Independent Study Program (ISP)

The Independent Study Program has been designed for student’s to pursue their individual interests within the field of Process Work.

Introduction
The Independent Study Program (ISP) is a self-guided study of one field of application in Process Work. The ISP offers learners the opportunity to study and apply cutting –edge Process Work methods in the single area of application related to their professional practice or personal life. Together with an advisor, the student designs a program tailored to his or her needs and interests, choosing from a variety of classes, seminars, online courses and workshops. The ISP is an entry level study program, requiring 75 hours of study and ten hours of work with an advisor of the student’s choosing.

Description
This program is an ideal way for students to be introduced to the field of Process Work. The Independent Study Program (ISP) is intended for practitioners and professionals, as well as students and anyone interested in learning specialized skills and methods in their fields, such as bodywork, leadership and change, end of life care, family and relationship counseling, addiction counseling, organizational change, conflict facilitation, working with extreme states, abuse and trauma work, movement, and other specialized topics. In addition to gaining skills and methods, some will use the Independent Study Program as an opportunity to begin a path of study in Process Work, or to accelerate and deepen their personal learning. Some might also see it as the first step towards entering one of the MA programs in Process Work.

Application Process
To be admitted to the Independent Study Program, the applicant fills in an application form which describes their prior exposure to Process Work, their interest in studying and reasons for joining the program, and the area in which they would like to specialize. After submitting the application with a non-refundable fee of $75, the application is reviewed, and if accepted, the student is admitted to the program. The application review will ensure that there are enough opportunities to study in the applicant's area of choice.