Motivated to Meditate: Clinical Strategies for the Anxious & Distracted Client
This presentation bridges the gap between meditation and brain science by demonstrating how spiritual practice can stabilize and improve neurochemistry and enhance mental functioning.
Reef Karim, M.D.UCLA Addiction Medicine Clinic, Assistant Clinical Professor UCLA Semel Institute of Neuroscience; Founder/Director, The Control Center, Outpatient Treatment Center for Behavioral Addictions
Harnessing Mindfulness: Tailoring the Practice to the Person
Mindfulness practice, while enormously helpful for treating a wide range of disorders, is not a one-size-fits-all remedy. Techniques need to be tailored to fit the needs of particular individuals. This presentation will explore the core components of mindfulness practices, how they work to alleviate psychological distress, and how they can be creatively adapted to meet the needs of diverse people and conditions.
Ronald D. Siegel, Psy.D.Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychology, Harvard Medical School; Co-editor, Mindfulness and Psychotherapy; Author, The Mindfulness Solution: Everyday Practices for Everyday Problems
When Death Comes: Being a Compassionate Companion
This session presents 5 "Precepts of Service" offering mindful & compassionate approach to the practical, emotional, & spiritual issues that are inherent in this unique relationship.
Frank OstaseskiOne of America's leading voices in contemplative end of life care; Founder, The Metta Institute; Co-founder, Zen Hospice Project; Author, Being A Compassionate Companion (Audio)
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.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) PART 1: A Moment OF Sweetness
Sometimes we become so mired in painful experience that the sweetness of life is lost to us. In this workshop we will explore how a "mindfulness for two" exercise can create transformational conversations that bring us into contact with "sweetness" in our own lives and the lives of our clients.
Kelly G. Wilson, Ph.D.Associate Professor, University of Mississippi; Author, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness for Two; Author, Things Might Go Terribly, Horribly Wrong
True Refuge- Buddhist Meditations for Healing Shame & Fear: Buddhist Psychology, Mindfulness and Emotional Healing
This session introduces an understanding of suffering and emotional healing from the perspective of Buddhist Psychology. We explore the key components of a mindful awareness, and the impact of mindfulness on ones� felt sense of identity.
Awakening Self-Compassion
In this session we explore the deep conditioning toward shame and self-aversion, and how Buddhist meditative strategies can arouse a genuine, and healing, self-compassion.
Meditative strategies for Working with Fear
When fear is strong, there are many styles of meditation that may be contra-indicated. This session looks at how meditation can be skillfully woven into psychotherapy in a way that allows for a significant and potentially life changing access to feeling safety, trust and love.
Awakening The Heart
Our deepest pain arises from living in a trance of separation. The Buddhist heart practices�lovingkindness, forgiveness and compassion�offer powerful tools in freeing us from trance and revealing our inherent connectedness with all of life.
Be inspired by one of the most exceptional settings in Southern California. Atop the bluffs of La Jolla, California, overlooking the legendary Torrey Pines Golf Course and the majestic Pacific Ocean sits the newly renovated, Four Diamond Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines hotel. You will experience a feeling of seclusion yet remain close to everything that San Diego, California has to offer.
A limited number of rooms are available at the Hilton Torrey Pines Hotel at a special conference rate of $189+tax (single or double). This rate will be available until September 19, 2011. Reserve by phone by calling (800) HILTONS or (858) 558-1500. Use Group/Convention Code FACE for the conference rate.
The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines hotel near San Diego is conveniently located:
From interstate 5, exit Genesee Avenue and head West. Stay on Genesee and it will curve right and become North Torrey Pines Road. Make a left on Science Park Road (Hilton Hotel Driveway).
For directions from specific locations, see the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines website.
This FACES Conferences event is priced at $159/day
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. The deadline for cancellations is September 12, 2011.
This FACES Conference � Buddhism & Psychology: The Art Of 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 Hilton Torrey Pines Hotel at a special conference rate of $189+tax (single or double). This rate will be available until until the room block is fully reserved. Reserve by phone by calling (800) HILTONS or (858) 558-1500. Use Group/Convention Code FACES for the conference rate.
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