Psychotherapy The New England Institute is an initiative by the University of New England to foster research and education into the interdisciplinary nexus of cognitive science, evolutionary psychology and psychotherapy. Cognitive science investigates the deep structure of mental processes.
Evolutionary psychology understands the mind in the context of it s biological origins.
Psychotherapy harnesses this knowledge to study and change psychological problem states. A sustained dialogue between these disciplines is long overdue and timely. NEI provides a unique platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and constructive debate. It offers a varied and topical program of lectures, seminars, courses and conferences for academics and for the general public. Events will be held on the Portland campus of the University of New England starting Autumn, 2001.