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Distance Learning — The S.E.L.F. Guided School of Spiritual Psychology |
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We are passionate about the holistic
education we provide and about its accessibility through the unique
combination of resources we provide to students. |
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Students anywhere in the world can
complete most SSP certificate and academic degree program requirements by
listening to class audio tapes, reading required material, completing
individual and interactive exercises, papers and projects and getting
feedback and mentoring from faculty via e-mail and phone. When in
person educational modules are necessary, they can be completed at affiliated
sites worldwide or with local experts in the field. |
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Our program courses are offered in
S.E.L.F. Guided formats with or without mentoring.
They provide for guidance and support from SSP faculty members, and the possibility of
stimulating interaction with fellow learners and professionals worldwide. |
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S.E.L.F.
Guided Home Study |
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S.E.L.F. represents a Source Engaging
Life Focused form of study. Learners work with time tested holistic
educational materials (since 1980) at their own pace, consciously invoking
and engaging the help of their inner Source. |
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The work is focused on enhancing life
skills and fostering spiritual awakening.
The courses teach a psychology which endorses the spiritual foundation
of our psyche and a spirituality which is practically applicable to improving
the quality of our everyday life. |
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The course materials are clear,
integrated, in-depth and presented in a manner that is experiential. The heart and body are being engaged as
well as the mind in this whole person approach. |
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Bring
the Class to You |
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CDs or Audiotapes of actual classes are
listened to so that each student gets a feel of being in a collaborative
learning atmosphere. The spontaneous
reactions and questions of other students help spark creativity. Videotapes/DVDs are used when the physical
demonstration of exercises is necessary to model their usage. |
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* Auditory mode of presentation. Research demonstrates that the more sensory modalities are used in learning, the more lasting and effective it becomes.
* Ready reference. CDs and audiotapes can be replayed and referred to repeatedly. This is praised by many participants as a valuable asset.
* Group continuity. The same group is followed on tape over many courses, giving familiarity with a variety of participants and a perspective on their long-term progress.
Videotapes/DVDs are used when the physical demonstration of exercises is necessary to model their usage.
* Modeling of exercises. The visual modeling along with verbal instruction maximizes the use of experiential course material and is an integral part of the body/mind learning. Videotapes/DVDs can be referred to again and again.
* Class by class progression. The videotapes/DVDs are made specifically for each course and follow the curriculum class by class.
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Learners participate in class exercises
much the same as students in the seminar room. They receive not only the benefit of the instructor’s
knowledge, but also the means to tap into their own cellular wisdom. This is the basis of true education,
reaffirming our connection to the wisdom of the Source of universal knowledge
within us. |
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Multiple
Educational Options |
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Learners may take the courses on their
own for their personal education and transformation. They may also elect to do the written
assignments and get the feedback of a faculty mentor. In addition, they may elect to apply their
courses toward Professional Continuing Education, a School of Spiritual Psychology
Certificate Program or an Academic Degree through Akamai University. |
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Skills Needed Step-by-step instructions are provided for students. Those with access to email and basic computer skills will receive Course Worksheets as documents which can be completed and returned to the instructor for feedback. No special expertise is required. Students collaborate with the instructor to create a timeline for each course. An ability to schedule one's study time and to complete assignments is needed to successfully engage in distance learning.
Individual Courses Learners may take individual Distance Learning courses with the instructor's approval without making application to the Certificate or Academic Degree Programs. Admission to either Program requires formal application (see Admissions). If you are not in either Program, include a brief statement about your preparation to take the course for which you are registering and/or contact the SSP to inquire about the appropriateness of individual courses for you. |
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Past
Credit |
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Those who have already taken the
Personal Integration Program onsite and who wish to do the written
assignments necessary to get academic credit for their work will find this an
excellent way to accomplish the task course by course at their own pace. |
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The courses available currently through
the S.E.L.F. Guided Program are: |
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SPY 501: Psychology of the Creative Spiritual Life (3 credits) SPY 502: Bio-spiritual Energetics in Human Growth and Development (3 credits) SPY 503: Systemic Approaches to Core Integration (3 credits) SPY 520: Integrating Spiritual Leadership Skills (3 credits) SPY 521: Transformational Psychology (3 credits) SPY 522: Living Your Purpose (3 credits) SPY 524: Practicum in Breathwork (3 credits) SPY 771: Advanced Readings in Spiritual Psychology (3 credits)
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SPY 501: Psychology of the Creative
Spiritual Life (Creative Life Series) (3 credits) |
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Students will investigate six major
life areas in which psychology and spirituality intersect. Learning will be
both didactic and experiential such that students will have both the
knowledge base of other theorists and the tools to validate their inner
truths. [Faculty: Jim Morningstar, Ph.D.] Course materials, 17 audiotapes, 1
videotape - $372 plus shipping and handling (Add $10 for DVD instead of
video). |
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SPY
502: Bio-Spiritual Energetics in Human Growth and Development (Body Aliveness Series) (3 credits) |
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Students will learn to read body energy
patterns in themselves and others. Bio-energetic exercises and body typing
based on the work of Alexander Lowen, MD, will be practiced and will provide
an experiential reframing of the first six years of human development. A
different series of exercises will be learned for each of the six body types
as well as breathwork techniques to open the body to be a vehicle for one's
spiritual expression. [Faculty: Jim Morningstar, Ph.D.] Course materials, 31
audiotapes, 2 videotapes - $452 plus shipping and handling (Add $15 for DVDs
instead of videos). |
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SPY
503: Systemic Approaches to Core integration
(Core Group) (3 credits) |
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Several foundational systems approaches
presenting holistic paradigms for spirit/mind integration will be studied.
This will include Family Systems Theory and General Systems Theory as
practiced on a personal and organizational level. Students will study their
own systems as well as their personal communication patterns. An emotional
autobiography will be required of each student in the process of learning
healing interventions for the body, mind and spirit segmentation. Daily
journaling will be done based upon the topics studied. Relevance to creating
a viable spiritual community in one's world will be emphasized. [Faculty: Jim
Morningstar, Ph.D.] Course materials, 21 audiotapes - $372 plus shipping and
handling. |
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SPY 520: Integrating Spiritual Leadership Skills (3 credits) Students will have the opportunity to explore, experience, and develop leadership skills related to a more complete expression of Spiritual Leadership in their lives. Areas to be addressed are accountability regarding finances and agreements with self and others; responsible and effective communication skills; addictive and negative patterns that compromise living on purpose; boundaries versus barriers; reinforcing a daily sense of purpose; developing and implementing a daily spiritual practice to ground and sustain spiritual leadership. [Faculty: Cathy Gawlik, M.S.] Course materials, 6 audiotapes - $348 plus shipping and handling.
SPY 521: Transformational Psychology (3 credits) Beyond an overview of theory this course will provide a variety of learning opportunities and leadership skills for integrating spiritual principles into one's career and everyday life with psychologically grounded techniques. Topics will include dream mastery, creating a statement of purpose and a yearly holistic life plan, Gestalt leadership in life groups, reinforcing daily spiritual practice and preparing an hour-long public presentation. [Faculty: Jim Morningstar, Ph.D.] Course materials, 15 audiotapes - $372 plus shipping and handling.
SPY 522: Living Your Purpose (3 credits) Application of spiritual principles in one's chosen life work is the theme of this course. Inner work will include the clearing and strengthening of one's energy centers as a regular practice. Outer work will entail the presentation and analysis of one's career autobiography and the completion of a major project relevant to manifesting purpose in life work. [Faculty: Jim Morningstar, Ph.D.] Course materials, 12 audiotapes - $372 plus shipping and handling.
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SPY
524: Practicum in Breathwork (3 credits) |
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The theory and practice of breathwork will be presented along with readings and techniques for integrating the practices into one’s life and profession. Distance students will listen to the class tapes, engage in the exercises and write a paper. Completion of the requirements for trainees in this course leads to certification as a Level I Entry Level Breathworker. [Faculty: Jim Morningstar, Ph.D.] Course materials, 17 audiotapes - $348 plus shipping and handling. Add $10 for text. |
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SPY 771–779: Advanced Readings in Spiritual Psychology (3 credits) This course provides students with opportunities for directed study covering advanced aspects of spiritual psychology. All psychological schools eventually must confront the fundamental question of the nature of the self. Jnana Yoga is the ancient system of insight that promises liberation through this very process. It has been expressed most vividly in the last century by the Indian sage Ramana Marharshi and the philosopher Krisnamurti. Recently Eckhart Tolle has presented these essential ideas in his entirely modern book, "The Power of Now." This course will examine these writings as a means of investigating the nature of consciousness and the path to freedom from the mind. The study and practice of Jnana Yoga can be investigated in depth or compared to another approach of one's own choosing (e.g., breathwork, bioenergetics, Enneagram, shamanism). [Faculty: George Catlin, Ph.D.] This is a new course taught by George Catlin, Ph.D., of Carthage College
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Shipping
and Handling: |
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Within United States $25.00/course |
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Canada $35.00/course |
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Other International $60.00/course |
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Application
of coursework toward a SSP Certificate Program and/or mentoring, which includes
feedback on assignments and personal and professional usage, is an additional
$300/course. Application of coursework toward an academic degree through
Akamai University is an additional $350/course. |
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