In this day retreat, we will explore and experience the ways in which our inner subjective lives, our interpersonal relationships, and our objective empirical knowledge can be woven together to illuminate the importance for meaning, connection, and equanimity in our lives. The day will be based on his upcoming book, and will include periods of guided and walking meditation, discussion, journaling, and Q&A. Teachings are appropriate for health care professionals as well as the general public. Health care professionals will be able to utilize the tools and practices offered in this program to better support their clients and patients dealing with trauma and other challenges of mental health. Learning Objectives for participating health care professionals- Based on the content of this program, you will be able to: Describe the science that underlies meditation’s effectiveness; Summarize the instruction for teaching and mastering the Wheel of Awareness for enhancing the focus of attention and opening awareness; Discuss how to help clients become more emotionally resilient in the face of stress and the everyday challenges of life; Demonstrate how to utilize a reflective practice to grow a healthier, more integrated brain.

In this day retreat, we will explore and experience the ways in which our inner subjective lives, our interpersonal relationships, and our objective empirical knowledge can be woven together to illuminate the importance for meaning, connection, and equanimity in our lives. The day will be based on his upcoming book, and will include periods of guided and walking meditation, discussion, journaling, and Q&A. Teachings are appropriate for health care professionals as well as the general public. Health care professionals will be able to utilize the tools and practices offered in this program to better support their clients and patients dealing with trauma and other challenges of mental health. Learning Objectives for participating health care professionals- Based on the content of this program, you will be able to: Describe the science that underlies meditation’s effectiveness; Summarize the instruction for teaching and mastering the Wheel of Awareness for enhancing the focus of attention and opening awareness; Discuss how to help clients become more emotionally resilient in the face of stress and the everyday challenges of life; Demonstrate how to utilize a reflective practice to grow a healthier, more integrated brain.

Exploring how cultivating a compassionate heart awakens and frames our capacities to respond with loving awareness to the suffering in ourselves and the world. Compassion practices allow us to ferry to the other shore with a softened, tender yet fierce heart.

When we truly love and accept all of who we are, we create the possibility for others to do the same. We become more real, honest and courageous with life's unfolding.

With the practice of Forgiveness Meditation, we release our hearts from the pain of resentment without losing a healthy sense of boundaries or accountability.