November 2019
Event Details
Date: Friday, November 15, 2019; 10:00am - 5:00pm. Sliding Scale: $75 - 200. Code AL2D19. 6 CE credits available for $60, for psychologists and California licensed MFTs, LCSWs, LEPs, LPCCs, nurses, and
Event Details
Date: Friday, November 15, 2019; 10:00am – 5:00pm.
Sliding Scale: $75 – 200. Code AL2D19.
6 CE credits available for $60, for psychologists and California licensed MFTs, LCSWs, LEPs, LPCCs, nurses, and chiropractors.
Description:
We will be practicing with teachings of Buddhism, how to stay present and embodied in the moment, aware of and working with mind states that create obstacles to awakening, while cultivating qualities that enhance well-being in everyday life. This will include the Buddhist and scientific explorations of craving, grasping and cultivation of compassion. The teachings will be offered within a traditional practice day of sitting meditation, walking and movement, including lovingkindness and compassion practices. Join us as we open our hearts and minds in a supportive community
Join this trio of a Tibetan Buddhist nun, Mindfulness &Self-Compassion teacher/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Mind-Body/Meditation researcher for our 6th year in exploring these practices together.
Teachings are appropriate for health care professionals as well as the general public. Health care professionals will be able to incorporate the tools and practices offered in this program in ways beneficial to clients or patients. Continuing Education (CE) credit available. See below for attendance requirements and more information.
Learning Objectives for participating health care professionals-
At the end of the program you will better able to:
• Describe scientific research on the effects of meditation on mental processes, such as perseverative thinking and self-critical thoughts;
• Differentiate between cravings as conceptualized in Buddhist ideology and in neuroscience research;
• Describe the basis for the applicability of meditation, lovingkindness and equanimity practices as a resource for patients or clients to work with craving;
• Explain how fostering embodiment can lead to enhanced awareness of specific emotions and stress resilience.
Continuing Education content level: Introductory
General Information
Online registration for our programs is available until 12 noon of the last business day prior to the day of the event (e.g. online registration for a Monday program ends at 12 noon on the prior Friday). There is an additional $5 fee for registering at the door. If you can’t attend an event you registered for, please see our Cancellation Policy.
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Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities, as well as full or partial Scholarships, may be available for this program. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org.
Even if you have been to Spirit Rock before, please review our Non-Residential Programs FAQ for useful information about what to wear, what to bring, how to get here, and more.
Continuing Education
This program offers 6 CE credits for $60 for psychologists and California licensed MFTs, LCSWs, LEPs, LPCCs, nurses, and chiropractors. If you have a different license and are interested in CE credit, please check with your licensing board to see if credits from APA or BRN-approved providers are accepted.
Continuing Education credit is co-sponsored by Spirit Rock and the Spiritual Competency Resource Center.
– CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Resource Center (SCRC). The Spiritual Competency Resource Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Spiritual Competency Resource Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
– Spirit Rock is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP16905 for 6 contact hours.
– The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association..
– The California Board of Chiropractic Examiners Code of Regulations 361(h)(2) provides that continuing education requirements may be met by taking continuing education courses by any California Healing Arts Board approved provider, including those approved by the BRN.
Attendance Requirements:
– Sign-in at the CE table within 15 minutes of the start of the program;
– Stay until the end of the program;
– Sign out.
Credit is awarded for instructional time only and does not include extended silent meditation, if offered. For more information about CE credit at Spirit Rock, please visit the CE Credit information page.
Cancellation Policy:
If you are unable to attend a program, or fulfill the attendance requirements for CE credit, you may offer your CE credit fee as a donation to Spirit Rock, or you may request a credit to be used towards a future non-residential program. If you would like a credit, you must cancel by 4:00pm at least two business days prior to the program. For more information, please see our Cancellation Policy for Non-Residential Programs.
Teacher(s)
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Andrea Lieberstein, MPH, RD, RYT
Andrea Lieberstein, MPH, RD, RYT
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Elissa Epel, PhD
Elissa Epel, PhD
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Jampa Sangmo
Jampa Sangmo