Possibilities in an Unclear Future
Possibilities in an Unclear Future This morning I was awaken by the blaring sound of ambulance sirens racing down my street. In a state of an emergency those sirens are eerily louder and disturbing...
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Pandemic and Embracing One Another By Fanny Brewster, Ph.D., M.F.A., LP As the United States enters its own state of fear and anxiety regarding the coronavirus, we are challenged with not only...
View ArticleFear Is a Teacher
Fear Is a Teacher By Juliet Rohde-Brown, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Fielding Graduate University As Pema Chodron has said, “fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth.” We are being...
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We have been here before By Matthew Bennett, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Georgia School of Professional Psychology A feeling normally as individual as the ache of separation from those one loves...
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Successful Aging Written By: David Selberg, CEO Hospice of Santa Barbara Charles Caldwell, Director of Strategic Advancement The post Successful Aging appeared first on Pacifica Graduate Institute...
View ArticleThe Ultimatum: Stay or Leave?
The Ultimatum: Stay or Leave? By Jan Peppler, Ph.D. The State Department is advising all United States citizens abroad: return home now or stay where you are and wait out this pandemic. If you stay,...
View Article2020 Graduation Canceled
Dear Pacifica Graduates, It is with great regret that due to the current COVID-19 crisis Pacifica Graduate Institute, after careful deliberation, has decided against holding commencement ceremonies...
View ArticleFREE WEBINAR: March 23 – Relational Marriage and Family Therapy in an Online...
Relational Marriage and Family Therapy in an Online World A Webinar Taught by Dr. Michael Elliott, PhD, Core Faculty, Counseling Psychology Department Monday, March 23, 2020 11 am to 1 pm Students,...
View ArticleA Call to Hestia
A Call to Hestia By: Stephanie Zajchowski, PhD stephanie.zajchowski@my.pacifica.edu We each have a story, and the COVID-19 pandemic is writing new chapters for all of us. My children are now home,...
View ArticleToward Organizational Citizenship in Time of Pandemic
Toward Organizational Citizenship in Time of Pandemic: A View from Pacifica Graduate Institute Peter M. Rojcewicz, PhD This post is not primarily about the COVID-19 virus, so much as it is an occasion...
View ArticleDepth in a Time of Corona
Depth in a Time of Corona By Joseph Cambray, President & CEO of Pacifica Graduate Institute Our most recent Pacifica Experience Day was the first time we attempted to offer a recruitment an event...
View ArticleA Poem for Deep Renewal
Stephen Aizenstat Founding President & Chancellor Pacific Graduate Institute Dear Community, This is a poem by Mariangela Gualtieri that circulated widely in the social networks (and in print) in...
View ArticleImages and Haiku from Our Recent Dark Days
Images and Haiku from Our Recent Dark Days By Evans Lansing Smith, PhD Chair, Mythological Studies Snow on the mountains. People passing down below: Virus in the Valleys. Sea-spawn and sea-wrack....
View ArticleJoseph Campbell: Author, Mythologist, Hollywood Guru
Joseph Campbell: Author, Mythologist, Hollywood Guru by Patricia Danaher BETTMAN/GETTY IMAGES (Original Caption) Author Joseph Campbell, (1904-1987), the elected member of the National Institute of...
View ArticleJust How Safe Is Safe?
Just How Safe Is Safe? Thoughts on feeling safe during a crisis By Dr. Thyonne Gordon doctg@beyondstory.com This idea of safety has been sitting with me for a while. Even before COVID-19, I’ve...
View ArticleHeart Lock In with Dr. Jill Griffin
Jill C. Griffin, PhD 575-613-2143 www.herdproject.org Hello Friends, I’m Dr. Jill and I’m creating a weekly vlog to guide us through a variety of HeartMath experiences. In case you don’t know me, I’m...
View ArticleUpdate from the President – COVID-19
Update from the President – COVID-19 Dear Pacifica Students, The last several weeks have been filled with growing anxiety with the disruptive impact of COVID-19 across the country. Many cities and...
View ArticleRelief for Federal Student Loan Borrowers
Relief for Federal Student Loan Borrowers Borrower Relief (Section 3513): The law suspends payments and interest accruals on Federal Direct Loans and FFEL loans through September 30, 2020 as well as...
View ArticleCalifornia Health Corps Opportunities
California Health Corps Opportunities To all mental health professionals in the state of California! Governor Newsom has issued a CTA requesting your help on the front lines of fighting this virus....
View ArticleSharing Is Caring – PGIAA Careline
Sharing Our Grief Sharing is Caring During these immense times of crisis, we need one another. PGIAA has established a CARELINE just in case you need to talk. 805.679.6163 The post Sharing Is Caring...
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