Faculties
Dr. James Bramson
James H. Bramson, Psy.D., co-founder of Integral Expeditions,
is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Psy-19459) and Organizational
Consultant with over twenty-three years of psychotherapy, training,
consulting and teaching experience. Dr. Bramson is the former
co-director of Consulting Solutions LLC. In this capacity he applied
his economics, leadership, and management consulting background to
Fortune 500 companies, government institutions, colleges and universities.
Currently, he manages a private psychotherapy practice
(Orinda Psychological Services) and works as a Medical Expert Witness
(neuropsychological testing) helping legal experts understand the cognitive
and personality functioning of their clients.
Dr. Bramson has taught courses in Organizational
Behavior and Leadership at Alliant International University,
San Diego (Graduate Program in Organizational Behavior).
He has worked as an assessment specialist and researcher at
the University of California at San Francisco
(Department of Psychiatry/Addiction Medicine) and created a
stress management training program for the University of
California at San Diego (Medical School). Dr. Bramson has
a global perspective as he has lived, studied (International Business),
worked, and facilitated transformative workshops abroad.
He is passionately committed to helping individuals and
organizations optimize mind, body, and spiritual integration.
Dr. Ricky Fishman
Ricky Fishman, Co-Founder of Integral Expeditions, is a Professor
of Humanities at New College of California. Courses he has taught
include History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine, Integrative
Health Studies, Ways of Knowing and Being, and many more.
He has also been leading educational tours, taking groups to
Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, Cuba, Peru, and Burma, to study Global
Health Systems, Art, Culture, and Politics in Latin America, and
Mind/Body Healing through yoga and meditation. In addition, he is
a Doctor of Chiropractic, a published photographer, a recording
musician, and the proud father of a teenage son.
Larry Cammarata, Ph.D
Larry Cammarata, Ph.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist
and professional speaker who has practiced psychotherapy for
over 25 years. For the past 12 years, he has researched
shamanism (the world’s oldest tradition of spiritual and healing
practices), and has studied with indigenous shamans (healers)
from diverse cultures.
Dr. Cammarata is also a professional musician and performance
artist who has performed locally, nationally, and
internationally. He is an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan, an
ancient Chinese system of self defense and healing. Dr.
Cammarata is committed to helping others create health, balance,
and well-being for mind, body, and relationships.
Christine Johansson
Christine Johansson is a licensed clinical social worker who
has worked with individuals, couples, and groups for twenty-three years.
In addition, she has taught psychology and writing classes at Western
Career College, as well as creating and presenting workshops on a
variety of topics, including managing stress using mindfulness techniques,
creating healthy relationships, safe and savvy solo travel for women,
and navigating major life transitions.
Christine has traveled solo throughout Southeast Asia, New Zealand,
the Seychelles, Mexico, Central and South America and has explored the
United States, Canada, Italy and Australia with friends. In the past few
years she has rediscovered her love of beadwork and is in the process of
creating her own line of jewelry, “Shooting Star Designs”. She is excited
about helping people identify their own dreams and passions and working with
them to build a fulfilling, creative life (at any age!)
Daniel Linder
Daniel Linder is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist,
Addiction Specialist and Relationship Trainer in the San
Francisco Bay Area. Author: Demystifying Addiction (The
Relationship Model of Addiction) Relational Recovery, Intimacy,
The Essence of True Love (Inkstone Press).
Lyn Benson
Lyn Benson is a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Member
of the Victorian Association of Family Therapists, working full
time in private practice in Melbourne, Australia. Lyn has
extensive experience coordinating seminars and designing and
facilitating skills training workshops both for Australian and
International workshop participants.
Lyn is a fully Registered Psychologist and Family Therapist
(Australia) in private practice since 1996. Lynʼs areas of
special interest include : Changes in the couple relationship
following the birth of children; Parenting; Relationship
counseling; Women's issues (in particular helping women become
assertive); Family of origin issues; Stress and work related
issues; Anxiety; Depression; Problem gambling and Sexual abuse
issues.
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