Westbrook Course Catalogue ListingsTo request a printed Westbrook University Course Catalogue, please call us at 1 800 447-6496 Course Codes by Alphabetical Link |
| MP 400 | 3 credits | 42, 44.07, 51.12, 51.1601 |
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Understanding the Character and Temperament of Clients |
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| People are different in many ways. They desire different things. The have different motives, aims, needs, drives, impulses, and urges. Each one of us is unique, but we do share similar characteristics and behavior. The student will also learn how to assess these differences in the client’s character and how this information can help the therapist to work with the client to reach a more positive outcome during therapy. | ||
| MP 401 | 3 credits | 42, 44.07, 51.12, 51.1601 |
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How to Conduct the Clinical Interview |
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| This course is designed to help the student prepare for the initial client interview. It will help the inexperienced practitioner to be more attuned to the client’s needs and to be successful in gathering the necessary data for assessment. This course will show the student how to properly organize and approach the initial phase of therapy. It also provides a framework for thinking about the information obtained during the interview so that the therapist can formulate a thorough assessment. | ||
| MP 402 | 3 credits | 42, 44.07 |
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Humor and Psychotherapy |
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| This course is about the role humor plays in psychotherapy. Humor has begun to receive recognition and acceptance as a valuable adjunctive force in the important segment of our culture, which is dedicated to the healing of the body and mind. The student will learn how to incorporate humor in the psychotherapeutic process. Humor and spirituality will be discussed and the author will demonstrate how humorous spirituality can elegantly enrich the therapeutic process. | ||
| MP 405 | 3 credits | 51.1601-51.1612 |
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The Doctor Within |
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| Most diseases progress as a result of the failures of our natural defenses. We call them by different names: high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, and even the common cold. We ignore signals from our body. This course is designed to teach the student how to stop harming their body and commit to a proven program of super foods, energizing vitamins and minerals, sensible exercise and mental exercises to bring the body back into balance. | ||
| MP 407 | 3 credits | 42, 44.07 |
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Jungian Psychology |
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| This course is designed to give the student knowledge of the elementary terms and themes of Jung’s psychology. Carl Jung was not just a medical man, but a scholar whose research, particularly in comparative mythology, alchemy, and the psychology of religion, have inspired and augmented the findings of leading creative scholars of our time. | ||
| MP 408 | 3 credits | 42, 44.07, 51.12, 51.16 12 |
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The Psychology of Healing |
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| This course is a comprehensive guide to the healing arts. You will explore the healing arts from ancient Egypt to the latest discoveries in the fields of science and complementary medicine. The student will learn how each system works, which type of person would most likely benefit from these therapies, and the psychology underlying each one. The student will finish this course with a comprehensive understanding of Alternative Therapies, Complementary Medicine, and the Healing Vocation. | ||
| MP 410 | 3 credits | 42, 44.07 |
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Psychodynamics of Self-Esteem |
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| Low self-esteem may be at the root of most of our troubles. Positive self-esteem is the force that drives the successful personality. When parts of the self are rejected, the psychological structures that literally keep a person alive are greatly damaged. This course is about stopping the judgments, healing old wounds, and learning practical techniques for changing behavior patterns. Students will learn to affirm their worth, face their pain, and work toward freeing the self so that they may get more joy out of living. | ||
| MP 411 | 3 credits | 42, 44.07, 51.12, 51.1601 |
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Putting Joy into Stress |
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| It has been estimated that 95% of all illness, both mental and physical, are directly caused by stress. This includes migraines, high blood pressure, ulcers, strokes, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and AIDS. This course will help the student learn to help the client realize what they are doing in their life that is helping or hurting them. Learn how to re-channel stress to achieve more positive outcomes, increase life expectancy, and live happier, more productive lives. | ||
| MP 412 | 3 credits | 42, 44.07 |
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The Art of Communication |
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| The student will learn that as a metaphysical therapist, the quality of communication with others determines his or her success. In studying the material contained in this course, the student will develop important knowledge and skills in communication. As a teacher, counselor, guide and coach, the student will need as much information as possible about relating in a meaningful way to the clients. The student will learn how to help the clients in their perception of their personal world. The greater the understanding of how humans communicate, the greater the ability will be to reach the client’s inner personal world. | ||
| MP 413 | 3 credits | 42, 44.07 |
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Rapid Data Collection and Problem Solving |
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| This course is a special guide to exploring creativity and problem solving. The student will be able to create a map that will be introduced to the whole-brain thinking process of Mindmapping, which will allow the student to break down the critical blocks that hinder free thinking. | ||
| MP 421 | 3 credits | 42, 44.07, 51.1601 |
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The Universal Laws of Metaphysics |
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| This course is designed to teach the laws of metaphysics as taught by Ernest Homes, a teacher of religious science. During the course, the student will learn about the laws of the universe and how to apply them in daily life. This course is designed for teachers and practitioners and will give a broad overview of the laws of nature. | ||
| MP 501 | 3 credits | 42, 44.07 |
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Metaphysics: The Science of Life |
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| There are many systems that try to teach spiritual awareness and convey spiritual truth. The student will learn theories about the anatomy and evolution of consciousness and what it means to live spiritually. This course will shed insight into what metaphysics really is and is not. This course is a synthesis of world religions and beyond. It is designed to teach the laws of metaphysics and how to rise above the physical world and enter a new world of awareness. | ||
| MP 502 | 3 credits | 42, 44.07 |
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Personal Mythology |
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| Mythology has been a part of human life from the very beginning and it is often said that its roots lie in truth. Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell have made major contributions to the subject of mythology. This course looks into the personal relationship between mythology and the inner self. It will provide the student with information for self-help therapy and inner exploration using dreams, ritual, and imagination. | ||
| MP 504 | 3 credits | 42, 44.07 51.1601 |
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Discovering the Missing Years of Jesus’ Life |
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| This course takes the student on an exciting journey of discovery. It will answer the questions, Where was Jesus during his younger years? Did he travel to other lands and study with the wise men of different cultures? Ancient texts reveal that Jesus did spend about seventeen years in the Orient as both a student and a teacher. He was known by the Orientals as Saint Issa. The student will learn about the teaching that Jesus brought with him to the Orient and what he brought back to the Holy Lands. | ||
| MP 508 | 3 credits | 42, 44.07 51.1601 |
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The Mind and Body Connection |
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| This course will focus on the work of Bill Moyers and his explorations into the alternative healing arts in search of answers to why we get sick. In ancient times, the wise ones knew that our body and minds were one, and not separate. Rediscover the connection between the mind and body. This course will take a new look at the meaning of illness and health and offer some alternatives. | ||
| MP 600 | 6 credits | 42, 44.07 51.1601 |
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HUNA: Metaphysics of the Ancient Polynesians |
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| This course looks into the theories of the origins of the Polynesian people, the breakdown of the ten elements of man, the prime directives of consciousness, the three levels of Mana: three aka bodies, healing, and prayer. | ||
| MP 602 | 6 credits | 42, 44.07 51.1601 |
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Wisdom from the East: Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible through Seven Keys |
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| This course is designed to educate the student in ancient Christian scripture based on the Peshitta text (the most ancient Holy Bible). The student will gain a thorough understanding of the Bible through seven keys that are the combination lock for new enlightenment. The student will learn the difference between the historical and spiritual significance of these ancient writings. | ||
| MP 610 | 3 credits | 42, 44.07, 51.1601 |
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The Law of Your Higher Potential |
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| Everything in nature conforms to basic law: the Law of Division and Growth. Since the beginning of time, the only method of increasing knowledge in nature has been divide and grow. We all have a power inside of us that can bring us anything we really desire. The subconscious mind has a unique way of attracting to us whatever we hold near and dear to our heart. This source has been called many names: the god within, inner wisdom, the super conscious, etc. This course is designed to teach the student the principles of higher potential and how to teach others to reach their highest potential. | ||