This presentation provides an overview of the Buddhist notion of pain versus suffering as it applies to trauma & trauma therapy
Mindfulness as a "third way" for trauma resolution will be introduced, along with existential awareness regarding attachment & impermanence. The parallels between mindfulness-based and cognitive-behavioral therapies will be briefly discussed.
Although most clinical training programs stress the importanbce of attunement and positive regard in clinical work, few provide instruction on how to actually accomplice these goals. This presentation discusses the development of mindful attention & awareness in work with those in psychological pain, regardless of how “good” or “lovable” the client may appear to be.
The prognosis for healing chronic pain is poor. Even worse, many pain patients present with concurrent chemical dependency and mood issues. Yet, these difficult patients can and do heal. This presentation explains the interdependent and cyclical nature of pain, emotions and addiction, their affects on the mind-body, and, introduces a mindfulness-based method for healing.
This experiental workshop demonstrates specific mindfulness-based techniques that relieve stress, pain, strong urges & transorm negative emotions.
This workshop will introduce the concept of presence and teach meditation practices designed to cultivate unconditional presence and faciliatate the release of blocks to such.
For the therapist this understanding and ability to rest in presence facilitates the recognition and release of countertransference and general positive regard for any client Teaching these awareness exercises to clients deepen their ability to be objective, to tolerate, and to have insight into difficult psychological material.
This workshop will explore didactically and experientially the nature of the true experience of the emptiness of self and its clinical usefulness. When what is “true nature” or “Buddha nature” from a Mahamudra?Dzogehen Buddhist point of view is experienced and understood, the inherent wholeness of oneself and one’s interconnectedness with all that is, also comes into experience. This intersection of Buddhist practice with deep psychological work can be very fruitful.
Integrating the expertise of professionals trained in clinical psychology and behavioral neuroscience this workshop provides an overview of the functional autonomy of the nervous system implicated in mindfulness. This will include discussion of neuronal pathways connecting lower and higher brain functions, the organization and utilization of localized regions in the prefrontal cortex, the relationship between areas of the brain that control and monitor affect, memory, perception and anticipation, and a discussion of the research methods used to collect this information. Case studies in the treatment fo addictive behaviors are used to illustrate the role of brain mechanisms involved in this process.
Based on Dr. Shapiro’s recent book, The Art and Science of Mindfulness: Integrating Mindfulness into Psychotherapy and the Helping Professions, this workshop offers scientific research and meditative practices for therapists interested in awakening the mind and opening the heart. Drawing on current research in psychology, medicine and cognitive neuroscience, we will investigate the effects of mindfulness meditation on decreasing pathology and increasing positive psychological and physiological states. Further, we will explore the mechanisms of action through which mindfulness meditation has its transformation effects.
This workshop will delve into the potential ways of integrating mindfulness and meditation into psychotherapy and the helping professions. Through didactic presentation, meditation practices and small group activities we will explore ways of applying mindfulness personally and professionally to cultivate greater happiness, helath and freedom.
This presentation provides an overview of a promising new intervention MBRP, an 8-session weekly group treatment program.
The program teaches meditation skills to prevent or manage relapse in the treatment of addictive disorders.
“I am the source of my own suffering, because of the habits of my mind.”
This seminar will teach participants to identify afflictive emotions as the minds’ response to challenge rather than as morale failures.
Wisedom is described as the antidote to mental suffering.
Loving kindness and compassion as guarantors of an effective therapeutic presence.
When caught in emotional suffering, we & our clients are looking for a true refuge – that which connects us with inner freedom, love, and peace.
This daylong workshop explores how the Buddhist practices of mindfulness and compassion can carry us home to our own natural, loving awareness.
Understanding the source of suffering, and fundamentalcomponents of mindful presence.
Attention strategies that allow us to cultivate a helaing presence with our inner life.
Meditative pathways to realizing safety and belonging.
Buddhist teachings and practices that reveal the truth of our connectedness.
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