- Topic Areas:
- Psychology | Workshop
- Category:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2013
- Faculty:
- Jack Kornfield, PhD
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 50 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date :
- Dec 14, 2013
Description
Description:
In this workshop we will explore the principles and practices of Buddhist Psychology, and how mindfulness, compassion and related practices can be applied in clinical and pragmatic ways in the West. Through teachings, case studies, stories and guided trainings, we will learn the positive strengths of these powerful approaches and experience a taste of their benefits.
Educational Objectives:
- Describe how to employ mindfulness of feeling body and mind in clinical settings.
- Utilize trainings in compassion and forgiveness.
- Incorporate a non-sectarian spiritual dimension when appropriate to patients.
*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*
