change during life. We study the dietary changes in the twentieth century that underlie our most common causes of chronic disease and death and suggest nutritional strategies to prevent those diseases.
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We are complex beings living in an interconnected universe. Students explore the exciting and innovative approaches of systems thinking and chaos theory to help understand themselves and their relationship with the world. Students learn "tools for thought"-ideas such as wholeness, emergence and feedback-to gain insight into the nature of mind, families and organizations. Class readings and videos include such original thinkers as Fritjof Capra, Gregory Bateson, Rupert Sheldrake and Francisco Varel
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This class focuses on the relationship between the body and mind through basic patterns of movement. Students experience their patterns through guided development and transform movement patterns in both themselves and others. The basis of the work is Body-Mind Centering , movement reeducation, and analysis developed by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen. This class includes a study of living anatomy that brings awareness to the different body systems, developmental movements, and supports alignment and integration. Open to upper-division Contemplative Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies students only. Others by permission of the instructor.
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This course introduces statistical analysis and research methods used to test theories within psychological science. Students learn the most common techniques for describing data and making inferences in psychological research. Students learn to develop research questions, design rigorous and ethically sound experiments, and collect, analyze and interpret data. Prerequisite: PSYB 101.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the "law of the five elements" and the system of medicine connected with it. The ancient Chinese viewed body, mind and spirit as inseparable from the world of nature; careful observation of nature reveals the cause of suffering to any or all of these three areas. Through lecture, discussion and hands-on exercises, students examine their existing state of physical, mental and spiritual health. Students develop tools and skills to help improve personal and interpersonal environments. Open to upper-division students only. Others by permission of the department.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to somatic psychology, this course presents theoretical conceptualizations of the body-mind continuum, emphasizing emotions, movement, perception and the nature of illness and healing as illustrated by recent scientific theories and findings. By studying how our bodies and psyches weave together, we can become aware of their interdependence and construct more effective therapeutic experiences both for ourselves and for others. Students learn the fundamental principles of the somatic psychology field and explore in depth their relationship with advanced developmental psychology theories. Prerequisite: PSYB 101; PSYB 100 is strongly recommended.
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This required course is an introduction to the psychological principles and sitting practice of mindfulness/awareness meditation, and is drawn from the Tibetan and Zen Buddhist traditions as well as the Shambhala teachings of sacred warriorship. We explore the many ways-both obvious and subtle-in which ego-fixation creates suffering and confusion in our lives. We train students to begin to develop inner tranquility, insight and loving-kindness as the essential ground for working effectively with their own life challenges and those of other people. Open to Contemplative Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies students with 45 credits only. Others by permission of instructor.
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A continuation of the work in PSYB 223. Students work more deeply with five element diagnoses-the officials, color, sound, odor and emotion diagnosis in our personal healing journeys. In addition, we journey to various local plants and trees to access their wisdom and healing powers within the context of the five elements. This is a beginning of the work with "plant spirit medicine." Students are expected to have a solid ground in the elements, seasons and officials so that there is a strong base for work with diagnosis. Prerequisite: PSYB 223. Open to upper-division students only. Others by permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth examination of the principles of compassionate action, as taught in both the Tibetan tradition of Mahayana Buddhism (the bodhisattva path) and the Western tradition of service to others. Students learn and practice tonglen meditation, and the skills of deep listening, empathic attendance, dialogue and servant leadership. Each student also writes weekly reflection papers that track the unfolding of a helping relationship with another person in light of the principles being presented. Prerequisite: PSYB 314 or meditation experience and permission of instructor. Open to Contemplative Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies students only. Others by permission of instructor.
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