Process Work Institute

What Process Work Institute does

Process Work Institute (PWI) is a Portland, Oregon-based 501(c)(3) non-profit educational institute founded in 1989 (originally as Process Work Center of Portland) that trains practitioners in Processwork, an awareness methodology developed by Arnold Mindell that integrates Jungian psychology, Taoism, indigenous knowledge, Dreambody Work, facilitation, and conflict studies. PWI's core products are structured credential programs — the Certificate in Processwork, a Self-Guided Diploma, an Advanced Clinical Practice Series (e.g., 2026 program with Dawn Menken), intensive seminars, and community courses — supported by an online "Experience Processwork" community platform and a research manuscripts library. From 1992 to 2023 PWI operated accredited Master of Arts degree programs (including MAPOF and Conflict Facilitation and Organizational Change), graduating over 200 students before discontinuing degree offerings; it currently delivers non-degree training through on-site, distance, and online modes.

PWI makes money primarily through tuition for certificates, diplomas, intensive seminars, and advanced training series, supplemented by donations; pricing is contact-based and not publicly disclosed, and revenue figures are not published. Its go-to-market is community-led, relying on an international referral and alumni network anchored by the International Association of Process Oriented Psychology (IAPOP), with active engagement through the institutional website, blog, email newsletter, and social channels (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn). The institute serves therapists and mental-health professionals, facilitators and coaches, leaders and managers, individuals seeking personal growth, and international development professionals, with graduates applying the methodology in clinical practice, organizational consulting, government, NGOs, and conflict-resolution contexts across at least 10 countries.

Name

Process Work Institute

Legal name

Process Work Institute

Website

https://processwork.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Process Work Institute (PWI) is a Portland-based 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1989 that trains therapists, facilitators, coaches, and leaders in Processwork, a proprietary awareness methodology integrating Jungian psychology, Taoism, and conflict facilitation developed by Arnold Mindell.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Degree Programs: Master of Arts degree programs in Processwork and Conflict Facilitation and Organizational Change. The institute delivered MA degree training from 1992-2023, with over 200 graduates.
2. Professional Development and Continuing Education: Professional continuing education courses and programs for practitioners seeking skill development in Processwork facilitation methods.
3. Community Programs: Personal development and community well-being programs and courses offered online and in person.
4. Certificate and Diploma Programs: Certificate in Processwork and Self-Guided Diploma programs providing structured training pathways.
5. Donations and Support: The institute is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization that accepts donations to support its vision of a sustainable, flourishing, deeply democratic world.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Process Work Institute (PWI) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational institute that delivers training and credential programs in Process-oriented Psychology (Processwork), an awareness practice developed by Arnold Mindell. It offers a Certificate in Processwork, a Self-Guided Diploma, intensive seminars, an Advanced Clinical Practice series, and community courses serving therapists, facilitators, coaches, leaders, and individuals seeking personal development.

Product overview

The Process Work Institute offers a single unified educational program centered on Process-oriented Psychology (Processwork), a therapeutic and facilitation methodology developed by Arnold Mindell. The portfolio includes structured credential programs (Certificate in Processwork, Self-Guided Diploma), intensive seminars, advanced clinical practice series, and community education courses. Supporting resources include the Faculty Directory and Library. The institute serves therapists, coaches, facilitators, organizational consultants, and leaders seeking training in conflict facilitation, inner work, and group facilitation methods.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Certificate in Processwork Professional certification program in Process-oriented Psychology providing foundational and advanced training in Processwork methodology for therapeutic practice, facilitation, and organizational applications. Designed for practitioners seeking credentialed training in the methodology.
• Self-Guided Diploma in Processwork Self-paced diploma program allowing learners to study Processwork methodology independently with a structured curriculum and assessment, providing an alternative pathway for those unable to attend on-site training.
• 2026 Spring Intensive and Supervision Seminar Intensive on-site training seminar combining supervised practice with immersive learning in Processwork techniques, offered annually in spring at the Portland, Oregon headquarters.
• Advanced Clinical Practice Series Six-month modular training series for experienced therapists, facilitators, coaches, and leaders, focusing on complex clinical applications of the Process-Oriented approach. Led by Dr. Dawn Menken.
• Community Classes and Public Courses Ongoing public education offerings including community courses, personal development workshops, and professional continuing education in various Processwork applications, delivered online and in person.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 graduates from MA programs applying Processwork globally since 1992
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Association of Process Oriented Psychology (IAPOP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPWI is linked with IAPOP, an international network of centers worldwide dedicated to furthering understanding of fundamental problems facing individuals and groups today using Processwork methods. PWI is one of many centers worldwide connected through this association.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Esalen Institute: Long-standing holistic education and personal development institute in Big Sur, California offering workshops in somatic awareness, body-based psychology, and humanistic transformation. Highly comparable to PWI in audience (therapists, facilitators, seekers), modality mix (experiential workshops plus certificates), and mission of integrative human development.
• Pacifica Graduate Institute: Accredited graduate school offering depth psychology programs integrating Jungian, somatic, and mythological traditions. Comparable to PWI in its depth-psychology orientation and training of therapists and facilitators, though Pacifica operates at a much larger accredited degree-granting scale.

Direct peers

• Hakomi Institute: Training organization for the Hakomi Method of body-centered psychotherapy, offering certificate and training programs for therapists. Directly comparable to PWI as a niche, founder-originated somatic-awareness psychotherapy training school serving practicing clinicians.
• The Focusing Institute: International organization dedicated to Eugene Gendlin's Focusing method, an awareness-based inner listening practice. Comparable to PWI as an awareness-practice training community with similar integration of experiential learning, certification pathways, and a global practitioner network.
• Strozzi Institute: Training organization specializing in somatic coaching and embodied leadership for executives and teams. Comparable to PWI in training experienced practitioners in body-aware, awareness-based approaches to leadership, conflict, and organizational development.
• Center for Nonviolent Communication: Global organization offering certification and training in Nonviolent Communication for conflict resolution and facilitation. Comparable to PWI in its focus on conflict facilitation skills, multi-modal training delivery, and international community of certified practitioners.
• Mobius Executive Leadership: Training and certification institute offering leadership facilitation and executive coaching programs. Comparable to PWI in training facilitators and leaders in awareness-based approaches to organizational change, conflict, and team dynamics.
• ICA: Institute of Cultural Affairs: Global non-profit offering facilitation, group process, and leadership training with certification programs. Comparable to PWI in its facilitation methodology orientation, multi-modal delivery, and international training community.
• New Ventures West: Integral coaching school offering certification programs for professional coaches and leaders. Comparable to PWI as a niche professional training institute delivering certificate and diploma programs for facilitators and coaches seeking advanced practice skills.
• Satir Global (Satir Institute of the Seas): International training organization for the Satir Model of family therapy and systemic facilitation, with certificate programs and a global practitioner network. Comparable to PWI as a founder-originated psychotherapy/facilitation training model with international delivery and credentialed certification pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ProcessWorkPDX
• Facebookfacebook.com/ProcessWorkInstitute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/process-work-institute
• Instagraminstagram.com/processworkinstitute

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