MY Mission
Using science-based theories and principles in psychology, I offer a variety of consulting services in the area of sport, education and expert witness.
Sport
Using scientifically based psychological principles of learning and motivation as well as my
knowledge in many sports, especially baseball, I teach young athletes not only the fundamental skills in a given sport in a safe, fun, and warm environment, but also mental skills required for optimal performance in the game.
Education
Based on well-established psychological theories and principles of learning, motivation, and optimal mindset, I offer professional advice to help students improve their academic skills and achievement. I also give invited talks on topics ranging from apology and forgiveness, interpersonal and intergroup conflict resolution, mental toughness, and effective coaching and mentoring techniques.
Expert Witness
As an expert on the psychology of apology and forgiveness, I have served as an expert witness on national and international litigation cases. I offer expert advice on the meaning of apology across cultures and how people attribute personal responsibility in a crime.
About the CEO
Dr. Seiji Takaku
Applied Social Psychologist, PH.D.
Dr. Seiji Takaku is a professor of psychology at Soka University of America where he teaches sport psychology, social psychology, positive psychology, experimental research methods, and motivation theories in psychology and has received numerous awards for his research and teaching. Before joining the faculty at SUA, he was an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Minnesota State University. He received his BA with magna cum laude from UCLA, his MA from California State University, Long Beach, and his PhD from Claremont Graduate University. His dissertation on a cross-cultural examination of forgiveness won the Arthur H. Brayfield Dissertation Award for the Most Meritorious Dissertation in Psychology in 2000.
Education:
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Ph.D. (May, 2000)
Applied Social Psychology
Claremont Graduate University
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M.A. (August, 1997) Experimental Psychology California State University, Long Beach
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B.A. with Magna Cum Laude (1993)
Psychology
UCLA
Recommendations
" It is with great pleasure that I recommend my colleague, Seiji Takaku, for recognition at both state and national levels for his excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students... "
Dr. Esther Chang/ Assistant professor of psychology/ Soka University of America
" It is with the greatest of pleasure that I would like to nominate Professor Seiji Takaku for recognition as one of the finest and most outstanding professors in California and the United States..."
Jay Walker, M.A./ Director, English Language Program/ Soka University of America