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Core and Adjunct Faculty Shelley Alhanati received her Bachelor's from Binghamton University, her Master's from University of California, Los Angeles, and her Doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology. Shelley is in private practice as a Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst. She has published extensively in the areas of trauma, personality development, and child psychotherapy. John Amodeo received his Bachelor's from Hofstra University, his Master's from Lone Mountain College, and his Doctorate from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. He has been in private practice as a psychotherapist for over 20 years. John lectures widely and has also been a teacher of Focusing since 1982. Among his many publications in the areas of relationships and psychotherapy are his three books, Being Intimate; Love and Betrayal; and The Authentic Heart. Michael Barclay received his Bachelor's from Colgate University, his Master's from Sonoma State University, and his Doctorate from Saybrook Institute. For over 15 years, Michael has been in private practice as a Clinical Psychologist and serves as the Clinical Director of New Directions Adolescent Services. Michael's research articles have been published in the Journal of Phenomenological Psychology, Journal of Music Therapy, The Humanistic Psychologist, and Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology. Michael also leads a blues/jazz band. Edward Biery received his Bachelor's and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of California, Davis. In addition, he received his Doctorate in Psychology from the Institute of Imaginal Studies. Ed’s clinical interests include dissociative conditions, hypnotherapy, and drug and alcohol treatment. Anne Coelho (Core Faculty) received her Bachelor's from the University of San Francisco, her Master's from the University of San Diego, and her Doctorate from the Institute of Imaginal Studies. Anne has worked extensively with issues of social oppression and justice, as well as religious education and alliance building. She has written about the important role of accountability practices in personal and cultural transformation. John Conger received his Bachelor's from Harvard College, his Master's from New York University, and his Doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology. John's interests include the integration of spirituality, somatic awareness, and psychodynamic theory. He has been in private practice as a Clinical Psychologist for 25 years. Among his many publications in the areas of somatic psychology and psychotherapy are his two books, Jung and Reich: The Body as Shadow and The Body in Recovery: Somatic Psychotherapy and the Self. Eleanor Criswell received her Bachelor's and Master's from the University of Kentucky and her Doctorate from the University of Florida. She has been a professor of psychology at Sonoma State University since 1969 and has formerly been its Chairperson. She is the editor of the journal Somatics and the Director of the Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training. As a Counseling Psychologist, she maintains a private practice in psychotherapy and somatics, and is the author of Somatic Yoga and Somatics and Biofeedback. Carolyn Fershtman received her Bachelor's from the University of California, Berkeley, her Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law, and her Master's and Doctorate from the Institute of Imaginal Studies. Carolyn has been an attorney in private practice for 20 years. Her interests include somatic psychotherapy, social justice, and the Jewish Mystical tradition. Betty Frain received her Bachelor's from Pacific Oaks College, her Master's from Antioch College, and her Doctorate from Fielding University. Betty is the Clinical Director of Children’s Counseling Center and has been in private practice as a psychotherapist for over 25 years. Her interests include play therapy, parenting skills, and the growth of resilience through the lifespan. Her publications include the book Becoming a Wise Parent for Your Grown Child. Roberta Goldfarb received her Bachelor's from Ohio University, her Master's from Kent State University, and her Doctorate from Saybrook Institute. Formerly the Director of Student Affairs at California State University and Colorado State University, she is currently the Executive Supervisor at Chrysalis Counseling Services, and is in private practice as a psychotherapist. Roberta's interests include the relationship between psychology and spirituality, the psychology of women, meditation practice, and sandplay. Lili Goodman received her Bachelor's from Wesleyan University, her Master's from Case Western Reserve, and her Doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. Lili was formerly Department Chair at JFK University. Her interests include alternative healing practices and the psychology of peace-making. Lisa Herman (Core Faculty) received her Bachelor's from the University of California, Berkeley, her Master's from California State University, Hayward, and her Doctorate from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Lisa's publications focus on trauma, play therapy, qualitative research, and transformative learning. In addition to the United States, Lisa has worked as a psychotherapist and teacher in Canada and Israel. Kim Hermanson received her Bachelor's from Iowa State University, her Master's from the University of Minnesota, and her Doctorate from the University of Chicago. She was formerly the associate editor of the American Journal of Education. She has extensively published her research on Learning and the Flow Experience including her book Getting Messy: Learning as a Way of Teaching. Karen Jaenke (Core Faculty) received her Bachelor's from Wake Forest University, her Master's from Princeton Theological Seminary, and her Doctorate from the California Institute of Integral Studies. She has previously served as a hospital chaplain and has taught at JFK University, St. Mary's College, and the California Institute of Integral Studies. Karen's interests include dreamwork as spiritual practice and indigenous ways of knowing. Kimmy Johnson received her Bachelor's from the University of California, Berkeley, and her Doctorate from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Her interests include gender and diversity studies and indigenous ways of knowing. Her publications include her article for ReVision, “Transformative Learning on the Path of the Ancestors.” Jürgen Kremer (Core Faculty) received his Master's and Doctorate from the University of Hamburg. Jürgen previously served as Academic Dean for the California Institute of Integral Studies and as Vice-President of Academic Affairs for Saybrook Institute. He is currently an executive editor of ReVision: A Journal of Consciousness and Transformation. He has published extensively in the areas of indigenous wisdom and cultural transformation. Ellen Levine received her Bachelor's from Wheaton College, her Master's from the New School for Social Research, and her Doctorate from York University. She is a psychoanalyst and the co-founder of a graduate training program in Expressive Arts Therapy. She is the author of Tending the Fire: Studies in Arts, Therapy and Creativity, co-author of Principles and Practices of Expressive Arts Therapy, and co-editor of Foundations of Expressive Arts Therapy. Stephen Levine received his Bachelor's from the University of Pennsylvania and his Doctorate from the New School for Social Research. Formerly a professor at York University, he is the editor of Poiesis: A Journal of the Arts and Communication. He has published several books and many articles on imagination, creativity, and Expressive Arts Therapy. Suzanne Lovell received her Bachelor's from the University of Colorado, her Master's from Sonoma State University, and her Doctorate from the Union Institute. Suzanne is a Registered Art Therapist whose interests include the creative arts, Authentic Movement, and cross-cultural healing practices. She is the Director of the Center for Creative Arts Therapies. Aftab Omer (Core Faculty) received his Bachelor's from M.I.T. and his Doctorate from Brandeis University. Formerly a faculty member in both the Psychology and Sociology departments at Sonoma State University, he is currently the President of the Council for Humanistic and Transpersonal Psychologies. Aftab's research has focused on the emergence of human capacities within transformative learning communities and his work includes assisting organizations in tapping the creative potentials of conflict, diversity, and complexity. His published articles include "The Spacious Center: Leadership and the Creative Transformation of Culture" and "Between Columbine and the Twin Towers: Fundamentalist Culture as a Failure of Imagination." Jay Rice (Core Faculty) received his Bachelor's from Pennsylvania State University, his Master's from Sonoma State University, and his Doctorate from the San Francisco School of Psychology. Jay has written about the social ecology of inner-city family trauma, substance abuse and crime, and gardening as a treatment intervention. In private practice as a psychotherapist, Jay specializes in psychotherapy with children. Natalie Rogers received her Bachelor's from DePaw University, her Master's from Brandeis University, and her Doctorate from Summit University. She was the Founding Director of the Person-Centered Expressive Therapy Institute, and is the author of Emerging Woman and The Creative Connection: Expressive Arts as Healing. Her work incorporates the expressive arts in both cross-cultural work and conflict resolution. Melissa Schwartz (Core Faculty) received her Master's from Beacon College and her Doctorate from Rosebridge Graduate School. Formerly a faculty member in both the Psychology and Counseling departments at Sonoma State University, she maintains a private practice as a Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist. Her interests include the psychology of women, eating disorders, couples therapy, and the use of the Enneagram in psychotherapy. Linda Sussman received her Bachelor's from Pomona College, her Master's from the University of Redlands, and her Doctorate from the Union Institute. Linda is a storyteller and mythologist who has been a teacher of storytelling for 20 years. Linda's publications include her book on the story of Parzival, The Speech of the Grail: A Journey Toward Speaking that Heals and Transforms. Priscilla Taylor received her Bachelor's from the University of California, Berkeley, her Master's from Phillips Graduate Institute, and her Doctorate from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Priscilla has been a psychotherapist and family therapist at Kaiser Permanente and has been in private practice for 20 years. Her interests include child therapy, drama therapy, the mythic nature of dreams, and the mythic and cultural dynamics of marginalization. Daniel Wile received his Bachelor's from the University of Chicago and his Doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley. Dan has been in private practice as a Clinical Psychologist for over 30 years and trains psychotherapists in his unique approach to collaborative couples therapy. Dan has published extensively in the area of couples therapy, including his three books: Couples Therapy: A Nontraditional Approach; After the Honeymoon: How Conflict Can Improve Your Relationship; and After the Fight: Using Your Disagreements to Build a Stronger Relationship. Jonathan Young received his Bachelor's from Azusa Pacific University and his Master's and Doctorate from California School of Professional Psychology. Jonathan has a consulting practice as a Clinical Psychologist and teaches courses on mythic stories throughout California. Jonathan was the Founding Curator for the Joseph Campbell Archives and Library and is currently the Director of the Center for Story and Symbol. Among his publications in the area of mythological studies are the two volumes of his book: SAGA: Best New Writings on Mythology.
Angeles Arrien, Ph.D. is an anthropologist and an organizational consultant. She teaches about indigenous wisdom and is the author of several books including:
Susan Griffin is a well-known writer and poet who was named by Utne Reader as one of a hundred important visionaries for the new millennium. She is the author of several books including:
Jean Houston, Ph.D. is the Director of Foundation for Mind Research in Oregon and the author of over twenty books, including:
Joanna Macy, Ph.D. is a scholar of Buddhism, general systems theory, and deep ecology, as well as a leading voice in movements for peace, justice, and sustainability. She is the author of several books, including:
Shaun McNiff, Ph.D. is the founder of several graduate programs bringing the arts to psychotherapy and education. He is the author of several books including:
Michael Meade is a master storyteller and scholar of mythology. He is the founder of the Mosaic Multicultural Foundation. He is the author of several publications including:
Thomas Moore, Ph.D. is a lecturer and teacher of religion, mythology, and Imaginal Psychology. He is the author of several books including:
Robert Sardello, Ph.D. is co-founder of the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, and has been a practicing psychotherapist for over 20 years. He is the author of over 200 articles in scholarly journals and cultural publications including:
Sobonfu Somé is a teacher from the Dagara culture of West Africa whose work focuses on intimacy, children, and community. She is the author of:
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