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Buddhist Psychology and Its Application to Counseling Practice |
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Over 2500 years ago in ancient India, Siddhattha Gotama - the Buddha or "Awakened One" - discovered through a rigorous process of discipline and reflection, the nature of human suffering and the path by which one can be liberated from suffering. Buddhism has been described as a religion, a philosophy and a psychology. In this workshop, we will explore Buddhism as a psychology - a study of "mind" - and discuss its relevance as a psychological theory complementary to contemporary counseling practices, a perspective that can be deeply beneficial and rewarding to clients and practitioners alike. We will also explore:
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Sally Bowden-Schaible, LCPC, CCMHC has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Since 1996, she has been studying Theravada Buddhism at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies and recently completed BCBS's year-long Integrated Study and Practice Program . She incorporates Buddhist psychological theory and mindfulness-based strategies into her psychotherapy practice; facilitates weekly Vipassana meditation; and is an adjunct USM faculty member co-teaching Mind-body Techniques in Counseling & Religion and Spirituality in Counseling. Most recently, Sally founded LivingWell in Westbrook, Maine.
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Friday, October 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration has ended. Please browse courses for future offerings of this course. $135 (6 contact hours/ 0.6 CEUs) |
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