Vitae
Michael Mayer, Ph.D.
11 La Bolsita Way
Orinda Ca., 94563
(510) 849-2878, Fax 925-254-5647,
Email: mm@bodymindhealing.com; www.bodymindhealing.com
Educational Background:
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Saybrook Institute, l977. Doctoral Committee Chairman: Sam Keen, Ph. D.
M.A. in Psychology, The New School for Social Research, Cum Laude, l971.
B.A. in Political Science, Syracuse University: Cum Laude, l969.
Credentials:
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, l986.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 1976.
Certified Hypnotherapist, 1987.
Acupressure and Traditional Chinese Health Arts, Certification, l991.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 1976.
Certified Hypnotherapist, 1987.
Acupressure and Traditional Chinese Health Arts, Certification, l991.
Workshops, Trainings, Lectures Given in Qigong and Bodymind Healing:
Qigong: A Path to Longevity, Elder Hostel’s Learning Consortium, Vagabond Inn, SF June & July 1999.
Bodymind Qigong, Unity Center of Walnut Creek, May 1999-.
Health Medicine Panel, University of California Medical School- Davis, Presentation to Doctors on multidisciplinary approach to fibromyalgia patient.March, 1999.
Transpersonal Psychology :The Energetic Dimension, Community, Institute of Psychotherapy, January, 1999.
Psychotherapy Behavioral Medicine and Qigong, American College of Traditional Medicine, 1998,1999.
Energy Medicine: East and West, University of California, San Francisco, Medical Center, 1998.
Energy Medicine, John Muir Hospital, sponsored by Dr. Harry Down’s The Walnut Creek Wellness Center, 1997.
"An Ounce of Prevention," KEST Radio with Dr. Len Saputo, August, 1997.
Energy Medicine East and West, California Institute of Integral Studies doctoral program, Summer, 1997.
Body/mind Qigong, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Weekend April 25th, 1997.
Chairperson, Mt Diablo Hospital’s Health Medicine Forum, Conferences and Panel on Energy Medicine, 1997.
Body/Mind Qigong, American College of Tradtional Chinese Medicine, sponsored by the Qigong Institute of San Francisco, April, 1997.
Qigong and Psychotherapy Partners in Alleviating Anxiety: First International Conference on The Psychology of Consciousness: Energy Medicine, sponsored by The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine,Monterey California, April 1997.
Taiji, Qigong and Psychotherapy, The California Institute of Integral Studies, Doctoral Psychology Program, San Francisco, Ca. 1996.
Healing with Qi: An Integrated Approach to Qigong &Tai ji Chuan, Private ongoing classes at The Psychotherapy and Healing Center in Tai Chi Chuan long form– Yang style left and right handed sets, Qigong training: wu Chi , internal organ, healing sounds, microcosmic and macrocosmic orbit. Standing and walking meditation, Tai chi sword, Tai chi dance, Two-person exercises and self defense. Emphasis on the meaning and healing power of each movement. Since 1987.
The Tao of Body/Mind Healing, Instiitute of Healing Arts and Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, April 12 and 13th 1996.
Psychotherapy and Qigong, Qigong Insititute of SanFrancisco, March 15, 1996.
Healing the Body/Mind with Qigong, The Resource for Complimentary Health, Walnut Creek, Ca., December 17, 1995,
Tai Chi Chuan, Rosestreet Counseling Center, Danville, 1995.
Training in Qigong and Tai Chi to staff of Eupsychia Institute, Dahloneega, Georgia, 1994.
A Mythic Journey to the Ancient Healing Sites of Greece, Co-led with Demetra George, traveling symposiums on ancient and modern methods of healing using myth, storytelling body- mind practices including qigong, acupressure etc. Two weeks in summer of 1992 and 1994.
Asthma, an Integrated Treatment Approach, Alta Bates Medical Center, Berkeley, Ca. Hired by Sharon Kman M.S.,C.R.C., M.F.C.C. of Pulmonary Medical Department, Asthma Support Group, Using hypnosis, qigong and psychological processes to aid sufferers of asthma, l992.
Tai Chi &Qiung for Sedentary Office Workers, Mount Diablo Tai Chi Center, Stress reduction techniques for the work environment, 1992.
Qigong/ Tai Chi and Oriental Approaches to Healing, Graduate courses in JFK University’s Transpersonal Psychology Department, Two Quarters each for five spring/summer sessions,1986-1990.
Psychophysiological Healing: Introductory and Advanced Workshops. The Psychotherapy and Healing Center, Psycho-neuroimmunology and body-mind practices, l990.
An Integrative Treatment Approach to Anxiety and Phobias: National Conference and Training Institute on Phobias and Anxiety Disorders, Co-sponsored by Langley Porter Hospital, l987.
Body Based Therapies: Ancient and Modern, JFK University, 1986.
Tai Chi Chuan, University of California Extension, San Francisco, l982
Health Preventative Medicine and Focusing: KQED Radio, with Chuck Finney and John Welwood Ph.D., 1980.
Focusing and Oriental Approaches to Healing, New Dimensions Radio with Michael Toms and Eugene Gendlin Ph.D. 1979
Other Selected Workshops, Trainings & Speaking Engagements Given:
Trials of the Heart, Barnes and Noble, 1996, Gaia Bookstore, Lecture and Booksigning, l994.
Trials of the Heart, Healing the Wounds of Intimacy, Whole Life Expo, in addition Panel Discussion: New Models for Relationships, 1994.
Odyssey of the Heart: 1994 Travelling symposia two two week tours focused on themes related to my book Trials of the Heart ; and A Mythic Journey to the Sacred Sites of Ancient Greece, 1992 on archetypal psychology and ancient initiatory traditions through the sites of ancient Greece. Co led with Demetra George, sponsored by The Psychotherapy &Healing Center
Integrative Depth Psychotherapy:Ongoing Clinical Training Groups: Weaving together Focusing, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and various alternative modalities, therapists in training clarify treatment plan, clinical philosophy and strategy and explore countertransference. At The Psychotherapy & Healing Center, since 1987.
Eros and Psyche Conference, opening plenary address, San Francisco, l991.
Lawyers in Transition: The Quest for a New Career, Hyatt Regency of San Francisco, l991.
Psychopathology: Ancient and Modern: California Institute of Integral Studies, l990; also aired on Los Angeles Radio Station KPFK, 1990.
Focusing Training Ongoing training of individuals and health professionals at University of California Extention, Unity Center, JFK University, Nyingma Institute (with Eugene Gendlin), private groups, since l979-1989.
Awakening the Storyteller in Psychotherapy : Intuition in Psychotherapy Conference, l988.
An Integrative Treatment Approach of Anxiety and Phobias: National Conference andTraining Institute on Phobias and Anxiety Disorders, Co-sponsored by Langley Porter, l987.
Healing Your Relationships Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, l985 and l987; Association of Transpersonal Psychology, l986.
Healing Your Relationships: The Psychomythology of Intimacy: Symbolic stories from various initiatory traditions are woven together with examples from couples therapy to train therapists dealing with "the trials" of intimate relationship. JFK University,The Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, Eros and Psyche Conference, and The Orangeaire Villas of Phoenix Arizona, 1986.
Body Based Psychotherapy, Ancient and Modern: Spectrum Series sponsored by JFK University l986.
The Mythic Journey Process: Southwestern Anthropology Conference, panel with Stanley Krippner Ph.D., l982.
Focusing- A Method of Psychological Healing: Association of Transpersonal Psychology Conference, l980.
Focusing and Creativity: New Dimensions Radio, with Michael Toms and Eugene Gendlin Ph.D., l979.
The Mythic Journey Process : At JFK University, The Psychotherapy &Healing Center, Marina Counseling Center, Unity Center of Walnut Creek, private groups, since l979.
Training Taken in Body/Mind Healing:
Tibetan Qigong, Five Element Stake, Master Zisheng Wang, Unity Center, April 1999.
Chi Lel: Miracles in Natural Healing, Luke Chan, Fort Mason , March 1999. Methods used by "the world’s largest medicineless hospital- Huaxia Zhineng".
American Psychological Association, Integrated Health Care Symposium, Mind Body Interventions for Physical Problems, 18 Units of Continuing Education credits.
Qigong: History Philosophy and Science and External Qi Healing, Ken Cohen, University of California-S.F., June 20, 21,22 1998.
The Psychology of Consciousness: Energy Medicine: sponsored by The National Insitutute for the Clinical Application of BehavioralMedicine, The Real and the Possible in Energy Medicine- Normal Shealy MD, Symptom Path to Enlightenment- Ernest Rossi, Ph.D., Qigong Healing- Mater Ken Cohen,Thought Field Therapy- Roger Callahan, Ph.D. 24.5 Continuing Education credits, March 31- April 6, 1997.The Psychology of Consciousness: Energy Medicine: sponsored by The National Insitutute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine, The Real and the Possible in Energy Medicine- Normal Shealy MD, Symptom Path to Enlightenment- Ernest Rossi, Ph.D., QigongHealing- Master Ken Cohen,ThoughtField Therapy-Roger Callahan, Ph.D. 24.5 Continuing Education credits, March 31- April 6, 1997.
Dragon and Tiger Qigong, Bruce Kumar Frantzis, Novemeber 1996.
Healing with Qigong, Two day workshop with Dr. Effie Chow, Institute of Healing Arts and Sciences, University of California ,S.F., 1996.
The Quantum Healing Seminar with Deepak Chopra M.D., August 11, l991
Roles for Psychologists– Impacting a Medical Center, Chaired by Frances Stott et. al from Kaiser Permanente Medical Center S.F.. at 1991 APA Convention 1991.
Hypnosis and Behavioral Medicine, Chaired by Steven Kvaai: presentations included: Effects on Inflamatory Bowel Disease; With Patients with Chronic Pain; In Burn Pain; With Warts; and With Headaches, APA Convention 1991.
Qigong and Tai Chi Chuan with Sifu Fong Ha, and Master Cai Song Fang - Chi Gung Master of Canton Province, since l974.
Acupressure Institute: 150 hour Certification Training Program, Introductory through Advanced Acupressure training, Jin Shin Do, Shiatsu, Tui Na, Touch for Health / Applied Kinesiology, etc. l989-l990.
Hypnosis Training and certification program with Eleanor Field Ph.D., l987.
Focusing Training, with Dr. Eugene Gendlin from 1 978-1985.
University Teaching Experience (18 years total) :
San Francisco State University, Eastern Perspectives on Healing, 1998-1999
California Institute of Integral Studies, Energy Medicine: East & West, East /West, Doctoral Psychology Program, Summer 1997; Qigong, Behavioral Medicine and Psychotherapy, Psy .D. Program, 1996; Healing with Qigong and Standing Meditation, Summer Workshop,1997; Psychopathology: Ancient and Modern, Lecture,1990.
Graduate Psychology Courses at John F. Kennedy University : Clinical Case Seminar( 5 years), Personality Theory, Symbolic Process, Psychopathology, Foundations of Depth Psychotherapy,Effective Therapeutic Communication, Tai Chi Ch’uan, Clinical Supervision,,1978-1991.
Also :University of California Extention 1982-1984; Antioch College West l974-75, College of San Mateo 1974, Laney College1971-74, Montclair State College l971.
Clinical Background and Experience:
Co-founder of Health Medicine Panels-multidisciplinary panels practicing integrative healthcare, 1998-1999.
Director of Clinical Training at The Psychotherapy & Healing Center: Developed and led training groups in Integrative Depth Psychotherapy, which weaves together traditional forms of psychotherapy with hypnosis,psychoneuroimmunological researchbody/mind and symbolic process approaches to healing, Since 1987.
Focusing Training Coordinator of the Bay Area : Chosen by Eugene Gendlin Ph.D, originator of Focusing l978-l988.
Private Practice: Psychotherapy with individuals, couples and families, since1976.
Distinguished Achievements:
Associate Director of the Health Medicine Forum, a multidisciplinary group of Western doctors and complimentary health practitioners practicing and educating the public about integrated healthcare.1998-1999.
Dr. Mayer was the Focusing Training Coordinator for the San Francisco East Bay Area for 10 years. Focusing is a method of mind body healing developed by Dr. Eugene Gendlin Ph.D., who won the most distinguished professional psychologist of the Year award from the American Psychological Association. It’s now being used by the Simonton Cancer Clinic, in preventative medicine, and biofeedback research as well as in psychotherapy. Dr. Mayer’s Integrative DepthPsychotherapy approach expands Focusing to include Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, hypnosis and cross cultural approaches to healing.
The Contra Costa Sun ( January 11, l989 ) did a feature article on Dr. Mayer’s integration of oriental and western approaches to healing, focusing on his work with Tai Chi, qigong, hypnosis and psychotherapy
Publications:
Trials of the Heart: Healing the Wounds of Intimacy , Celestial Arts, 1994. Called "A Hero with a Throusand Faces for Couples." As Joseph Campell did for the individual, this book shows couples how we are living out the themes of ancient myths.
The Mystery of Personal Identity, ACS Publications, l985. This world prize winning book shows how ancient and theories of personality aid the modern person’s quest for meaning.
The Mythic Journey Process, Focusing Folio, 1982, Vol. 2, #2. This article gives a method of working through modern problems with ancient myths.
Qigong and Behavioral Medicine: An Integrated Approach to Chronic pain. Qi: Journal for Eastern Health and Fitness, Winter 1996-1997.
Standing Meditation: Doing Nothing and Finding Contentment in Being Alight, Bodymind Healing Center 1998.
Psychotherapy and Qigong: Partners in Healing Anxiety. The Psychotherapy and Healing Center.1997.
Bodymind Qigong: A Training Manual of Methods and healing Secrets, Bodymind Healing Center, 1998 & 99.
Qigong and Hypertension: A Heuristic Critique of Research Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine. 1999.
Currently working on a book on: Body/mind Healing: Psychotherapy and Qigong
Professional Affiliations:
American Psychological Association: member of Psychotherapy Division and Psychological Hypnosis Division.
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, professional member.
The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, approved member.
References:
Dr. Len Saputo
Health Medicine Forum
1776 Ygnacio Valley #105
Walnut Creek Ca 94598
925-937-9550
Stanley Krippner, Ph.D.
Saybrook Insititute
450 Pacific Ave.
San Francisco, Ca. 94133
Jacqueline Small
Eupsychia Insititute
3950 West Bee cave Rd
Austin Texas 78746
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