SCTRI: the Systems-Centered Training and Research Institute

Knowledge and Research. A primary purpose for this organization is to contribute to knowledge with the theory of living human systems and to do related research in long- and short-term change strategies.

Education and Training. A primary purpose for this organization is to continue development of methods of systems-centered education and practice and to train systems-centered practitioners to serve the community.

Community Development and Contribution. The organization will introduce SCT strategies for change to organizations, groups and individuals in private, public and clinical settings.

SCTRI Basic Values

The Goal of Trademark Licensing: to maintain the integrity of SCT methods and to ensure their practice within the following values:

1. Respect for the dignity and worth of all human beings.
2. Respect for context: members’ behavior congruent with the norms of the environment and the norms of SCT.
3. Multi-level thinking: self-centering within a systems-centered context.
4. Empowerment of groups: authority residing with the group.
5. Decentralized authority: maximum local autonomy.
6. Commitment to develop a systems-centered environment: differences are discriminated and integrated in the service of the goal.
7. Creativity: to express our creativity, while affirming the creativity of others.
8. Open communication: communicating thoughts, feelings and concerns directly.
9. Diversity: no discriminatory behavior around race, ethnicity, culture, education, economic status, disability, religion and sexual orientation.
10. Organizational integrity: strive to live our values, saying what we mean and being open to hearing others’ differences.
11. Accountability: quality service adjusted through an ongoing collaborative process with consumers.

The SCT trademark and the trademark licensing process are the avenue by which the SCT values norms, standards and quality of practice are protected. Licensed SCT Practitioners are authorized to represent SCT within the community and in the larger environment. It is the licensed practitioner who carries the values and standards in their practice and in their contribution to maintaining the SCTRI community. The SCT license applies to activities in the fields of psychology and education. The trademark means that those who represent themselves as licensed SCT Practitioners can be depended upon by others to practice SCT in a consistent and reliable manner. The SCT trademark is jointly owned by Yvonne M. Agazarian and SCTRI.

Click the SCT Trademark link in the left column to find out more about the SCT trademark.