Relational Systems

The  Ph.D. Program specialty at Santa Barbara Graduate Institute.

A Ph.D. in Somatic Psychology or in Clinical Psychology from Santa Barbara Graduate Institute

Specialization in Relational Systems

With emphasis on:

Systemic Hellinger Constellations

Systemic Group Process & Group Field

The potential start of the program is to be fall 2008.

Professional  Specialty Programs

Guiding Perspective and Principles

To meet the growing demand for specialization in specific therapeutic  modalities and flexibility in educational programs, SBGI brings  together state-of-the-art clinical training with solid academic  programs that meet requirements for graduate degrees as well as clinical licensure, where desired. Students in Professional Specialty Programs (PSP) take an approved certificate program with a professional training instutution as part of their course work.

Those who wish to pursue in-depth study in an approved professional  certificate program may receive up to 30 quarter units toward a  doctoral degree in the Professional Specialty part of the program.  The remainder of study is completed in two six-day on-campus modules  per year at SBGI for the non-licensure programs or two eight-day  modules per year for the Clinical Psychology programs.

What is the PSP?

The Professional Specialty Program  (PSP) is an innovative design incorporating a blend of courses  on campus, online and off-campus provided by approved independent organizations that are specializing in particular aspects  of somatic psychology.

How does this program differ from  your other programs?

This is the only doctoral degree program  that incorporates specialized trainings in the field of somatic  psychology that are provided by independent organizations affiliated  with SBGI. Also, attendance  on site at SBGI is only required twice per year for approximately one week each time, rather than monthly.

What degrees are given?

The two degrees offered are a PhD in  Somatic Psychology (the non-clinical degree) and a PhD  in Clinical Psychology (Specialty in Somatic Psychology.)  Meets the educational requirements for the Marriage and  Family License in the State of California.

When does the SBGI academic year  start?

The academic year begins in the fall.  However, you may apply to SBGI and begin your professional  specialty courses at any time during the year.

How often do I attend SBGI? 

SBGI courses are held twice yearly,  in the fall and spring.  Regular classes are six days long. Clinical psychology students participate in licensure  courses an additional two days, making a total of eight  days of attendance each time.

What amount of coursework will be  done online?

Approximately 50% of SBGI coursework  will be conducted at a distance using online discussion forums,  teleconferences, video and/or audio lectures.

For detailed official Santa Barbara Graduate Institute information and catalog about the please go to the Institutes website at: www.sbgi.edu and then to the sidebar: Professional  Specialty Programs

Dyrian Benz-Chartrand, Psy.D.

Santa Barbara Graduate Institute

525 East Micheltorena, Suite 205

Santa Barbara, CA 93103

E-mail: dyrian@sbceo.org

(805) 963-6896  fax (805) 965-7010