"What is Principles-based Psychology?"

Principles-based psychology is an understanding of basic psychological principles (see Three Simple Principles) that allow for our experience of life.  We teach the Principles in a wide variety of applications within the community to foster change, mental health and resilience.  We have experience in teaching within:

• Education and School settings
• Juvenile and Criminal Justice
• Parenting and Anti-Violence Programs
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Facilities
• Universities and Collages
• Government Systems
• Community Collaboratives
• Business and Corporate Settings

and much more!

Principles-based psychology explains the full range of human thought and provides understanding of the role of state of mind in day-to-day experience.  It illuminates the human capacity for understanding and insight.

Principles-based education has been used not only to help the most disadvantaged and challenged member of society, but also to aide high functioning, peak performing athletes, artists and executive leaders.  This understanding has been taught by leading consulting firms and within organizational development programs as a catalyst for increased productivity, enhanced teamwork, exceptional customer service and improved employee satisfaction.  There is literally no aspect of human life that these Principles do not impact; where ever a human being is found, their psychological life and level of functioning goes with them, impacting their perception and performance.

Documented outcomes of Principles-based education include:

• An increase in calm and hopefulness.
• Increased creativity at work.
• Increased efficiency with less stress and burnout.
• More positive interpersonal relations, including with family members, co-workers and clients.
• Increased sense of perspective and compassion.
• Relief from stress and depression.

"The wisdom has healed communities, transformed individuals and renewed organizations. [This organization]  offers a powerful resource for change and shows the potential for everyone to contribute to healing societies."

                                                                           - David Pottruck, Co-CEO, Charles Schwab & Company

 

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"What is the Center for Sustainable Change?"

The Center for Sustainable Change builds on decades of work by our President, social scientist and author, Dr. Roger C. Mills (formerly of the Health Realization Institute and R.C. Mills and Associates).  Dr. Mills has been at the forefront of developing and implementing this paradigm in community work and corporate settings over the last two decades.

Dr. Mill’s work has been featured on the Today Show and PBS in helping to turn around inner city communities. Previous pilot-demonstration projects—funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the California Wellness Foundation, and major private foundations—have generated international attention, and inspired the book Modello: A Story of Hope for the Inner City and Beyond. The impact of Principles-based training is wide ranging and profound, and includes: documented declines in drug abuse, crime and school drop-out rates; and significant positive impacts on symptoms of chronic mental illness and depression.


"The purpose of [this approach] is not to force a change in my thinking... but just to be aware of it, even though it might not feel positive or 'good' in the moment. Clarity or wisdom will come, and that is the saving grace for me."           

                                                                          -Anonymous