Training and Courses in Biosynthesis At the International Institute for Biosynthesis IIBS Leadership: David Boadella D. Sc. hon. and Silvia Specht Boadella Ph.D The word “Biosynthesis” means “integration of life”. Biosynthesis works on a basis of self-development processes, which promote organic growth, personal development, and spiritual integrity. The objective of our work is bringing together the three essential areas of human existence: somatic existence psychological experience and spiritual essence. Biosynthesis has been researched and developed over the past 40 years; it continues to be developed today in theory and a wide range of practical applications by David Boadella and Silvia Specht Boadella, as well as leading members of the “International Training Faculty of Biosynthesis”. The “International Institute for Biosynthesis” IIBS is a research and training centre for Biosynthesis. About 20 training institutes in different countries around the world are affiliated to the Institute. The IIBS is a member of various organisations, including the “World Council for Psychotherapy” WCP, the “European Association for Psychotherapy” EAP and the “Medicina Alternativa Internacional”. The IIBS has a guiding influence within various different international psychotherapy associations, for instance it has a presence on the board of the scientific recognition committee of the EAP, was involved in the psychotherapy and spirituality working group of the WCP, and many others besides. It is involved in a number of scientific research projects. The training in Biosynthesis – somatic and depth-psychology oriented psychotherapy at the IIBS is recognized by the Swiss Charter for Psychotherapy SCP. The Training fulfils also the requirements of an Advanced Training for Specialists in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy FMH as well as for Psychosomatic and Psychosocial Medicine APPM. In Brussels in October 1998, Biosyn the sis was the first body-psychotherapy method to receive scientific recogniLes Parau Parau - Conversation, 1891, Paul Gauguin tion from the European Association for Psychotherapy EAP. With the Diploma in Biosynthesis and the affiliation to the International Foundation for Biosynthesis IFB graduates can receive the European Certificate for Psychotherapy ECP. New Structures In 2009/2010/2011 the introductory courses take place as follows: 3 days (Friday-Sunday), all in Heiden CH (near St. Gallen). Each Training begins in May. It lasts over 3 years and consists of 3 course modules of 7 ½ days (4 ½ weekdays and 3 weekend days) per year. After 3 years students receive a certificate showing how many training hours they have completed. Introductory Courses / Introductory Training Anyone who is interested in Biosynthesis and would like to become familiar with it is invited to an Introductory course / Introductory training. Normally you must attend one of these introductory courses in preparation for the training. Tutors: David Boadella, D.Sc.hon. and Silvia Specht Boadella, Ph.D. energy & character vol.37 may 2009 67
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