Faces Conferences & US Journal Training Present:

Counseling Skills conference


Awakening to Mindfulness:Conference and Retreat

In the retreat like serenity of the Hilton at Torrey Pines, we bring together Buddhist teachers and psychologists

April 2-4 2008
Jack Kornfield, Ph.D. Tera Brach
Jack Kornfield, Ph.D. Tara Brach, Ph.D.

To lead the group for 1.5 days, April 3 & 4, through the Buddhist principles and practices toward "Meditation, Emotional Healing and Spiritual Awakening".

Other faculty on April 2nd & 3rd.

Jack Kornfield, Ph.D. Jack Kornfield, Ph.D. Jack Kornfield, Ph.D. Jack Kornfield, Ph.D.
Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. Alan Marlatt, Ph.D. Steven Hayes, Ph.D. Rick Hanson, Ph.D.

and Others.

This can be "an event to remember", and be a part of the 3rd Wave - Buddhism & Psycology.

Benefits of Mindfulness

The benefits of incorporating Mindfulness practices in your life are profound, yet often misunderstood. A basic understanding of some of the laws and principles of Buddhism (dharma) can help you to:
  • - have an awareness of a better way of being
  • - improve your relationships with others
  • - reduce stress
  • - overcome anger and resentments
  • - be more present and "in the now"
  • - have compassion for your self
  • - have compassion for others
  • - and achieve a more spiritual life.
(Source: Awakening to Mindfulness by Richard Fields, Ph.D., Health Communications (HCI), 2008.)