Education
I have an MA in Integral Counseling Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). I am currently in the East-West Psychology PhD program at CIIS. CIIS is a unique private university in San Francisco founded in 1968. CIIS is an accredited member of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the American Psychological Association (APA). CIIS has the world’s first counseling master’s degree with a transpersonal or East-West perspective, these CIIS programs also provide a solid grounding in traditional teaching, especially depth psychology. Students value being part of a mindful, involved community within an academically rigorous university.
CIIS’s mission statement is as follows:
- California Institute of Integral Studies is an accredited institution of higher education that strives to embody spirit, intellect, and wisdom in service to individuals, communities, and the Earth. The Institute expands the boundaries of traditional degree programs with interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and applied studies in psychology, philosophy, religion, cultural anthropology, transformative learning and leadership, integrative health, and the arts. Offering a personal learning environment and supportive community, CIIS provides an extraordinary education for people committed to transforming themselves and the world.
This is elaborated into seven ideals, which affirm that CIIS
- Practices an integral approach to learning and research
- Affirms spirituality
- Commits to cultural diversity
- Fosters multiple ways of learning and teaching
- Advocates feminism and sustainability
- Supports community
- Strives for an integral and innovative governance