John A. Tamiazzo, PhD
John A. Tamiazzo, PhD is a renowned expert in the fields of human potential, neuroscience, health, wellness, and Transpersonal psychology. Transpersonal psychology researches dreams, meditative states, community service, and spiritual issues, integrating both western and eastern psychological principles. In graduate school, John had the good fortune of studying with Elizabeth Kubler Ross, M.D. Swiss psychiatrist, researcher and author of, On Death and Dying.
Through his counseling work, classes, and workshops, John has helped thousands of individuals improve the quality of their lives with his invaluable insights and methods for living an extraordinary life. His dynamic workshops address: the power of imagery and imagination, positive thinking, changing belief systems, the psychology and physiology of positive and healthy aging, relaxation processes, learning to nurture your miracle brain, and life-changing skills to improve health, wellness, and ameliorate emotional and physical pain.
His distinguished professional background includes positions as Program Director for three Community Mental Health and Research Centers and Executive Director for two Traumatic Head and Brain Injury Facilities in the southern California area.
He has been a long-time instructor with Santa Barbara City College's program for the older adult, with over 20,000 students attending his psychology, alternative medicine, pain management, health, & wellness classes. He taught for the University of California Santa Barbara Counseling Program for 15 years. Thousands of professionals including physicians, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, licensed clinical social workers, and other health and mental health professionals have trained with John and have been certified in his transformative work.
John has presented his workshops at colleges, universities, institutes, corporations, businesses, social services agencies, medical clinics, professional conferences, and spiritual centers in the USA, Scandinavia, and Canada. His repertory of classes include:
- Imagery, Imagination,& Solution Focused Brief Therapy for Health & Healing
- The Psychology and Physiology of Positive Aging
- Building Communication and Harmony in the Workplace
- Love & be Loved: 8 Steps to Creating Intimacy and Finding the Love You Want
- Love & be Loved: The 4 Pillars of Intimacy
- Returning to the Land of Oz: Extraordinary Lessons from the Yellow Brick Road.
He is the author of two books: Love and Be Loved: 8 Steps to Creating Intimacy and Finding the Love You Want and Returning to the Land of Oz. His Land of Oz Workshops draw upon the best material from his professional background and show participants how to creatively use the power of the mind and the wisdom of the imagination to feel motivated and inspired again, achieve personal and career goals, improve physical and psychological health, manage emotional and physical pain, make positive life changes, deepen intimacy, and fulfill their vast potential.
Returning to the Land of Oz is available at Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.uk and BarnesandNoble.com and is available as a Kindle e-book at Amazon.com and as a Nook e-book at Barnes and Noble.
Endorsements & Acknowledgments of His Work:
1.“This was the most uplifting educational experience I have ever had.”
Diane Larson, Ojai, CA
2.“Dr.Tamiazzo’s workshop is like being on a spiritual retreat.”
Cheryl Price, Los Angeles, CA
3.“Your workshop had an amazing impact on my self-esteem and self-confidence, and greatly improved my level of trust in myself and my ability to think positively again. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.”
Lizbeth Flores, Vancouver, Canada
4.“John Tamiazzo is a gifted teacher. No one should miss the opportunity to study with John.” Tara Stork, MFT Arroyo Grande, CA
5.“As an instructor, Dr. Tamiazzo masterfully creates an environment that touches the potential within each individual. What a gift!”
Danae Weimer, PhD Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpinteria, CA
6.“Outstanding!” Casper Glenn, MD Los Angeles, CA
7. The depth and breadth of his knowledge and experiences is most impressive. A great presentation! Judith Brown, PhD, author, international educator, and renowned family therapist.
7. The depth and breadth of his knowledge and experiences is most impressive. A great presentation! Judith Brown, PhD, author, international educator, and renowned family therapist.
8.“Dr.Tamiazzo’s class helped me tremendously with my depression, grief, lupus, fibromyalgia, and other painful medical conditions. I believe everyone will benefit from his amazing work.” Virginia Martin, Santa Barbara, CA
10.“Dr.Tamiazzo delivers with wit, charm, intuition, and knowledge. His Creative Imagery workshop is a must.” Rosemary Fromson, MA, Addictions Counselor, Abbottsford, Canada
9.“Dr.Tamiazzo’s workshop will give you a sense of the personal power of the unconscious mind in the process of healing.” Emily Taliaferro, RN California
11.“Thank you for teaching me the therapeutic combination of art and science as it can be of help to anyone who chooses to therapeutically use the power of their own mind to manage pain. Cheryl Guthrie, RN, Santa Barbara, CA
12.”John Tamiazzo’s workshops for Psychology interns in Norway were very inspiring. His profound knowledge of both theory and application makes him an excellent teacher.”
Ingunn Hagen, PhD, Professor Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
13. "Our company thrived under the leadership of John. He always helped us find creative solutions to very complex problems and situations. He is a very talented man." Bill Yarnall, former West Coast Manger of Scott Paper Company and Georgia Pacific and Board President of the Ventura Brain Injury Association.
14. "John is by far one of the most gifted instructors that I know. I've taken four workshops from him - in Victoria and Vancouver, BC - and have recommended him as a trainer to countless people. I can't wait to take his newest course based on his recent book, Returning to the Land of Oz. -Irene Mock, CHt, Nelson, Canada
15. "His new book reflects his unique creative and artistic abilities as a teacher. Well done!" Cheryl Leite, Vancouver, BC
17. "Dr. John Tamiazzo’s workshop based upon his new book is entertaining, uplifting, and enlightening. Don’t miss it!" Valerie Malhotra Bentz, Ph.D
Professor, School of Human and Organization Development Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara
18. "If you are interested in Milton Erickson's work, take Dr. John Tamiazzo's course. He is an outstanding instructor!"
John Dowling, MFT Ventura, CA.
19. "John's teaching style is calm and conducive to rapid learning. My take-aways from his course are still in the forefront of my mind and I use them often. He removed the hype and revealed the power of the imagination."
Dr. Polly Graves, Victoria British Columbia
20. "Without a doubt, one of the best seminars I have attended in 50 years!"
Sam Conkin, Nelson, British Columbia
21. "John underscores the importance of imagination while demonstrating to us his own creative, inquisitive, and imaginative nature throughout his workshop. What an inspiring presenter! I will certainly attend future events."
Debbie McHann, MFT President of Board of Directors Santa Barbara Chapter of the California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists(CAMFT)
22. "John's presentation for California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists was illustrious and I appreciated his invaluable insights and methodology on how to support individuals to improve the quality of their lives." Kathleen Killian, PhD Candidate Depth Psychology Pacifica Graduate Institute
20. "Without a doubt, one of the best seminars I have attended in 50 years!"
Sam Conkin, Nelson, British Columbia
21. "John underscores the importance of imagination while demonstrating to us his own creative, inquisitive, and imaginative nature throughout his workshop. What an inspiring presenter! I will certainly attend future events."
Debbie McHann, MFT President of Board of Directors Santa Barbara Chapter of the California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists(CAMFT)
22. "John's presentation for California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists was illustrious and I appreciated his invaluable insights and methodology on how to support individuals to improve the quality of their lives." Kathleen Killian, PhD Candidate Depth Psychology Pacifica Graduate Institute
