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
A Special Focus on Clinical Excellence - Achieving Clinical Excellence: Three Steps to Superior Performance
There is now solid empirical evidence for what distinguishes highly effective from average therapists. In this presentation participants will learn 3 specific strategies that separate the great from the good.
Scott Miller, Ph.D.Co-founder, The Center for Clinical Excellence. His humorous & engaging presentation style & knowledge consistently inspires practitioners.
Achieving Clinical Excellence (cont'd)
Scott Miller, Ph.D.
Mindfulness - Death & Dying
Frank Ostaseski
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Mindfulness Skills & Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness skills are the core skills in DBT, an empirically supported treatment for individuals with severe and complex mental disorders. This talk outlines the specific mindfulness skills used in DBT.
Marsha Linehan, Ph.D.Professor of Psychology, Director of the Behavioral Research & Therapy Clinics, University of Washington; Author, Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder
Mindfulness Skills
The roots of mindfulness practice are in the contemplative practices common to both Eastern and Western spiritual disciplines. This talk describes the application of these mindfulness skills in treating severe and complex disorders.
Marsha Linehan, Ph.D.
Wedding Contemplative Psychology & Western Pyschology: Healing and Transformation
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Jack Kornfield, Ph.D.Founder, Director, Spirit Rock Meditation Center; Author of numerous books, including The Wise Heart
Wedding Contemplative Psychology & Western Pyschology: Healing and Transformation (cont'd)
Jack Kornfield, Ph.D.
Mindful Attunement & Well Being
Profound Well Being
The Seattle Marriott Waterfront hotel is located in the heart of downtown Seattle Washington's most popular waterfront district making it an ideal place for both business and pleasure. Many of our Seattle hotel's luxury guestrooms feature private balconies offering breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier, Elliott Bay or the Olympic Mountain range.
A limited number of rooms are available at the Marriott Waterfront 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 (206) 443-5000. Use Group/Convention Code FACES for the conference rate.
Our downtown Seattle hotel is near the convention center, just steps away from the famous Pike Place Market, right across from the Seattle Cruise Terminal (Pier 66), and only minutes to major attractions and shopping. Our Seattle waterfront restaurant, 2100, offers a superb dining experience with a dazzling blend of menus drawn from coastal cultures from around the world and spun with new American culinary cuisine.
Follow the street signs onto Interstate 5 North. Follow I-5 North into downtown Seattle, take the Dearborn/James/Madison Street exit, following the directional signs to Madison Street and follow straight down to the waterfront. turn right onto Alaskan Way, and continue down for about 3/4 mile. The hotel is on the right, across from the Bell Harbor International Conference Center (Pier 66).
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 made 30 days prior to the conference 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 24 Continuing Education credits from various agencies. Check our Frequently Asked Questions for further information.
A limited number of rooms are available at the Marriott Waterfront 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 (206) 443-5000. 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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