Dr. Brian Tierney - Grounded Cognition. "ZOOM OUT" & Mind + Body Stuff.

Brian Tierney holds a PhD in Somatic Psychology and has, for over
a decade, been an international trainer of somatic clinicians. As
a somatic practitioner trainer, Brian aids people in working more
skillfully with the physiology of the nervous system to build
resilience, release trauma, and alleviate chronic pain. His
doctoral project was an Integrative approach to Psychology that
wove together Somatic Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology,
Embryology, Neurobiology, Mythological Studies, and General
Systems Theory.


Brian has been an integrative clinical bodywork practitioner
since 1999 and has a multiplicity of experiences including
working with cancer patients in New Zealand, stewarding rites of
passage events for men and boys, and providing drama therapy in
group settings. His thousands of hours of training in the healing
arts and sciences include certificates in the Rolf Method of
Structural Integration, EMDR, Leadership and Social
Transformation, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Advanced
Breathing Facilitation, Yoga Teaching, Clinical Hypnosis,
Transformational Dance, Drama Therapy, and a plethora of Clinical
Massage modalities.


Brian is a Licensed Psychologist specializing in hands-on somatic
approaches to trauma resolution. He is an eclectic
psychotherapist who uses a combination of talk therapy and
education with individuals, families, couples, children, and
groups. He is also a seasoned dancer with over 20 years of
experience in modalities such as Contact Improvisation, Capoeira,
and Authentic Movement. Additionally, Brian is currently an
adjunct professor teaching at the California Institute of
Integral Studies in San Francisco.


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