As we continue to navigate a world impacted by Covid, political strife, climate change, and global conflict, stirring fear and anxiety in all forms, the healing arts of the Buddha-Dharma and Western psychology offer healing perspectives and practices. In this program, we’ll explore a Buddhist and psychodynamic understanding of anxiety, its causes, and personal symptoms. Together we’ll examine a contemplative response to this powerful form of suffering as a way to find meaning and offer support to those who experience anxiety and its many ripple effects. With a focus on interpersonal dynamics and collective triggers, we will learn about key relational and developmental experiences that generate feelings and behaviors associated with anxiety. We will also explore how these early dynamics can inform and intensify anxiety during these stressful times. This program will be helpful to meditators of all experience levels and clinicians interested in the clinical applications of Buddhist meditation.
- November 21, 2024
- November 24, 2024
- Thursday - Sunday
- 3 nights
ProgramDescription
Noble Silence:
Noble silence will be observed following each evening session through breakfast the following morning.
Experience Level:
Suitable for beginning and experienced practitioners.
Cancellation Policy:
This policy applies to all residential programs. If you need to cancel your registration, please contact us as soon as possible. Please note the cancellation fee is $50 at most for those receiving financial assistance. Prior to six weeks before the program start date, the cancellation fee is $50 for all programs more than two nights and $25 for programs two nights or less. 50% of your deposit is forfeited if you cancel between two and six weeks of the program start date. 100% of your deposit is forfeited if you cancel less than two weeks before the program start date.
Continuing Education:
Applications for 10 continuing education units for psychologists and social workers will be submitted for this program. Accrediting agencies are the National Association for Social Workers (NASW) and the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy (IMP). You can find more information about social work licensure board endorsements here. Please confirm with your licensing board whether the CEUs offered are applicable for your licensure before registration. For more information about CEUs through BCBS, please click here.
