S O F I A U N I V E R S I T Y COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Saturday, June 24th, 2017

Moving Humanity Forward

SOFIA UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Saturday, June 24, 2017

PROCESSIONAL(Please remain seated during the processional.)

Invocation Robert Frager, Founder and President Emeritus

Welcome Mary Flett, Alumna

Welcome Liz Li, President Faculty Introduction Mary Flett, Alumna

Introduction of George Zimmer Marilyn Schlitz

Commencement Address George Zimmer “Moving Humanity Forward”

Master’s Response Travis Gray, MACP and Jennifer Nagrath, MATP

Musical Interlude: Taiko Drummers

Conferral of Degrees Bachelor of Arts Barbara Hecker Master of Arts John Elfers, Jennifer Crane, Robert Wood Master of Science in Computer Science Barbara Hecker

Jill Mellick Award video presentation Susan O’Connell Doctor of Philosophy Marilyn Schlitz Doctor of Psychology Fred Luskin

In Memory of Dana Alshirawi Nauman Malik

Charge to Graduates Liz Li, President

Closing Remarks Mary Flett, Alumna

RECESSIONAL

Refreshments immediately following in the lobby

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER

“I’m not worried about artificial intelligence giving computers the ability to think like humans. I’m more concerned about people thinking like computers

without values or compassion, without concern for consequences. That is what we need you to help us guard against. Because if science is a search in the

darkness, then the humanities are a candle that shows us where we’ve been and the danger that lies ahead.” - Apple CEO Tim Cook

SOFIA UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Johan Nic Vold, Board Chairman

Sheng (Victor) Dong

Jess Ghannam, Ph D

Robert Hu

Marwan Jabri, Ph D

Jochen Kleinknecht, Ph D

Qiaoyun (Liz) Li, Ph D

Neema Moraveji, Ph D

Maggie Tsai

Dear Graduates,It is truly a privilege to be here with you, your families and friends on such a remarkable and important day My warm welcome goes out to all of you Let me also thank our distinguished faculty, trustees, and staff for their outstanding efforts in making this day possible Today is all about you It marks one more step in your already amazing success story It represents the culmination of your efforts and investments towards achieving your academic, professional and personal growth goals Although you’ve come far, this pinnacle is actually just a new beginning, one that will lead to even greater accomplishments and contributions You will leave here today and embark on a journey to transform the world, making a positive impact on both those around you and the wider world by paying your knowledge forward and applying all that you learned and experienced

For some of you, this impact will be felt in the field of technology In 2014, the visionary foresight of the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology came forward full force as Sofia University chose to bring technology together with transpersonal psychology to provide a humanistic foundation for a new breed of students That vision is now realized as the University achieves its very first milestone by graduating its first cohort of students from the Master of Science in Computer Science program

What does this mean? It means that as data scientists, software designers, transformative technologists and computer engineers, you are empowered with the transpersonal values that Tim Cook felt were key elements that guarded people from thinking like computers with no regard for the consequences Now, when society begins to worry about how AI will replace humans, or how drones can be used to kill more people in war, a new breed of engineers is entering the marketplace that has the perspective to use these same technologies for good Because of your time here, you have the power to impact others using cutting edge technology in positive, rather than harmful ways You have been given the tools to make choices and decisions that move humanity forward in ways that compassionately promote human welfare Dear Graduates, I trust that you will represent Sofia University with energy and pride Whether as our psychologists, counselors, coaches, data scientists or business leaders, we will be looking to you to make a difference

Thank you and Congratulations Class of 2017!

Liz Li, Ph D

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SOFIA UNIVERSITY FACULTY

CORE FACULTYBarbara Hecker - Dean of Faculty

David BergnerJennifer Crane Donna Dulo Ronni Gillenson Carol Haefner Fred LuskinNancy Rowe Kaye-Ailsa RowanRobert Wood Kelly Yi

ADJUNCT FACULTY

ASSOCIATE CORE

John ElfersTed EsserRuth JudyVicki Lundin-TaylorSean MaWilka RoigRenee Snow,Brandon Thompson Nick Walker

Susan AikenNaheed AliEvelyn AndrewsYoussef ArbabKate BartenhagenMichelle DalyArnaud DelormeRobert FerrerAntonia FokkenMelissa FritchleAnn GilaGeorge GuimLinda HammondKaren HeroldZoran JosipovicRichard KnowlesStanley KrippnerShai LavieSean Ma

2017 MASTER’S RESPONSE SPEAKERS

TRAVIS GRAY

2017 Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

2015 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Concentration in Transpersonal Psychology

JENNIFER NAGRATH

2017 Masters of Arts in Transpersonal Psychology with a Dual Specialization in Spiritual Psychology and Creativity & Innovation

2017 Certificate in Creative Expression

Sue Ann McKeanGabriela MihalacheAngel MorganChris Olsen Melissa Risso Shani RobinsJon SchottlandSteven Schmitz Serenity SersecionKatherine StanleyTed SunGail SzekelyNick Walker Henry Wong Julie Xie Zara Zimbardo Jun Zou

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TSULTRIM GYATSO RINPOCHEJIA CUO2017 HONORARY DOCTORATE AWARDEE“In Buddhism, love is mercy. When we go to love the world with compassion, war and killing will stop; the families of war and the children- their suffering will be lost and our face will no longer be a world of unrest. When we love the environment, people will have a harmonious relationship with nature.”

Tsultrim Gyatso Rinpoche ( Jia Cuo) has been nominated by the Board of Trustees for the Honorary Doctorate at Sofia University because of his contributions in the areas of spiritualty and public service that are in alignment with the mission and values of Sofia University

Gyatso Rinpoche is deeply committed to building a compassionate world by illuminating and encouraging the interconnections that unite us across differences of language, culture, religion, or worldview As a spiritual guide he integrates modern ideas and technology atop a foundation of traditional Buddhist wisdom He has also worked to create a model for teaching in this new era that spreads wisdom and purifies minds

He is a deeply knowledgeable scholar and experienced educator, having dedicated many years of his life to spreading the teachings of the Buddha, promoting ethnic cultural revival and supporting education in remote rural areas He is also a practitioner of environmental consciousness, spreading the message of environmental protection wherever he goes and setting an example of a positive, healthy society through his deeds

Gyatso Rinpoche has hosted four workshops on Buddhism, mindfulness and meditation at Sofia University In 2015, the International Center for Mindfulness and Meditation was created between his Ci Ai Foundation and the ITP Foundation to contribute to the goals of the Institute In December 2016, the Center hosted a mindfulness and meditation workshop at Stanford, which attracted more than 200 people from the local community

In 2014, Gyatso Rinpoche’s book, “All is According to the Best of Plans” was published, quickly climbing high in the ranks of Amazon and Dangdang book sales Since then, the book has become a kind of modern maxim to sooth the soul and encourage spiritual growth, the cultivation of an open mind, better acceptance of life changes and the willingness to listen with a calm heart

GEORGE ZIMMER2003 HONORARY DOCTORATE KEYNOTE SPEAKER

“To succeed in business and maximize innovation in the 21st century, we need to unleash the energy and potentials that lie within meaningful relationships and inspired human connectedness. To build productive human relationships, the essential ingredients are trust and fairness - supported by competence, authenticity, caring, compassion and kindness. We must inspire creativity, encourage risk-taking, and boost the cultivation of reciprocity.”

George Zimmer is the father of four children and an American entrepreneur who founded both the Men’s Wearhouse and Generation Tux He is currently the Chairman and CEO of Generation Tux, as well as a member of the Board of Directors for the Institute of Noetic Sciences and the Oakland Zoo

George is a lifelong advocate of servant leadership as the most effective business management model In addition, he is also a spokesman for “conscious capitalism” to address income inequality, excessive CEO pay and a stakeholder as compared to a shareholder model He uses his intuition and passion for consciousness research and transpersonal psychology to guide his work

In the early 2000’s George’s mother was ravaged by cancer It was then that George began to support research into the therapeutic use of MDMA He has also supported fundamental research on medical marijuana

Synchronicity at work! George’s ties to Sofia/ITP have come full circle Not only is he connected to PhD Chair Marilyn Schlitz through their interactions at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, but he is also connected to 2016 Honorary Doctorate and Professor of Consciousness Deepak Chopra, whom he invited to be on the board of his company in 2004

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GLOBAL BACHELOR OF ARTSBACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Sarah Melissa Aquino Mascardo (Academic Honors)

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LIBERAL ARTS

Peizheng Liao

RESIDENTIAL AND GLOBALMASTER OF ARTS

IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

PROGRAM CHAIR: JENNIFER CRANE

CERTIFICATE CODE: CREATIVE EXPRESSION (CEC)

Bethany DonovanChristopher Colin ClarkColleen J DeJosephCorlé LaForceDayal KhalsaGiselle Margaret de CerdaJessica J JohnsonKate BenediktssonKeli Nell DeanKim Ann Clay

Laurén Elizabeth Ham GreeneMark StoneMelisa De Seguirant Moran (CEC)

Pierre Serge Renaud AramanRena Robinson-SteinerSandor StockflethSarah Kay FuhsShilpa JhinganTravis L Gray Vindio Pombo

DANA ALSHIRAWI, PH.D.IN MEMORIAM

Grace and graciousness, that was Dana Alshirawi, who sadly and untimely passed away on March 6, 2017 She had completed the requirements for her Ph D just three months prior Her dissertation, a labor of love she called “El Azima” (or the Great One), was the exploration of the personal power of Bahraini Muslim women Her dissertation advisor, Dr Jenny Wade, and her committee, considered it an original, compelling and significant piece of work

In a previous life, prior to transforming her life to study Transpersonal Psychology in California, Dana earned her

bachelor’s degree from Duke University in the early 90s, majoring in biology and political science After graduation, she worked in the fast-paced world of international finance, holding positions at prominent firms in New York, London, and Bahrain

After her beloved father’s unexpected and heartbreaking passing in 2004, Dana decided to leave the finance and business world for something different in California That something different was the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology

Dana arrived to study transpersonal psychology in the fall of 2006, moving halfway around the world to Palo Alto from her native country of Bahrain She immediately thrived in her studies at ITP and later interned at the ITP’s Community Center for Health & Wellness (CCHW) and Momentum for Mental Health in San Jose

Along the way, she developed a love for, and became a certified teacher in, the Enneagram in the Narrative Tradition She absolutely loved “doing” the Enneagram on the people in her life She was a 9, the mediator, the peacemaker She was also a Reiki Master Teacher

Dana lived a life of kindness, generosity, and unflinching hospitality (she loved hosting dinners for friends) She was a foodie, trying all the best Bay Area restaurants (Evvia, in Palo Alto, was her all-time favorite) She enjoyed traveling and exploring (she went to Burning Man in 2013 and 2015)

She is survived by her loving husband, Nauman (they met at a Meetup called the Palo Alto Fine Dining Club), her mother and 5 sisters (Seema, Reema, Serene, Rania, Mimi), her California best friends: Meghan, Miranda, Shoshona, Asma; and her Bahraini best friends: Dina, Eileen, May, Deyana

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GLOBAL MASTER OF ARTSMASTER OF ARTS IN TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY

PROGRAM CHAIR: NANCY ROWE

GLOBAL MASTER OF ARTS

INTERIM MASTER OF ARTS IN

TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY

GLOBAL MASTER OF ARTSMASTER OF ARTS IN TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY

PROGRAM CHAIR: NANCY ROWE

SPECIALIZATION CODES: CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION (CI);

TRANSFORMATIVE LIFE COACHING (TLC); SPIRITUAL PSYCHOLOGY (SP)

CERTIFICATE CODES: CREATIVE EXPRESSION (CEC) ;

TRANSFORMATIVE LIFE COACHING (CTLC)

TRANSPERSONAL ECOPSYCHOLOGY (CTE)

Caitlin Leigh Fluegge (TLC, CTLC,CTE)

Caitlin M Gill (CI, TLC, CEC,CTLC)

Carole Dawn Harward (CI, TLC, CEC,CTLC)

Christopher Jelani Shell (TLC, CTLC)

Colleen Maria Drobot (SP)

Deanna Lynn Guardiola (SP, CTE)

Deborah Michelle Halpern (TLC, CTLC)

Devi Prem (CI, TLC, CEC, CTLC)

Eldon Stephen Rogers Jr (SP, TLC, CTLC)

Erin Kress (SP, CTE)

Frances Marie Lao Reilly (SP, CEC, CTE)

Jeanne Masterson (CI, TLC, CEC,CTLC)

Jennifer Nagrath (CI, SP, CEC)

Jenny Beede (CI, TLC, CEC,CTLC)

JoAn Smith (CI, TLC, CEC,CTLC)

Juan-Carlos Piñeiro (SP, CTE)

Kali Ashura Washington (CI, CEC)

Kevin Page (CI)

Matisse Elizabeth Mulliez (CI, CEC)

Nikia Kali-Felipe (TLC, CTLC)

Samantha Lynne Meyers (SP, CTE)

Sheila M Williams (TLC, CEC,CTLC)

Victoria Klimenko (TLC, CTLC)

Kipp Daniel Trembley

Milica Zegarac

Reta Kumari Singh

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RESIDENTIAL MASTER’S PROGRAMMASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

PROGRAM CHAIR: BARBARA HECKER

CONCENTRATION CODES: DATA SCIENCE, BIG DATA & DATA MINING (DS);

SOFTWARE DESIGN & PROCESS EXCELLENCE (SD); TRANSFORMATIVE

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS COMPUTING (DRONES) (TAC)

GLOBAL DOCTORAL PROGRAMDOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PSYCHOLOGY:

CONCENTRATION IN TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGYPROGRAM CHAIR: MARILYN SCHLITZ

RESIDENTIAL DOCTORAL PROGRAMSDOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN

TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY

PROGRAM CHAIR: MARILYN SCHLITZ

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

PROGRAM CHAIR: FRED LUSKIN

DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

PROGRAM CHAIR: FRED LUSKIN

Adam Muir Heifetz Andrew S Rivadeneyra Farina Chinoy Marie Grace BrookPhillip Ross Buttner

Harish Muvvala (DS, SD)

Hui Zhang Leon Hu (DS, SD)

Mahesh Kondragunta (DS, SD)

Mayurkumar Prafulkumar Patel Nanda Gopal Chitturi (DS, SD)

Naveen Kumar Miduthuri Peizheng Liao (SD, TAC)

Rosalie T Cook (DS, SD)

Satya Siddhartha Ranga (SD)

Shailesh Madhu Bojja (SD)

Vishwatej Muddu Yicheng Zhao (DS, SD)

RESIDENTIAL MASTER’S PROGRAMMASTER OF ARTS IN WOMENS SPIRITUALITY

PROGRAM CHAIR: JOHN ELFERS

Nicole Marie VielleuxKatrina Michelle Lakisha Chantel HudsonPamela Dailey PostonShae Clark

Maytal Shalev-Eylath

Dana AlshirawiDuncan Andrew Riach

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JILL MELLICK CREATIVE EXPRESSION AWARDEES

MICAH LINTON, M A www micahlinton com2015 Sofia University AlumnusMaster’s Degree in Transpersonal Psychologywith a specialization in Creativity and Innovation

Micah Linton, M A , is a psychological assistant who integrates creative expression with trauma informed treatment while pursuing a doctoral degree in clinical psychology His passion for the creative has provided many success stories

In conjunction with UCLA’s Creative Mind Project, Linton founded the Arts and Healing program at Safe Place for Youth (SPY), a drop-in center for youths experiencing homelessness in Venice, CA The program brings in facilitators trained in the expressive arts to offer modalities ranging from yoga and mindful meditation to mandala making and 3D printing for homeless youths aged 12-25

As a visual artist, Micah continues to be stimulated by the diversity ofperspectives and expressions that manifest through the mutual exchange of self-discovery He is constantly motivated to work with new materials and methods of expression that can promote ways of inner knowing and self-awareness His artwork and writings on inner knowing have been published in the International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

Micah’s experience in the entertainment industry along with his current clinical work assist him in developing insights vital to his future work as a clinical psychologist as well as serving as the conceptual basis for a virtual reality project under development “As a way of inner knowing, creativity involves openness to new experiences and I feel

the process of visual creation taps into an unconscious realm where mental imagery intertwines with memories, fantasy, and dreams that can lead to new perceptions

while the conscious interpretation of meaning allows for an integration of experience that can promote self-discovery. As such, I aim to provide methodologies that foster

personal growth through the visual arts.”

JILL MELLICK CREATIVE EXPRESSION AWARDEES

DIANE LUCILLE MEYER, Ph D www dianemeyerart com 2013 Sofia University Alumna Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology with a concentration in Transpersonal Psychology

My own evolution as an artist began at the very early age of 4 with dance, moving on to theater, and finally painting at the age of 22 with water and watercolor I

am 64 in April 2017 It was 1975 when that creative urging, and what Rosemarie Anderson (Anderson & Braud, 2011) calls “beloveds”, (art) found a home in me

My watercolor paintings have always been about the intimate conversation between the art and me Teaching students to listen and respond within their own divine creative conversations served to be not just healing, but more a path to reassurance and re-membering of self while negotiating with an unexplainable “other” through no use of words

In hindsight, this journey has been one of empathy, and that inquiry of empathy governed my path until now and will govern my future I work with artists teaching them to paint and to find their own sacred artistic language, to understand the internal culture within their creative work I also work to facilitate an empathic inquiry in the healthcare environment with the clinicians, staff, and volunteers

“For me, the real work I do in my outer world, my true intentions come from my deep internal journey and evolution as an artist. I feel strongly that the people I know

and influence must first recover self, travel along self-empathy in order to be able to forgive and set aside their wounds, so they can wholeheartedly be present with the

suffering of others.”

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JILL MELLICK CREATIVE EXPRESSION AWARDEES

ELISA SCISCIOLI, M A www elisamusic com 2014 Sofia University Alumna Master of Transpersonal Psychology with a specialization in Creativity and Innovation

Elisa received undergraduate degrees in Music Education and Vocal Performance from Ithaca College and since 2003, has taught private voice lessons and world music workshops for all ages In

2008 Elisa formed the band Solstice From this collaboration, she created an album of original conscious soul music, “Red Sky,” which is available on Itunes Elisa has recorded harmony vocals with numerous Ithaca, NY based artists including Travis Knapp’s latest album, “All The Stars You Hold ”

In 2014, after completing her Master’s at Sofia University, Elisa launched her Music for Unity and Social Change program The program connects music, movement and mindfulness lessons to 4th and 5th grade social studies curriculum Between 2015-2017, Elisa and members of the “Honey Child Soul Quintet,” received five grants to teach this workshop series in public schools

Elisa became the vocal ensemble teacher at New Roots Charter High School in Ithaca NY in 2016 2017 her students made a professional recording of “Connect to the Core,” an original song that she wrote for the class The “Connect to the Core” music video is expected to release in 2017 Elisa is an assistant teacher of the 3-year Hidden Treasure program for healing and personal growth that takes place at Light on the Hill Retreat Center in Upstate NY

“Working with Elisa has immeasurably enriched my life both musically and spiritually. I’ve taken private voice lessons for years as well as many group Joy of

Singing classes that never fail to be completely engaging and uplifting. It is largely because of her support and encouragement that I am now performing with two

bands.” Student Testimonial

DISSERTATION BRIEFS GLOBAL AND RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS

Adam Muir HeifetzAlone in the Wilderness: An Intuitive Inquiry Into Lived-Experiences of Prolonged Solitude in Wild Natural Settings

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Transpersonal PsychologyCommittee Chair: Nancy Rowe, Ph D Methods Expert: Barbara Tedlock, PhDContent Expert: Ilka List, PhD

Andrew S. RivadeneyraCuriosity Made the Cat Come Alive: Integrating the Value of Curiosity

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Transpersonal PsychologyCommittee Chair: Gabriela Miahalache Ph D Methods Expert: Dr Simon DuPlockContent Expert: Dr Arthur Giacalone

Quote: “The future belongs to the curious, The ones who are not afraid to try it, explore it, poke at it, question it and turn it inside out ” - Anonymous

Duncan Andrew RiachTapping into Happiness: a Pilot Study on Improving Psychological Wellbeing Through Vibrational Stimulation of Acupuncture Points

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical PsychologyCommittee Chair: Fred Luskin, Ph D Methods Expert: Fred P Gallo, PhDContent Expert: Dawson Church, PhD

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DISSERTATION BRIEFS GLOBAL AND RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS

Marie Grace BrookRecovering Balance After the Big Leap: Overcoming Challenges in Integrating Spiritually Transformative Experiences (STEs)

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Transpersonal PsychologyCommittee Chair: David Lukoff, PhDMethods Expert: Ryan Rominger, PhDContent Expert: Janice Holden, EdD

Parting Comments: I was only a lightening rod for this research study--it is the product of people and forces far beyond my comprehension I hope that these findings may bless many in the future

Farina ChinoyRe-envisioning Perfectionism: A path from Compulsive Perfectionism to Conscious Perfectionism

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Transpersonal PsychologyCommittee Chair: John Astin, PhDMethods Expert: Gabriella Mihalache, PhDContent Expert: Ruth Judy, PhD

Parting Comments: “The lust for comforts murders the passions of the soul” - Khalil Gibran I will be eternally grateful for my time doing this PhD It has been a powerful vehicle in my personal transformation Although the transformation process was not easy, it is an honor and delight to navigate the world from the deepest, truest, most powerful part of myself Going forward, my duty and privilege is to help others move past the comforts of the ego to access their true inner strength and joy

LaKisha Chantel HudsonThe Cyclical Gardening Process and Connection

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology with a concentration in Transpersonal PsychologyCommittee Chair: Reneé Snow, PhDMethods Expert: Nancy Rowe, PhDContent Expert: Tina Amorok, PsyD

Parting Comments: I thank The Devine for the right people and conditions on this journey to accomplishing a lifelong

goal I am so blessed; and this is but one shining example

DISSERTATION BRIEFS GLOBAL AND RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS

Katrina MichelleExploring Resistance to Spiritual Emergence: A Heuristic Inquiry

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology with a concentration in Transpersonal PsychologyCommittee Chair: Ryan Rominger, Ph D Methods Expert: Janice Holden, EdDContent Expert: Bob Schmitt, PhD

Parting Comments: My decision to attend ITP was less about obtaining a PhD and more about heeding an intuitive calling I am grateful for all of you who have held me through each phase of this transformational personal journey It has uprooted every aspect of my life, helped me see myself more clearly, and empowered me to grow into alignment with my own Truth Infinite gratitude to my chairperson, Ryan Rominger, for being an anchor and a guide through the storms at every level I am looking forward to taking a long vacation, off grid, somewhere out in nature, with all of the extra space that leaving my laptop behind for the first time in five years will afford and then I’ll start writing my first book

Maytal Shalev-EylathIf my body could talk: clients’ perception of helpful and unhelpful treatment factors of body dysmorphic disorder.

Degree: Doctor of Psychology in Clinical PsychologyCommittee Chair: John Astin, PhDMethods Expert: John Elfers, PhDContent Expert: Helen Marlo, PhD

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Pamela Dailey PostonChange of Heart: An Integral Inquiry Into Prenatal Depression, HeartMath, and Transformation

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology with a concentration in Transpersonal PsychologyCommittee Chair: Robert Morgan, Ph D Methods Expert: Marti Glenn, PhDContent Expert: Steven Schmitz, PhD

Parting Comments: Thanks to ITP/Sofia and my committee for an experience that consistently required me to expand myself to reach my goal This Ph D is the starting point for the next phase of my life and a vehicle for giving back to the world I have a vision of helping pregnant women on their journey of creating new life A favorite quote comes to mind, adapted with a nod to feminism: “ Ah but a man’s (woman’s) grasp should outstretch his/her reach or what’s a heaven for?” Robert Browning “Andrea del Sarto”, line 98 1855 poetry collection, Men and Women

Shae ClarkTransformational Lived Experiences of Mindful Eating: A Heuristics Study

Degree:Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology with a concentration in Transpersonal PsychologyCommittee Chair: John Elfers, Ph D Methods Expert: Cinzia Pezzolesi, PhDContent Expert: Chandra Alexandra, PhD

Parting Comments: I would like to deeply thank my family for the unconditional love and support throughout this program Without them I would not be here My future plans are to create courses in mindfulness and the politics of food and write inspiring, educational books

DISSERTATION BRIEFS GLOBAL AND RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS

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