The Institute of Biocognitive Psychology and The University of Oklahoma College of Nursing

Offer

DIPLOMATE IN BIOCOGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY*

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Taught by Mario E. Martinez, Psy.D.

Founder, Institute of Biocognitive Psychology

The Institute of Biocognitive Psychology and the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing offer 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 3 consecutive weekend modules (21 classroom hrs. each) within a period of 8 months. Additionally, 12 online forums (1.5 hrs each) will be interjected between modules as the non-residential component of the training.

During the second four-day module 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 is scheduled for December 6-9, 2007. All classes are taught at the College of Nursing in Oklahoma City. Individuals not interested in meeting Diplomate requirements, may register for any of the 3 modules no later than 30 days before the module starts.

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, the College of Nursing University of Oklahoma will award continuing education credits.

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 the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing.
At no extra cost, participants in the University of Oklahoma program can also attend classes offered in the planned Diplomates at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas and the Institute of Biocognitive Psychology in Nashville, TN and in Dublin, Ireland.
Students have unlimited access to a private forum and chat room 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 Internet sessions.
Selected graduates of the program can register for 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:

$1,965 per weekend module
$5,895 for the total cost of the diplomate (3 residential modules and 12 online chats including required reading material and CD’s)
The certificate is titled Diplomate in Biocognitive Psychology and is awarded jointly by the Institute of Biocognitive Psychology and The University of Oklahoma College of Nursing.
A $500 deposit is required to guarantee placement in the course. Deadline for tuition per module is due no later than 30 days before class starts.

Topics for the First Four-Day Module

December 6-9, 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 Four-Day Module

March 27-30, 2008

I Biocognitive Theory (Intermediate) – 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 psychological novel.

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 Four-Day Module

July 24-27, 2008

I Biocognitive Theory (Advanced) – Advanced applications of biocognition to psychiatric disorders, autoimmune illnesses and personal development.

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 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

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

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.