Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) through the Continuing Education in the Graduate School of Education Department at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon

Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), a term coined by Dr. Dan Siegel, studies the way the brain grows and is influenced by personal relationships. Recent studies have discovered that brain growth occurs throughout the lifespan. IPNB explores the potential for healing trauma by using positive and secure influences on the brain. Conditions once thought to be permanent now have the bright potential for healing and growth. IPNB has broad applications that are useful for parenting, mental health, addictions, education, health care, business professionals, and more.

Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) is an exciting interdisciplinary perspective, drawing from the fields of neuroscience, psychology, complexity theory, and relationship studies. Other related fields of study include, affective neuroscience, social neuroscience and social cognitive neuroscience. The interpersonal neurobiology perspective extends from the intricacies of neurobiology to the level of the interpersonal world. Because interpersonal neurobiology involves so many disciplines and areas of practice, this program is designed with flexible components to promote a central core of knowledge while facilitating each participant's professional and personal application of the information.

Distance delivery
We have structured this program to be accessible both locally and at a distance. Most courses are taught in three-day face-to-face intensives and then finished online.

We are also using video streaming to deliver the face-to-face portion of the class. Through this approach, participants join the class live, directly from their computer. If you are unable to join the live class, you can view the archived video streams from the Blackboard portion of the class. A reliable high-speed internet connection is needed for this to be successful. Dial-up connections are not satisfactory. Other distance technology such as webcasts and teleclasses may also be used.

To view either live or archived streaming video you need Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Windows Media Player 9 Series or higher and a broadband (LAN, DSL or cable) internet connection. Free download of Windows Media Player for PC or Mac is available at www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/AllDownloads.aspx.

Blackboard is PSU's distance delivery software. Please see the Access to Blackboard information for technical requirements.