Being & Doing: Activating Neural Networks of Mindful Presence
In our turbocharged culture, "doing" routinely overpowers "being," so this talk and discussion will cover effective ways to stimulate and strengthen "being networks: the neural substate of spacious contented awareness."
Rick Hanson, Ph.D.Author, Buddha's Brain; Neuropsychologist, Co-founder, Wellspring Institute of Neuroscience
The No-Clinging Brain: From Greed Hatred, and Insecurity to Gratitude, Peace & Belonging
This presentation will describe an integrated contemplative neuroscience model that can be used in healthy ways, fulfilled and even transcended
Rick Hanson, Ph.D.
Emotional Life: Strategies of Transformation
The Buddhist tradition teaches that greed, hatred & delusion are the roots of suffering. Through the power of mindfulness these destructive traits can be transformed – greed into faith, hatred to wisdom, and delusion to equanimity. This session will focus on how mindfulness can help make emotional life a vehicle for awakening.
Sharon SalzbergOne of America's Leading Meditation Teachers
Awakening Loving Kindness & Compassion
We construct an illusion of aloneness & operate as if we are really an isolated "self" versus a great big "other" out there. This session will focus on an expanded awareness & the qualities of loving kindness & compassion.
Sharon Salzberg
Trauma, Suffering & Mindfulness
Mindfulness as a "third way" for trauma resolution will be explored, along with existential awareness regarding attachment & impermanence.
John Briere, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Psychology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
Compassion with the Trauma Client
This presentation discusses the development of mindful attention & awareness with those in psychological pain, regardless of how "good" or "lovable" the client may appear to be.
John Briere, Ph.D.
Compassion & Neuroscience — Why is it a good thing to be compassionate?
His holiness the Dalai Lama has said, "Compassion is not a luxury; it is a necessity for the human race to survive." This session will explore some of the latest research on compassion, as well as, including various practices of compassion.
Roshi Joan Halifax, Ph.D.Buddhist teacher, anthropologist, author, & social activist; Abbot & Head Teacher, Upaya Zen Center, Santa Fe, N.M.; Author of many books, including Being with Dying
Compassion in Action: Altars in the Streets
In this session, we will look at how you can bring compassion forward in our everyday lives. How compassion is the basis of service, and actualizing compassion as a basis for resilience. We will do practices of compassion that can be and for one's self and with others who are suffering.
Roshi Joan Halifax, Ph.D.
Being with Dying: Cultivating Compassion, Fearlessness in the Presence of Death (PART I)
This session will explore five main challenges clinicians and caregivers face in caring for the dying. It will include an introduction to key meditation practices that foster altruism.
Being with Dying (PART II)
This session will explore a comprehensive approach to compassionate care of the dying and working with approaches to care for caregivers. It will include meditation practices exploring worldview & priorities.
Gracious Comfort And Hospitality At This Santa Fe Hotel Near The Plaza
Eldorado Hotel & Spa is the perfect embodiment of the spirit of Santa Fe, where Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures merge in vibrant fashion. Savor the essence of Southwestern luxury in the heart of "The City Different."
Be pampered at the lavish Nidah Spa or bask in the desert sun by our rooftop pool. Business travelers will enjoy the largest conference facilities in the city and a location that's mere minutes from prestigious businesses. Eldorado is also a Green hotel and a cherished destination among Santa Fe spa hotels.
A limited number of rooms are available at the Hilton Torrey Pines Hotel at a special conference rate of $179+tax (single or double). This rate will be available until until the room block is fully reserved. Reserve by phone by calling (505) 988-4455. Use Group/Convention Code FACES for the conference rate.
The Eldorado Hotel & Spa is only 60 minutes from the Albuquerque International Airport via shuttle or car. The Sandia Shuttle provides transfer service between the Albuquerque International Airport and Eldorado Hotel & Spa with frequent and convenient trips throughout each day. Direct flights into Santa Fe County Municipal Airport, which is just 10 miles from the hotel, are also available.
Take I-25 north to Santa Fe, and turn off at St. Francis Exit #282. Travel north on St. Francis 3.5 miles. Turn right on West Alameda. Turn left at Guadalupe. Turn right on West San Francisco. Eldorado address is 309 West San Francisco Street.
Head east on Aviation Dr toward Airport Rd. Take the 2nd right onto Co Rd 56/NM-284 E. Continue to follow NM-284 E. Turn left at San Felipe Rd/State Route 22. Continue to follow State Route 22. Turn left at S Guadalupe St. Take the 2nd right onto W San Francisco St. The Eldorado will be on the left.
Register before December 21, 2010, and pay only $109 per day for any and all 2011 conferences!
All requests for refund must be made in writing. Requests received by June 28, 2011, will receive a full refund, minus a $55 administrative fee. No refunds less than 30 days before the conference.
This FACES Conference — The Arts of Mindfulness & Counseling — qualifies for up to 18 Continuing Education credits from various agencies. Check our Frequently Asked Questions for further information.
A limited number of rooms are available at the Eldorado Hotel & at a special conference rate of $179+tax (single or double). This rate will be available until until the room block is fully reserved. Reserve by phone by calling (800) 955-4455 or (505) 988-4455. Use Group/Convention Code FACES for the conference rate.
Use the FACES Conferences Forum to find a room mate for this conference.
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