International Institute of Psychosomatic Medicine

International Institute of Psychosomatic Medicine (IIPM) is an Australian institution specialising in education, research and medical support in the area of psychosomatic medicine. According to IIPM, it was founded in 2000 as a not-for-profit organisation. In 2003, it became a private entity. IIPM is one of the 16 Health Professional Bodies suggested by the government of Australia as being preferred bodies for representation of registered health professionals, as well as medical colleges and hospitals, in Australia. IIPM is affiliated to the International Association of Counselling, a part of the College of Education of University of Georgia. The review of medical and health research in New South Wales included a noted submission by IIPM.
Courses
According to IIPM, it offers two courses at present. Successful completion of the major course results in an award of the diploma entitled "Consultant in Psychosomatic Therapies" (CPT). In 2006, IIPM also started the associated Seehealth Chapter system, targeted at both charitable and paid-for medical assistance. The basic idea behind the chapter system is for small (max.30) groups of interested participants to meet once a month and receive a presentation by a presenter trained by the IIPM, aimed at prevention of ill-health.
The IIPM contends that since stress lies behind most major human disorders, the simplest form of prevention may save large sums of cost in treating such disorders. The motto they present is "Let us treat the stress first, then medicate whatever remains".
The IIPM show DISTRESS as events which can, if undefended, lead to STRESS in the body and mind. They see STRESS as mechanical or chemical imbalances in the structure.
The IIPM have an additional motto: "Don't have unprotected distress!"
People who wish to become presenters in this system, may complete a course of training orgsnised by the IIPM, titled "Seehealth Presenter's Certificate"
Publications
*IIPM has edited and published a book written by J K Broodle titled 'On Not Knowing What To Do'. The book is now referenced in the Australian government's National Library of Australia. as well as several other major libraries worldwide.

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