Since 1977 we have helped people achieve healing and emotional wellness through active mind/body psychotherapy. The Southern California Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis is a non-profit organization affiliated with the International Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis (IIBA) which was created by Dr. Alexander Lowen, based on the work of Dr. Wilhelm Reich. There are 28 countries with societies and institutes practicing the work of Bioenergetic Analysis.

“It may come as a surprise that living life in a full and expanded way is one of the most difficult challenges we face as human beings.”
― Laurence Heller,

 

PURPOSE OF SCIBA

• Provide a theoretical and clinical training program for psychotherapists.

• Offer ongoing supervision, consultation, and advanced workshops for therapists who have completed the training program.

• Provide referrals to Bioenergetic therapists who have completed the training program and are members of SCIBA.

• Provide regular Advanced Workshops which feature Bioenergetic Analysis, as well as related health care themes for which CEU’s can be earned. These workshops are open to other therapists and the public.

MISSION OF SCIBA

  • Provide a professional institute and training program for qualified clinicians who are committed to Bioenergetic Analysis as a form of psychotherapy.

  • Promote the theoretical study and professional practice of Bioenergetic Analysis in the Southern CA region.

  • Ensure the establishment and practice of professional standards. Reduce the suffering of individuals and promote more pleasure and joy.

MEMBERSHIP

The membership in the Institute shall consist of two categories: Members and Associate Members.

  • Members are all Certified Bioenergetic Therapists, Advanced Students, and Students in the Certification Program who are members of SCIBA in good standing.  This category of membership has full voting rights.

  • Associate Members are persons interested in supporting the work of SCIBA, and are members in good standing. This is a non-voting category of membership.

 

ETHICS

Members of SCIBA are required to maintain professional and ethical standards of the discipline under which they are licensed to practice. Members commit to uphold the Code of Ethics of the Institute as adopted by the members.

CERTIFICATION

Certified Bioenergetic Therapists (CBT) are those members of the Institute or any other official Institute of the IIBA who have completed the educational and supervision requirements for certification and have been awarded such certification by the Executive Committee.