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Diploma/M.A. in Process Work
Program
Now accepting applications for the next cohort,
to begin June 2009
Click
here for your application!
Click here to view the Handbook
Deadline
for submission is March 15, 2009.
We're pleased to announce our newly revised, four-year Diploma
and M.A. in Process Work program. The Diploma in Process Work
is the mastery level training and certificate of qualification
in Process Work. Awarded since 1982 by the Research Society of
Process-oriented Psychology in Zurich and since 1990, by the
Process Work Institute in Portland, Oregon, the Diploma entitles
graduates to become Certified Process Work practitioners and
members of the International Association
of Process-Oriented Psychology (IAPOP). Students who meet
the entry requirements
will also be awarded a Master of Arts in Process Work (MAPW),
authorized by the State of Oregon.
This dynamic, limited residency program
offers trainees an opportunity to engage in an intensive journey
of self-discovery and personal growth, while developing specialized
knowledge of Process Work and its diverse applications: mind-body
therapy, relationship and family work, end of life care and coma
work, group work, and conflict resolution. The program gives
top priority to the nurturing of trainees' personal and professional
goals, and encourages the creative application of Process Work
in diverse spheres of interest.
This new training program rests
on three foundations of learning that 25 years of teaching Process
Work have shown us to be central to the learning process:
Learning in Community
Trainees learn in a cohort, staying together throughout their
studies, and meeting three times a year in Portland for 10-day
residencies. A learning community model of education accelerates
the learning process through the rich exchange of experience
and ideas in relationship and community. The peer network of
international learners continues to work together through online
learning, peer groups, and teleconferencing between residencies.
Residencies provide trainees with an opportunity to learn with
experienced faculty and participate in the Portland Process Work
community. Experiential, seminar-style learning allows trainees
to explore concepts and methods through personal work while 'learning
labs' provide systematic learning through video study, drills,
exercises, and tutorials.
Bridging Inner and Outer Worlds
Process Work is more than a set of skills; it is a lifestyle
of learning to connect one's inner experiences to the earth's
wisdom as well as to the planet and its problems. The Diploma
Program nurtures trainees' personal and professional goals, and
encourages the creative application of Process Work in diverse
spheres of interest. Learning is guided by one's dreams and passions.
Internship placements, case work and the pursuit of an individualized
project of inquiry provide avenues for trainees' dreams and passions
to be brought to the world.
Mentorship
Personal interaction and the relationship between mentor and
trainee is a cornerstone of the Diploma Program. Trainees are
guided throughout their studies by a three-member study committee
of their choosing. The committee provides guidance, support,
and feedback. Personal therapy helps trainees use their inner
experience in service of the therapeutic process. It develops
the capacity to apply Process Work methods in uniquely personal
ways, shaped by the trainee's individual nature and life experience.
The Curriculum
Years 1 & 2: Foundational Learning
The first two years of training cover the foundation areas
of Process Work: the Dreaming Body, Relationship Work, States
of Consciousness, Worldwork and Group Facilitation, Non-Local
Consciousness Studies, and Relationship, Family and Team Work.
Online learning during the first two years of training furthers
an in-depth philosophical understanding of the foundations of
Process Work, comprehensive knowledge of comparative theories
and methods in psychological practice, and familiarity with topics
and issues related to professional practice.
Year 3: Internship and Clinical
Work
The third year of training focuses on skill mastery and the clinical
application of Process Work through internship placements, case
work, clinical work, and three residential case colloquia. Internships
provide a setting for practical application of Process Work skills,
and may be conducted in Portland or in trainees' home communities.
Internships may be completed in a single setting, or a variety
of situations. The international network of Process Work learning
communities provides opportunities for gaining experience in
multicultural settings.
Year 4: The Bridge Year
The fourth year is a bridge year, in which trainees build connection
between their studies and their professional life and the wider
community. This is achieved through design and implementation
of a project of inquiry in an area of professional and/or personal
interest, and through the ongoing application of Process Work
in case work and internships. At the end of the fourth year The
Final Residency provides new Diplomates with the opportunity
to share new knowledge, expertise and innovative application
of Process Work with the Process Work learning community.
The Process Work Community
The international Process Work community has been engaged in
training, research and the innovative application of Process
Work for over 25 years. Faculty members teach Process Work worldwide
and represent diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
The Portland Process Work community provides a rich backdrop
for the training process and contributes to a multicultural understanding
of Process Work facilitation.
Admissions
Learning Process Work at the depth the Diploma Program offers
involves substantial personal growth and self-reflection; thus,
it depends on strong internal support to meet the challenges
trainees will face. Applicants should be familiar with Process
Work through personal therapy, classes, seminars, or other programs
of study. They should also be guided by a dream, dream-like experience,
or life experience that calls them to work deeply with themselves
and with others as a facilitator. Further details and the application
form can be downloaded
here. Or by calling Process Work Institute,
at (503) 223-8188.
Costs
The Diploma Program offers an intensive and dynamic training,
with high levels of individual focus and mentorship. Tuition
fees include all courses, supervision, study committee meetings,
and administrative costs. They do not include costs for personal
therapy, travel and accommodation.
Year 1: $10,800.00
Year 2: $10,800.00
Year 3: $11,700.00
Year 4: $11,700.00
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