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The I-System Institute exists to promote well-being through its teaching, training, research, and clinical services using the practices of Mind-Body Bridging.
Mind-Body Bridging (MBB) is a therapeutic approach that enhances well-being. It operationalizes principles from psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness to promote self-awareness, reduce stress, and improve emotional regulation. MBB aims to bridge the gap between mental processes (mind) and physical sensations (body), encouraging individuals to be present and fully engaged in the moment by developing a better understanding of the interactions between their thoughts, feelings, and body sensations.
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Workshops & Trainings
The I-System Institute works with athletes and athletic departments to provide Mind-Body Bridging® to improve performance and support mental health. Please contact Dr. Derrik Tollefson to learn more about The Champions Program.
The Recovery Resilience Program Facilitator Certificate course is a training course that leads to certification as a Recovery Resilience Program Facilitator. The Recovery Resilience Program is an evidence-based person-centered and strength-based relapse prevention and recovery-oriented intervention designed for individuals in addiction recovery. The training is intended for mental health professionals, addiction counselors, and peer recovery support specialists. To register, please contact Dr. Derrik Tollefson.
Mind-Body Badge
The practices trained in Mind-Body Badge are designed specifically to address the issues law enforcement and other first responders deal with. The training works to improve situational awareness, identify and neutralize triggers, staying on task, staying grounded in the present moment, and building resilience during difficult life situations.
We offer:
- De-Escalation Training
- Resilience Training
- Individual therapy
- MBB agency implementation
- MBB certified therapists who specialize in working with first responders
USU offers training for individuals who want to learn and master the I-System Model and Mind-Body Bridging® so they can facilitate MBB training within their organizations. Contact Derrik Tollefson with questions.
The Productive Mind Program helps individuals achieve a productive mind-body state by teaching them Productive Mind Skills or practices they can apply to daily work and personal life. These practices belong to an evidence-based suite of interventions derived from the I-System Model of Human Behavior called Mind-Body Bridging.
USU offers two live courses through Zoom (Foundation and Advanced) to both USU enrolled graduate students and to non-enrolled masters level students to help them learn and master the I-System Model and Mind-Body Bridging®. Both courses are 3 Credit hours or 4.5 Continuing Education Hours (45 contact hours). Classes are synchronous, held once a week for three hours for 14 consecutive weeks.
Certified Mind-Body Bridging Educator Program prepares educators to teach their students Mind-Body Bridging principles and practices. The program was developed at the request of and with input from educators who wanted to promote the social and emotional well-being of their students and improve academic achievement.
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