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Partnering in New Discoveries and Innovation Santa Barbara Graduate Institute (SBGI) is dedicated to preparing students to grapple with society's most challenging issues. Some of these issues include 1) understanding the origins of mental illness (i.e., early human development and maternal infant bonding), and 2) promoting wellness and a sense of community through body-mind-spirit somatic psychology. SBGI students produce original work in the form of a Master's (community-based) Project and Doctoral level research. In order to facilitate these efforts, as well as continuing the innovative training of faculty, SBGI offers this opportunity for Donors to be a part of this endeavor. RESEARCH Psychological research helps explain the way human beings think and behave. Some ongoing research projects at SBGI include the exploration of early imprints and the origins of violence, the effects of trauma on the developing child, and the use of body-centered psychology within the group context. (Past projects have consisted of developing grants and community service projects, hosting conferences, and producing a film on Child Trauma.) SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS Psychology cannot thrive without nourishing our most intelligent and inquiring minds to pursue the limits of the discipline. The SBGI Center for Clinical Studies and Research, a California non-profit agency, provides scholarships and seeks funding for students needing assistance for completing their clinical or counseling psychology program. Students who apply need to have strong academic credentials and show evidence of need to receive scholarships. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT To stay on the cutting edge of psychology and to stay up with the remarkable effects technology has had on this discipline, faculty also need to be apprised of new research and be kept well informed as to best teaching practices. SBGI would welcome your support. All donations are tax deductible. A donor letter for your gift can be downloaded by clicking here; the text of the letter follows: Dr. Marti Glenn Subject: Donor Letter Dear Dr. Glenn: I would like to make a gift to Santa Barbara Graduate Institute (SBGI) for the purpose of providing funds to be used in support of the school's research and training programs. I understand that all gifts are deposited to the SBGI Center for Clinical Studies and Research, a California non-profit (501C3) associated with the Institute. This gift will further the science and scholarship around: 1) early human development (prenatal and birth experiences and maternal infant bonding), and 2) through body-mind-spirit somatic psychology, an important gateway to mental and emotional healing. I understand that my donation would be used for: 1. student scholarships and fellowships, 2. faculty development, 3. graduate research.I respectfully request that SBGI accept this gift. ______________________ _____________ Name of Donor Date
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