The Institute of Biocognitive Psychology

Offering

DIPLOMATE IN BIOCOGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY*

Nashville, TN

Taught by Mario E. Martinez, Psy.D.

Founder, Institute of Biocognitive Psychology

The Institute of Biocognitive Psychology, offers training leading to a Diplomate in Biocognitive Psychology for health care, life coaching and other service professions as well as for individuals interested in personal mind-body-spirit development.

The didactic-experiential training program will be presented in 4 consecutive weekend modules (21 classroom hrs. each) within a period of 15 months. Additionally, 12 online forums (1.5 hrs each) will be interjected between modules as the non-residential component of the training.

During the last two weekend training sessions, students will choose a topic of interest in biocognitive theory and will write a “thought paper” or research proposal as part of the requirements for the Diplomate.

The first module was presented March 23-25- 2007. All residential classes are taught in Nashville, Tennessee. New students not interested in meeting Diplomate requirements, may register for any of the other 3 remaining modules at anytime.

The modules can be taken as separate units and still meet requirements for the Diplomate if the missing modules are taken next time offered.

* In addition to the Diplomate , continuing education credits will be awarded by Tennessee State University.

Objectives:

To provide professionals comprehensive training in Biocognitive psychology theory and practice that would be applicable to their specialties.
To provide the general public comprehensive training in Biocognitive psychology for personal development.
To provide students in the health and related academic programs a foundation in Biocognitive psychology to enrich their undergraduate or graduate education.

Benefits:

If the purpose of attending the program is to maintain or improve skills relating to your profession, employment, or business, expenses (including travel, lodging and meals) may be tax deductible according to Treasury Regulations 1.162-5. Please consult your tax advisor.
In addition to the Diplomate from our Institute of Biocognitive Psychology, graduates of the program will receive a Certificate of Continuing Education Credits from Tennessee State University.
At no extra cost, participants in the Nashville program can also attend classes offered in the planned diplomates at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, University of Oklahoma, College of Nursing and the Institute of Biocognitive Psychology in Dublin, Ireland.
Students have unlimited access to a private forum on the Institute's website to engage in informal dialogues with other diplomate students (Ireland and US) as well as to participate in the scheduled non-residential sessions.
Selected graduates of the program can participate in future classes as teaching assistants. An Instructor Diplomate will be offered for graduates interested in teaching under the auspices of our Institute of Biocognitive Psychology.
Since Biocognitive theory is comprehensive and humanistic, no specific academic or professional background is required. Students are only required a serious commitment to learning and to relinquishing cultural mindsets that promote a life of limitations and unworthiness.

Tuition:

$1,625 per weekend module
$6,500 for the total cost of the diplomate (4 residential modules and 12 online forums including required reading materials and cds)
The certificate is titled Diplomate in Biocognitive Psychology and is awarded by the Institute of Biocognitive Psychology.
A $500 deposit is required to guarantee placement in the course.

Topics for the First Weekend Module

March 23-25, 2007

I Introduction to Biocognitive Theory – A model of how mind and body develop within a historical culture to conceptualize self and environment.

II Principles of Psychoneuroimmunology – Jargon-free review of how thoughts and emotions affect the immune, nervous and endocrine systems and how can life-style and communication capitalize from those findings.

III Principles of Cultural Anthropology - How culture shapes the concepts of health and illness and how some cultural rituals (e.g. breaking bread with family etc.) function as stress buffers.

IV Introduction to contemplative methods of Christian mystical theology and Tibetan Buddhist psychology as they relate to Biocognitive science - Exposure to the works of Teresa of Avila, G. Scaramelli and other Christian mystics as well as to Abhidharma (Tibetan) psychological principles and their applications to stress-related disorders.

V Introduction to the Biocognitive Model of Relationships – With the Biocognitive model of relationships called "Guardians of the Heart”, students will learn how relevant communication (bioinformational) with self and others has biological consequences: how to maximize healthy immune function with bioinformational principles of communication.

Topics for the Second Weekend Module

August 17-19- 2007

I Biocognitive Theory II – The biocognition of health, illness and longevity. An overview of how bioethical and biocultural processes influence the development of the cultural self.

II The Anthropology of Self-Esteem – How cultural history contextualizes self-worthiness. The cultural formulation of self-valuation and its effects on health and illness.

III The Four Immeasurable - Tibetan Buddhist psychology constructs of the more exalted emotions and their applications to Biocognitive science.

IV The Man From Autumn : Living Lessons – An introduction to the archetypal characters and the “incidental learning” methods presented in this book.

V Formulation of the Thought Paper/Research Proposal – Students choose a topic for a thought paper or research proposal as partial requirement for the Diplomate.

Topics for the Third Weekend Module

(Dates to be announced)

I Biocognitive Theory III – Applications of Biocognitive theory to psychiatric disorders and autoimmune illnesses.

II Introduction to Concepts of Psycho-spiritual Conflicts and Their Effects on Health and Illness. How the effects of punitive spiritual beliefs can mimic psychiatric disorders and other mind-body disharmonies.

III A Biocognitive Profile of Centenarians – An overview of how centenarians from different countries share similar beliefs and subcultures that account for their longevity.

IV Advanced Applications of Biocognitive Methods in the Healing Process – Biocognitive assessment and treatment of chronic systemic disorders.

V Review of Topic Chosen for the Thought Paper/Research Proposal – Helping students complete their chosen project for their presentation on the final module.

Topics For the Fourth Weekend Module

(Dates to be announced)

I Biocognitive Theory IV – Advanced applications of biocognition to personal development and relationships.

II Applications of the Prayer of Quiet and Other Contemplative Methods to Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology – A review of Eastern and Western mystical theology techniques and their beneficial effects on stress-related illnesses.

III Advanced Applications of Guardians of the Heart Model to Personal Relationships – Communication conceived as bioinformation and its long-term effects on wellness.

IV Presentation and Discussion of Thought Paper/Research Proposal – Students present their chosen project and receive class feedback.

V Mind-Body-Historical Culture in the Personal Journey of Self – Review and conclusion of the diplomate materials presented in the course

To register or for more information, please write to ibp@Biocognitive.com and include the word “diplomate” in the subject window of your email. If interested, please notify us early due to the limited spaces available.

Dr. Martinez is a US clinical psychologist who lectures worldwide on his theory of Biocognition (how cultural beliefs affect health and longevity). He specializes in psychoneuroimmunology and has published numerous professional articles on biocognition. In his new psychological novel “The Man from Autumn”, he explores how the mysterious stigmata can help the health sciences understand the Biocognitive Codes that wound and heal the body. Dr. Martinez has investigated cases of alleged stigmata for the Catholic Church, the BBC and National Geographic.

Notice

Diplomate graduates will have a broad understanding of biocognitive psychology that can be applied to their personal lives or to their professions. Due to its proprietary concepts however, the Institute of Biocognitive Psychology (IBP) does not authorize graduates to teach or certify others in biocognition. IBP is the only authorized entity to certify training in the theory and practice of Biocognition. Later, however, we will offer advanced training for graduates who are interested in teaching biocognition through special permission from the Institute of Biocognitive Psychology. Professionals who obtain the diplomate can apply biocognitive principles to their respective professions without purporting to be certifying their audiences in biocognition.