Dr. Mario Guzm谩n

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Associate Professor of Psychology

Education

Ph.D., Michoacan University of San Nicolas of Hidalgo, Michoac谩n, Mexico, 2015
Master's Degree in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, Mexican Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, M茅xico, D.F., 2009
Master in Analytical Psychology, Ramon Llull University, Barcelona, Spain, 2002
Licentiate in Psychology, Autonoumus University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico, 2000

Associated Academic Programs

M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Counseling and Psychology

鈥淧sychology studies both the adversities and the positives of life and the impact that they have on mental health. Therefore, it is necessary that we see that both opposite sides are part of the human experience and that it is in the balance of those two extremes that human flourishment can be found.鈥�

Dr. Mario Guzm谩n鈥檚 experience with a psychologist at a young age had a life-long impact on him. 鈥淚 found the idea of understanding human behavior and human flourishing fascinating. Now after more than 20 years of studying and working in psychology, I can see that the knowledge that we have is not conclusive, that we don鈥檛 have 鈥榰ltimate鈥� truths, but that our understanding and appreciation of human behavior is in constant progress and process.鈥�

His wish is that his students can see that psychology is part of human knowledge and involves seeking answers about our nature and development. 鈥淏ut I also wish that they can see that knowledge and wisdom need to be constantly cultivated through study, life, and sharing with others. And I hope to promote the idea that faith and science don鈥檛 need to be separate or in a constant combat, but that both can enrich the other in ways to better understand the human experience and our relationship with God.鈥�

What drew him to 91精选:

Guzm谩n was drawn to the College because of its spirit of integrating and appreciating faith and science under the same roof. 鈥淐hristianity and science have many things in common but especially the attitude of constant search and the disposition to share with others what we have received.鈥�

Research interests:

Guzm谩n鈥檚 research focuses on several areas, including evidence-based treatment in psychotherapy, especially those from the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy perspective. 鈥淚鈥檓 also interested in human flourishing and overcoming difficulties in life, such as post-traumatic growth, resilience, and meaning and purpose in life.鈥� Another involves psychology and religion. 鈥淚 consider religion and its narrative a powerful expression of both, the relationship between God and men, but also as a deep teaching on human psychology.鈥� He is also researching his growing interest in immigration, adaptation, and flourishing.

All these areas are influenced by his strong Christian vocation. 鈥淭he Beatitudes in Matthew 5: 1- 12 are the instructions for all Christians to transform the world, so my research interest is based on those instructions and how science and faith can work together to make them possible.鈥�

When he鈥檚 not teaching:

Guzm谩n works with the Hispanic community providing parenting seminars and lectures, as well as working with clients, writing, and research. 鈥淚 also love to spend time with my wife and three kids. I enjoy jogging and doing artistic and cultural activities.鈥�

COURSES

Lifespan Development
Psychopathology
Counseling Theory and Methods II
Personal Growth
Psychology Capstone

PUBLICATIONS: BOOKS, PAPERS, BOOK CHAPTERS AND WEBSITES

  • Guzm谩n-Sescosse M, (2023). La relaci贸n terapeuta-paciente como elemento clave en la terapia cognitivo conductual [The therapist-patient relationship as a key element in cognitive behavioral therapy.] Revista De Psicoterapia, 34(126), 189鈥�204.
  • Guzm谩n-Sescosse M, Gal谩n-Jim茅nez JSF & Calder贸n-Mafud JL (2023). Bienestar psicol贸gico, salud mental y pautas percibidas de apego: estudio comparativo entre mexicanos y estadounidenses durante la pandemia COVID 19 [Psychological Well-Being, Mental Health and Patterns of Perceived Attachment: A Comparative Study between Mexicans and Americans during the COVID 19 Pandemic]. International Journal of Psychology & Psychological Therapy, 23, 1, 67-78.
  • F. Gal谩n Jim茅nez, J. S., Calder贸n Mafud, J. L., S谩nchez-Arm谩ss Cappello Omar & Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. (2022) Contextos violentos y desensibilizaci贸n a la violencia en j贸venes. [Violent contexts and desensitization to violence in young people] Acta de Investigaci贸n Psicol贸gica/Psychological Research Records, 12, 3, DOI:
  • Gal谩n Jim茅nez, J. S., Calder贸n Mafud, J. L., S谩nchez-Arm谩ss Cappello Omar & Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. (In press) Contextos violentos y desensibilizaci贸n a la violencia en j贸venes. [Violent contexts and desensitization to violence in young people] Acta de Investigaci贸n Psicol贸gica/Psychologycal Research Records
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M., Gal谩n Jim茅nez, J. S. & Calder贸n Mafud, J. L. (2022) Bienestar psicol贸gico, salud mental y pautas de apego: estudio comparativo mexicanos y estadounidenses durante pandemia [Psychological well-being, mental health, and attachment patterns: a comparative study of Mexicans and Americans during a pandemic] [Manuscrito sin publicar/Unpublished manuscript] Departamentos de Psicolog铆a, 91精选, Universidad Aut贸noma de San Luis Potos铆 & Universidad de Colima.
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. (2021) Lucas 24; veinticuatro d铆as, veinticuatro cap铆tulos. [Luke 24; twenty four days, twenty four chapters] Chicago: Seeds Family Services
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. (2020) La Transformaci贸n del Adolescente; Gu铆a para padres y profesionistas de adolescentes. [The Transformation of the Adolescent; A guide for parents and professionals of adolescents] 2da Edici贸n. Chicago: Seeds Family Services
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. (2018) La Transformaci贸n del Adolescente; Gu铆a para padres y profesionistas de adolescentes. [The Transformation of the Adolescent; A guide for parents and professionals of adolescents] Sevilla: Universo de Letras
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. (2018) La promoci贸n del autocuidado en el adolescente. [The promotion of self-care in adolescents] En: E., Camacho & C. Vega (Coords) Autocuidado de la Salud II (pp 29-44) Guadalajara: Manual Moderno
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. Padr贸s Blazquez F (2018) Promoting Post-Traumatic Growth After PTSD. Psychology Today
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. Padr贸s Blazquez F, Laca Arocena F & Garcia Campos T (2018). A Pilot Study of Posttraumatic Growth Trainning for Patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. International Journal of Psychology &Psychological Therapy, 18, 2, 235-246.聽聽
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M., Padr贸s, F., Garc铆a, T. y Laca, F. (2015) Intervenciones psicol贸gicas basadas en la evidencia para el trastorno por estr茅s postraum谩tico. [Evidence-based psychological interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder] Revista Electr贸nica de Psicolog铆a Iztacala. 18 (3)
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M., Padr贸s, F., Garc铆a, T. y Laca, F. (2014) Modelos cognitivo conductuales del trastorno por estr茅s postraum谩tico. [Cognitive behavioral models of posttraumatic stress disorder ] Uaricha, 11(25), 35-54
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. (2014) El autocuidado del adulto medio. [The self-care of the middle adult] En: E., Camacho & C. Vega (Coords) Autocuidado de la Salud (pp ) Guadalajara: ITESO
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. (2002) Una mirada a certes ombres de la nostra cultura per entreveure llums de futur鈥� [A look at certain shadows of our culture to glimpse the lights of the future] ALOMA, 10, 95-98.
  • Constant writer for Seeds Family Services blog:
  • Personal Blog:
  • Author of the online seminar 鈥淟a Transformaci贸n del Adolescente鈥� published on Udemy:
  • Descifrando Laberintos:

LECTURES IN CONGRESSES

  • Gal谩n Jim茅nez, J. S., Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. & Calder贸n Mafud, J. L. (18 al 20 de mayo de 2022) Pandemia: pautas de apego percibidas durante la infancia, depresi贸n, ansiedad, estr茅s y bienestar psicol贸gico.[ Pandemic: perceived attachment patterns during childhood, depression, anxiety, stress and psychological well-being] [Sesi贸n de conferencia/ Conference session]聽 ] XVIII Coloquio de la Red Multirregional de Calidad en Posgrados de Psicolog铆a. M茅rida, Yucat谩n, M茅xico
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M (2019) Introducci贸n a la Terapia Cognitivo Conductual y a la Terapia de Esquemas. [Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Schema Therapy.] 1er Coloquio Internacional en Pr谩ctica Cl铆nica Psicol贸gica para la Universidad Aut贸noma de San Luis Potos铆 y el Colegio de Psic贸logos de San Luis.
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M (2016) Eficacia de un tratamiento coadyuvante en entrenamiento en crecimiento postraum谩tico para el TEPT. [Efficacy of a coadjuvant treatment in post-traumatic growth training for PTSD] Making Academic Connections Trough Community Experiences.
  • Guzm谩n, M. (2014) Intervenci贸n Cognitivo Conductual Para el Maltrato y Acoso Escolar. [Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for School Abuse and Bullying.] IV Congreso Nacional de Psicolog铆a. M茅xico (2014)
  • Guzm谩n, M. (2013) Taller de Intervenci贸n Cognitivo Conductual del Acoso y Maltrato Escolar. [Workshop on Cognitive Behavioral Intervention of Harassment and School Abuse] VIII Congreso Internacional de Salud Mental. M茅xico (2013)
  • Guzm谩n, M., Padr贸s, F., Laca, F., Garc铆a T (2013) Evaluaci贸n de un Tratamiento Cognitivo Conductual con Entrenamiento en Crecimiento Postraum谩tico para el Trastorno por Estr茅s Postraum谩tico. [Evaluation of a Cognitive Behavioral Treatment with Posttraumatic Growth Training for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.] IV Congreso Internacional; La Investigaci贸n en el Posgrado.
  • Guzm谩n, M. Pe帽a D铆az, J. Robles, R y Padr贸s, F (2013) Diagn贸stico Descriptivo del Acoso Escolar en Alumnos de Primaria Mayor de una Instituci贸n Educativa. [Descriptive Diagnosis of Bullying in Primary School Students of an Educational Institution.] XXI Congreso Mexicano de Psicolog铆a
  • Guzm谩n, M. Pe帽a D铆az, J. Robles, R y Padr贸s, F (2013) Evaluaci贸n del Bullying y Propuesta de Intervenci贸n Cognitivo Conductual en una Instituci贸n Educativa. [Evaluation of Bullying and Proposal for Cognitive Behavioral Intervention in an Educational Institution.] VI Congreso Latinoamericano de Psicolog铆a de la Salud. M茅xico
  • Guzm谩n, M., (2013) Bullying: Causas y Consecuencias. [Bullying: Causes and Consequences.] VIII Jornadas Acad茅micas de Aniversario Salud Mental. M茅xico
  • Guzm谩n, M. (2005) Ap. 12, Di谩logo Entre Ex茅gesis Y Psicolog铆a. [Ap. 12, Dialogue Between Exegesis And Psychology.] Ponencia en el marco del VIII Encuentro del RIFREM.
  • Di谩logo Entre Ex茅gesis Y Psicolog铆a. Ponencia en el marco del VIII Encuentro del RIFREM.
  • Winner of the Dr. Santiago Cendejas Huerta Prize for Postgraduate聽Thesis聽2016 in the Field of聽Humanities and Behavioral Sciences, granted by Michoacan Academy for Science
+ Expertise

Dr. Mario Guzm谩n鈥檚 experience with a psychologist at a young age had a life-long impact on him. 鈥淚 found the idea of understanding human behavior and human flourishing fascinating. Now after more than 20 years of studying and working in psychology, I can see that the knowledge that we have is not conclusive, that we don鈥檛 have 鈥榰ltimate鈥� truths, but that our understanding and appreciation of human behavior is in constant progress and process.鈥�

His wish is that his students can see that psychology is part of human knowledge and involves seeking answers about our nature and development. 鈥淏ut I also wish that they can see that knowledge and wisdom need to be constantly cultivated through study, life, and sharing with others. And I hope to promote the idea that faith and science don鈥檛 need to be separate or in a constant combat, but that both can enrich the other in ways to better understand the human experience and our relationship with God.鈥�

What drew him to 91精选:

Guzm谩n was drawn to the College because of its spirit of integrating and appreciating faith and science under the same roof. 鈥淐hristianity and science have many things in common but especially the attitude of constant search and the disposition to share with others what we have received.鈥�

Research interests:

Guzm谩n鈥檚 research focuses on several areas, including evidence-based treatment in psychotherapy, especially those from the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy perspective. 鈥淚鈥檓 also interested in human flourishing and overcoming difficulties in life, such as post-traumatic growth, resilience, and meaning and purpose in life.鈥� Another involves psychology and religion. 鈥淚 consider religion and its narrative a powerful expression of both, the relationship between God and men, but also as a deep teaching on human psychology.鈥� He is also researching his growing interest in immigration, adaptation, and flourishing.

All these areas are influenced by his strong Christian vocation. 鈥淭he Beatitudes in Matthew 5: 1- 12 are the instructions for all Christians to transform the world, so my research interest is based on those instructions and how science and faith can work together to make them possible.鈥�

When he鈥檚 not teaching:

Guzm谩n works with the Hispanic community providing parenting seminars and lectures, as well as working with clients, writing, and research. 鈥淚 also love to spend time with my wife and three kids. I enjoy jogging and doing artistic and cultural activities.鈥�

+ Courses, Publications & Research

COURSES

Lifespan Development
Psychopathology
Counseling Theory and Methods II
Personal Growth
Psychology Capstone

PUBLICATIONS: BOOKS, PAPERS, BOOK CHAPTERS AND WEBSITES

  • Guzm谩n-Sescosse M, (2023). La relaci贸n terapeuta-paciente como elemento clave en la terapia cognitivo conductual [The therapist-patient relationship as a key element in cognitive behavioral therapy.] Revista De Psicoterapia, 34(126), 189鈥�204.
  • Guzm谩n-Sescosse M, Gal谩n-Jim茅nez JSF & Calder贸n-Mafud JL (2023). Bienestar psicol贸gico, salud mental y pautas percibidas de apego: estudio comparativo entre mexicanos y estadounidenses durante la pandemia COVID 19 [Psychological Well-Being, Mental Health and Patterns of Perceived Attachment: A Comparative Study between Mexicans and Americans during the COVID 19 Pandemic]. International Journal of Psychology & Psychological Therapy, 23, 1, 67-78.
  • F. Gal谩n Jim茅nez, J. S., Calder贸n Mafud, J. L., S谩nchez-Arm谩ss Cappello Omar & Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. (2022) Contextos violentos y desensibilizaci贸n a la violencia en j贸venes. [Violent contexts and desensitization to violence in young people] Acta de Investigaci贸n Psicol贸gica/Psychological Research Records, 12, 3, DOI:
  • Gal谩n Jim茅nez, J. S., Calder贸n Mafud, J. L., S谩nchez-Arm谩ss Cappello Omar & Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. (In press) Contextos violentos y desensibilizaci贸n a la violencia en j贸venes. [Violent contexts and desensitization to violence in young people] Acta de Investigaci贸n Psicol贸gica/Psychologycal Research Records
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M., Gal谩n Jim茅nez, J. S. & Calder贸n Mafud, J. L. (2022) Bienestar psicol贸gico, salud mental y pautas de apego: estudio comparativo mexicanos y estadounidenses durante pandemia [Psychological well-being, mental health, and attachment patterns: a comparative study of Mexicans and Americans during a pandemic] [Manuscrito sin publicar/Unpublished manuscript] Departamentos de Psicolog铆a, 91精选, Universidad Aut贸noma de San Luis Potos铆 & Universidad de Colima.
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. (2021) Lucas 24; veinticuatro d铆as, veinticuatro cap铆tulos. [Luke 24; twenty four days, twenty four chapters] Chicago: Seeds Family Services
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. (2020) La Transformaci贸n del Adolescente; Gu铆a para padres y profesionistas de adolescentes. [The Transformation of the Adolescent; A guide for parents and professionals of adolescents] 2da Edici贸n. Chicago: Seeds Family Services
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. (2018) La Transformaci贸n del Adolescente; Gu铆a para padres y profesionistas de adolescentes. [The Transformation of the Adolescent; A guide for parents and professionals of adolescents] Sevilla: Universo de Letras
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. (2018) La promoci贸n del autocuidado en el adolescente. [The promotion of self-care in adolescents] En: E., Camacho & C. Vega (Coords) Autocuidado de la Salud II (pp 29-44) Guadalajara: Manual Moderno
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. Padr贸s Blazquez F (2018) Promoting Post-Traumatic Growth After PTSD. Psychology Today
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. Padr贸s Blazquez F, Laca Arocena F & Garcia Campos T (2018). A Pilot Study of Posttraumatic Growth Trainning for Patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. International Journal of Psychology &Psychological Therapy, 18, 2, 235-246.聽聽
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M., Padr贸s, F., Garc铆a, T. y Laca, F. (2015) Intervenciones psicol贸gicas basadas en la evidencia para el trastorno por estr茅s postraum谩tico. [Evidence-based psychological interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder] Revista Electr贸nica de Psicolog铆a Iztacala. 18 (3)
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M., Padr贸s, F., Garc铆a, T. y Laca, F. (2014) Modelos cognitivo conductuales del trastorno por estr茅s postraum谩tico. [Cognitive behavioral models of posttraumatic stress disorder ] Uaricha, 11(25), 35-54
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. (2014) El autocuidado del adulto medio. [The self-care of the middle adult] En: E., Camacho & C. Vega (Coords) Autocuidado de la Salud (pp ) Guadalajara: ITESO
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. (2002) Una mirada a certes ombres de la nostra cultura per entreveure llums de futur鈥� [A look at certain shadows of our culture to glimpse the lights of the future] ALOMA, 10, 95-98.
  • Constant writer for Seeds Family Services blog:
  • Personal Blog:
  • Author of the online seminar 鈥淟a Transformaci贸n del Adolescente鈥� published on Udemy:
  • Descifrando Laberintos:

LECTURES IN CONGRESSES

  • Gal谩n Jim茅nez, J. S., Guzm谩n Sescosse, M. & Calder贸n Mafud, J. L. (18 al 20 de mayo de 2022) Pandemia: pautas de apego percibidas durante la infancia, depresi贸n, ansiedad, estr茅s y bienestar psicol贸gico.[ Pandemic: perceived attachment patterns during childhood, depression, anxiety, stress and psychological well-being] [Sesi贸n de conferencia/ Conference session]聽 ] XVIII Coloquio de la Red Multirregional de Calidad en Posgrados de Psicolog铆a. M茅rida, Yucat谩n, M茅xico
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M (2019) Introducci贸n a la Terapia Cognitivo Conductual y a la Terapia de Esquemas. [Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Schema Therapy.] 1er Coloquio Internacional en Pr谩ctica Cl铆nica Psicol贸gica para la Universidad Aut贸noma de San Luis Potos铆 y el Colegio de Psic贸logos de San Luis.
  • Guzm谩n Sescosse, M (2016) Eficacia de un tratamiento coadyuvante en entrenamiento en crecimiento postraum谩tico para el TEPT. [Efficacy of a coadjuvant treatment in post-traumatic growth training for PTSD] Making Academic Connections Trough Community Experiences.
  • Guzm谩n, M. (2014) Intervenci贸n Cognitivo Conductual Para el Maltrato y Acoso Escolar. [Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for School Abuse and Bullying.] IV Congreso Nacional de Psicolog铆a. M茅xico (2014)
  • Guzm谩n, M. (2013) Taller de Intervenci贸n Cognitivo Conductual del Acoso y Maltrato Escolar. [Workshop on Cognitive Behavioral Intervention of Harassment and School Abuse] VIII Congreso Internacional de Salud Mental. M茅xico (2013)
  • Guzm谩n, M., Padr贸s, F., Laca, F., Garc铆a T (2013) Evaluaci贸n de un Tratamiento Cognitivo Conductual con Entrenamiento en Crecimiento Postraum谩tico para el Trastorno por Estr茅s Postraum谩tico. [Evaluation of a Cognitive Behavioral Treatment with Posttraumatic Growth Training for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.] IV Congreso Internacional; La Investigaci贸n en el Posgrado.
  • Guzm谩n, M. Pe帽a D铆az, J. Robles, R y Padr贸s, F (2013) Diagn贸stico Descriptivo del Acoso Escolar en Alumnos de Primaria Mayor de una Instituci贸n Educativa. [Descriptive Diagnosis of Bullying in Primary School Students of an Educational Institution.] XXI Congreso Mexicano de Psicolog铆a
  • Guzm谩n, M. Pe帽a D铆az, J. Robles, R y Padr贸s, F (2013) Evaluaci贸n del Bullying y Propuesta de Intervenci贸n Cognitivo Conductual en una Instituci贸n Educativa. [Evaluation of Bullying and Proposal for Cognitive Behavioral Intervention in an Educational Institution.] VI Congreso Latinoamericano de Psicolog铆a de la Salud. M茅xico
  • Guzm谩n, M., (2013) Bullying: Causas y Consecuencias. [Bullying: Causes and Consequences.] VIII Jornadas Acad茅micas de Aniversario Salud Mental. M茅xico
  • Guzm谩n, M. (2005) Ap. 12, Di谩logo Entre Ex茅gesis Y Psicolog铆a. [Ap. 12, Dialogue Between Exegesis And Psychology.] Ponencia en el marco del VIII Encuentro del RIFREM.
  • Di谩logo Entre Ex茅gesis Y Psicolog铆a. Ponencia en el marco del VIII Encuentro del RIFREM.
+ Awards & Memberships
  • Winner of the Dr. Santiago Cendejas Huerta Prize for Postgraduate聽Thesis聽2016 in the Field of聽Humanities and Behavioral Sciences, granted by Michoacan Academy for Science