Frequently Asked Questions

When Dr. Jampolsky founded Attitudinal Healing in 1974, the approach was viewed by many as ‘outside’ of mainstream medical science and mental health. Today, the practice of Attitudinal Healing can be found in communities in over 50 countries around the world. Attitudinal Healing and numerous similar practices have been increasingly embraced by the medical establishment and validated by much of the recent research and literature emerging in the fields of positive psychology and neuroscience. 

Our organization’s goal is to build upon our history and past successes while also applying other easily accessible, evidence-based methods, interventions and support systems that can be scaled for more effective, leveraged delivery to individuals and communities in the U.S. and abroad.

We feel that a name change and an updating of our brand is central to helping us achieve our goals. Opportunities are arising where we can help communities on a broader scale in addition to providing individual support. As a leading provider of emerging systems, programs, research and best practices aimed at dealing with conflict and crisis, we want our name to reflect the full range of expertise we offer.

The name CorStone is derived from “Cor” which is Latin for “heart”, and “Stone” which connotes a strong base or foundation…as in “a strong foundation for the heart”. For us, this concept perfectly captures the notion of “emotional resilience”. It also reflects our continued commitment to innovation in evidence-based approaches to crisis and conflict management and prevention, drawing upon best practices in mental and community health and in social and communication skills development.