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Holistic Educational Programs: NYC/Tri-State


DEGREE PROGRAMS

Holistic, Metaphysical and Therapeutic Fields

Bachelor, Master, Doctorate distance degrees. Syllabus tailored to each applicant. Most courses textbook-based. Counseling Psychology, Metaphysics, Esoteric Studies, Hypnotherapy, Spirituality, Religious/Interfaith Studies, Life Coaching, Holistic Studies, Complementary Health Studies, Parapsychology, Thanatology, Voice (Rock/popular singing), Independent/Interdisciplinary studies. ABD to PhD completion by dissertation welcome. Enroll any time. Established 2001, UK HQ, registered in Vanuatu. International Association Distance Learning accredited. Joint awards available with California institution - ask for details. Phone (UK#) +44-207-748-3134. Email preferred info@unicalamus.org. Holistic distance certificates/diplomas available at our associated school www.ukcollege-holistic.co.uk

Begins: ongoing Length of Program: normally from 18 months; accelerated options possible Pre-requisites: varies according to program Tuition: from approx. $1750 for degree courses Application: required Upon Completion: Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Certificates Contact: Dr. Morris Berg, Calamus International University, 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, U.K. WC1N 3XX Phone: +44-207-748-3134 Email: info@unicalamus.org  Website: www.unicalamus.org

DEGREE PROGRAMS

Spirituality & Holistic Health

Masters, Doctorate and Post Doctorate Programs (undergraduate degree or equivalent required). Certificate Programs (no pre-requisites) in Transformational Psychology, Spiritual Direction, Medical and Intuitive Counseling or Integrative Healthcare. Mostly Distance Learning, HU’s graduate programs address the subtle energies of the body, the transpersonal aspects of the mind, and the activity of the spirit. Distance work is through email and web-based conferences. Some courses require a three-day attendance during the annual September Campus Week at Unity Village in Missouri. Fall and Spring Semester programs available.

Begins: ongoing Application: required Pre-requisites: Undergraduate degree for advanced degree programs. No pre-requisites for Certification Programs Upon Completion: Degree or certificate, depending on program Contact: Bob Nunley, PhD, Admissions & Outreach Director, Holos University Graduate Seminary (HU), 1501 East Broadway, Bolivar, MO 65613 Mailing: PO Box 297, Bolivar, MO 65613 Phone: 888-272-6109 Email: AdmissionsDirector@HolosUniversity.or g Website: www.HolosUniversity.org

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

Animal Reiki / Tellington Touch

Animal Reiki and TTouch are modalities that are calming and can address a wide range of behavioral/physical/emotional issues. They can help an animal in any state or stage of life to be in more optimum physical and emotional balance. They can also provide gentle, peaceful healing for animals who have been through trauma. Instructor Sarah Hauser is also available for private Reiki/TTouch sessions with you and your animals.

Begins: Classes and workshops by appointment Length of Program: Animal Reiki class 2.5 hours (participants receive certification). TTouch class: 1-2 hours (intro class) Pre-requisites: Reiki I is required for any animal Reiki class. If you do not have Reiki I we can discuss Reiki I/Animal Reiki combination Tuition: Animal Reiki: $125. TTouch: $60-$120 depending on class duration. Consideration can be given if you would like class to be given to animal shelter staff/volunteers Upon Completion: Certification for Animal Reiki program. TTouch program is an introduction only Contact: Sarah Hauser, Optimum Balance for Your Pet with Sarah Hauser, PO Box 404, New York, NY 10009 (I generally travel to your location). Phone: 646-522-9131 Email: hauserhealinghands@gmail.com  Website: http://healingenergyforanimals.com Blog: http://sarahsuricat.blogspot.com

Heal Your Life Training to Lead Workshops

Looking for a new or expanded career? Learn to lead up to 14 different workshops in the philosophy of Louise Hay. Complete materials provided. Training is approved by Louise and authorized by Hay House. Seven Day Training May 10-17 in Maryland and September 20-27 in San Diego. Tuition includes lodging and most meals. Mention this ad for a $400 discount!

Begins: May 10th in Maryland and Sept. 20 in San Diego Length of Program: 7 days Pre-requisites: Be familiar with the work of Louise Hay and excited about teaching it Tuition: $4295 Application Deadline: April 25th Upon Completion: Healing Your Life Workshop Leader (Licensing is also required) Contact: Patricia J. Crane, PhD, PO Box 1081, Bonsall, CA 92003 Phone: 800-969-4584 Fax: 760-728-7390 Email: patricia@heartinspired.com  Website: www.healyourlifetraining.com

Laura Norman Holistic Reflexology

Study Laura Norman’s Holistic Method through extensive, guided, hands-on experience. Learn powerful, nurturing relaxation and Foot, Hand, Ear and Face Reflexology techniques, Laura’s holistic approach, and become a Professional Reflexologist. Take a big step toward a new career in complementary healthcare or expand your current practice and earn CE hours. NYC classes include: Foot & Hand Reflexology - March 1 & 2; Foot Reflexology Certification Part 1 - March 21-23 (Part 2 is April 4-6, Part 3 is May 2-4); Using Essential Oils with Reflexology - May 31; Intuitive Reflexology - June 1. See website for full schedule.

Begins: March 1 & 2 Length of Program: Foot - 13 days, Hand - 5 days, Face & Ear - 3 days Tuition: $347 to $3995 with advance payment, 6-12 month payments plans + "Bill me later" Upon Completion: Certificate of Completion with Seal; eligibility for ARCB National Certification Contact: Laura Norman, Laura Norman Holistic Reflexology Training Programs, 241 W. 30th St., 2nd floor, New York, NY 10001 Phone: 212-532-4404 Email: diane@lauranorman.com Website: www.lauranorman.com/class_schedules.html

Psychosynthesis Coaching

The Will to Grow: Transformational Life Coaching is a nationally certified coach training program offered in several formats, including live, independent study, and teleconference. This program will train people in the spiritually oriented psychology of psychosynthesis and leads to a Psychosynthesis Life Coach (PLC) certification through the Center and to the prestigious and nationally certified Board Certified Coach (BCC). The program prepares people to work in the expanding field of life and business coaching and its many variations. FREE Evening Introductions in Amherst, MA: May 9, 7-8:30pm; June 1, 3:30-5pm; and June 23, 6-7:30pm. In Brattleboro, VT: April 27, 5-6:30pm; May 28, 6:30-8pm. In Albany, NY: May 16, 7-8:30pm; June 8, 3:30-5. Preregistration is required. Email training@psycho synthesis coach.org to register and for address info.

Begins: Ongoing Length of Program: Varies Pre-requisites: see website Application: required Tuition: $3000-$4500 depending on Sections, scholarships and some work study available Upon Completion: Certified Psychosynthesis Life Coach/Board Certified Coach Contact: Dr. Dorothy Firman, The Synthesis Center, 285 Pomeroy Lane, Amherst, MA 01002 Phone: 413-256-0772 Email: training@psychosynthesiscoach.org   Website: www.psychosynthesiscoach.org

Psychosynthesis Counselor Training Program

The Professional Counselor Training Program teaches psychosynthesis theory, the principles of holistic counseling, and the process of psychological and spiritual development. The program provides an in-depth theoretical and practical training as well as intensive personal, professional and spiritual growth in a face-to-face setting. This training is open to those actively engaged in or studying the helping professions. This is a comprehensive three-year program that leads to certfication as a Certified Psychosynthesis Practitioner. This program is in the Summer Intensive format of 3-4 day weekends per month in July, August & September. Successful completion will allow you to join Level II of the program in October (CCP). CEUs for social work and mental health counseling are available. We have offered this training for 30 years in the Pioneer Valley. Full program information is available on our website. Free Info Evenings with Dorothy Firman in Amherst MA: May 9, 7-8:30pm; June 1, 3:30-5pm; June 23, 6-7:30pm. With Jon Schottland in Brattleboro, VT: April 27, 5-6:30pm; May 28, 6:30-8pm. With Marjorie Hope Gross in Albany, NY: May 16, 7-8:30pm; June 8, 3:30-5pm. Pre-registration is required. Email programs@synthesiscenter.org to register and for address info.

Begins: July 11, 2014 Length of Program: 1 to 3 years (3 years for Certification) Pre-requisites: none Application Deadline: June 30, 2014 Tuition: $3000/year, scholarships and work study available Upon Completion: Practitioner Certification after 3 years Contact: Dr. Dorothy Firman, The Synthesis Center, 285 Pomeroy Lane, Amherst, MA 01002 Phone: 413-256-0772 Email: programs@synthesiscenter.org Website: www.synthesiscenter.org

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

Animal Reiki &
Animal Communication

Reiki is a gentle, loving, and non-invasive energy healing system. Using Reiki in combination with communicating intuitively with your animal companions brings healing and strengthens your bond with each other through awareness, understanding and positive change. Join Susan for these fun and exciting classes that will enhance your relationships with all animals. Two Bear Herbs & Holistic Health is a natural healing and educational establishment committed to helping the community connect, grow, heal, and support the loving people who spread their knowledge and wisdom of the healing arts for both humankind and animal kind.

Begins: ongoing Length of Program: 4-8 hour courses over one day Tuition: course and manual fee Upon Completion: certificate Contact: Susan J. Squittieri, Nyack, NY Phone: 845-512-8389 Email: info@twobearhealingarts.com  Website:https://twobearhealingarts.com/

Mind Development & Motivational Training

The Silva Life System seminar and the Silva Intuition Training seminar give you Step-By-Step proven TOOLS that will allow you to master the amazing untapped genius of your MIND. Improve Communication Skills, Business Skills, Healing Skills, Energy Work all with Silva Programming: Advance your career, improve relationships at home, work, with friends. Become successful in business, learn how to sell, advertise, get a new job. Learn how to study, pass exams, get into the right college. Awaken your intuition to make better decisions, recognize the power of your mind and energy and use them to heal yourself physically, mentally and emotionally. Learn how to relax. You will learn skills to gain control over your own Mind so that you can consciously expand your limits, overcome negative programming and continue to grow as you achieve your goals. Next Silva Intuition Training Seminar April 12 & 13, 2014 in Mahwah, NJ. Next Silva Life System seminar May 10 & 11, 2014 in Mahwah, NJ.

Begins: ongoing Length of Program: each program two days - Saturday and Sunday Application: required. Tuition: Please call for pre-registration and other discounts Upon Completion: Certificate and Complete Course Manual Upon Completion Contact: Alice Konyves, CSMI, CI, ACH, CM.NLP, Silva Method of New Jersey, Seminars in NYC & NJ, 259 Mill St., Westwood, NJ 07675 Phone: 201-666-8569 Email: Alice@AliceKonyves.com  Website: www.AliceKonyves.com

Sufism & Enlightenment: Applying It To Your Life

Attend award-winning author, Dr. Stewart Bitkoff’s, retreat to learn about human development systems, like Sufism, where the outcome is the completed person. Examine how to apply it to your life to attain your goals, maximize your true potential, lead a content life, and help others to do the same. Held at Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center, 2495 Fox Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013. Weekend program, hotel accommodations, meals included $355. (Commuter, meal-only rate - $255) Register: http://bit.ly/registerdrbitkoff  Call 610-588-1793

Begins: May 30-June 1, 2014 Length of Program: 3 days Phone: 610-588-1793 Email: kirkridge@kirkridge.org  Website: http://bit.ly/registerdrbitkoff

Transformation Through Self(s) Enlightenment

May 14-17, 2014: Discover Your Self(s) in Paradise - El Valle de Anton, Panama, with Rhonda Lenair in 3 omnipresent sacred Group Self(s) Healing Experiences. Stay 4 nights in charming hotels, 3 delicious and nutritious meals per day, experience spectacular waterfalls, bathe in healing thermal pools, and be transformed in 3 omnipresent sacred Self(s) Healing Group encounters where you discover your Self(s) and much more. Additionally there will be a limited number of private in-person experiences with Rhonda from May 18-22. For more information visit http://panamaparaiso.com/lenair or contact Barry Lenair at 888-412-8392 or barry@lenair.com

LEARNING CENTERS

Alternative Healing Certifications

Courses for professionals and individuals seeking Self-Empowerment taught by expert instructors in Alternative and Complementary Healing Modalities. Courses available include: National Guild of Hypnosis Certification, Basic, Intermediate and Masters Hypnosis Certification, Reiki I, II and Masters Certification, Karuna Ki Certification, Neuro-linguistic Programming Certification, Past Life Regression Certification, Medical Hypnosis I & II Certification, Parts Therapy Certification, Family Constellations and Hypnochildbirth Certification. Visit our website for complete course list and schedules. Offices in Tribeca, Brooklyn, and Grand Central/Manhattan

Begins: ongoing Length of Program: varies by program Upon Completion: Certification Contact: Trudy Beers, Director, Tribeca Hypnosis & Healing Institute, 60 Beach Street, #5C, New York, NY 10013 Phone: 212-334-0299 Email: TBeers Hypnosis@aol.com Website: www.HypnosisChangesLives.com  and www.ManhattanHypnosis.com

Energy Healing

Angelically Guided Energy Healing. BE Who Your Soul Wants You To Be. Experience the joy! Learn to align with soul purpose. Improve all aspects of life. It’s a skill, not a gift. Nothing is off limits. As taught at Kripalu, Institute of Noetic Sciences. Approved CE Provider: NASW, NCCAOM, NCBTMB. Progressive Curriculum. Weekend Classes, Webinar, Self-Paced Distance Learning.

Begins: March 8, 2014 Length of Program: Each workshop is two days, Saturday & Sunday Pre-requisites: Level One is the pre-requisite to the series Application: required Tuition: $300 per class ($250 per class early registration) Upon Completion: Lightworkers Certification Program available after completing the core curriculum Contact: Lynn McGonagill, Lightworkers Healing Method Phone: 855-780-3855 Email: team@LightWorkersMethod.com Website: http://LightworkersMethod.com

Intuition & Self-Healing

Healer Development 101 - Intuition Development, Self-Healing, Clear Spiritual Connections, Psychic Protection, Healing Qabalah. Power Animals, Auras, Purifying Water and Crystals, Sacred Space, Angels, More! Eve Wilson, Director of The Healer Development Program, is a naturally gifted intuitive healer able to read and interpret the aura with 28 years experience healing and teaching. Live by Skype or phone. Individualized instruction, true and effective tools to support your life.

Begins: April 16, 2014 Length of Program: 6 Wednesdays, 7-9:30pm Pre-requisites: Intuitive check by instructor for readiness Tuition: $300 pay as go, $280 in advance Upon Completion:Certificate of Completion NCBTMB Approved for CE Contact: Eve Wilson, UCM, Healer Practitioner, Rev., The Healer Development Program, 3090 Wolverine Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Phone: 734-780-7635 Email: evew@spiritualhealers.com Website: www.spiritualhealers.com

Plant Spirit Healing

Plant Spirit Healing, Plant Communication, Plant Initiation, Herbal Conferences, Spiritual Journeys to Sacred Sanctuaries. Experience the symbiotic bond amongst plants, people and the spirit of nature. During this Era of the Shift the reunification of these three "Mother Worlds" is imperative to personal alignment with your true self and nature. Includes all instruction, meals and lodging in beautiful nature Sanctuary. Check website for all classes.

Begins: June 20. 2014 Length of Program: 3 days Tuition: $395 earlybird Contact: Pam Montgomery, Partner Earth Education Center, 1525 Danby Mountain Road, Danby, VT 05739 Phone: 802-293-5996 Email: greenpam@vermontel.net  Website: www.partnereartheducationcenter.com


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