Mid-Region Luncheon
Presented by Mark Abramson, DDS
Mindfulness is a core skill for self-understanding, introspection, and cultivating the space between stimulus and reaction that allows us to choose kind, wise, and skillful actions in our lives. As one begins to practice nonjudgmental awareness and living in the present moment one is healthier and happier. Mindfulness is important for both the mental health practitioner and the client, leading to the path of healing.
Program Goals:
The goal of this presentation is to give therapists an understanding of the practice of mindfulness, in particular Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, and how this practice can help in the healing of their clients and themselves. Participants will learn about mindfulness skills to assist with nonjudgmental awareness, self understanding, introspection, and to create space between a stimulus and a reaction which can allow one to choose kind, wise, and skillful actions.
Measurable Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Summarize the history of mindfulness based stress reduction in the United States
- Identify the benefits of mindfulness practice to the therapist and the client
- Practice basic formal and informal mindfulness
- Incorporate mindfulness into a therapeutic practice
About the Presenter
Mark Abramson, DDS, is the founder and facilitator of Mindfulness Meditation Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs at Stanford Health Care and Stanford University School of Medicine. He has conducted these classes several times a year since he founded the program in 1995. Mark trained with John Kabat-Zinn, who developed MSBR 20 years ago at the University of Massachusetts. He is part of Stanford’s Center for Integrative Medicine, a teacher at Stanford’s School of Medicine, and is on staff at Stanford Hospital.
PRE-REGISTRATION ENDS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20. Registration and payments must be received by the Monday before the event to guarantee lunch. Reservations will be held until noon. "Walk-ins" are welcome at a higher rate ($33 members / $40 non-members), however lunch and seating is not guaranteed.. Register online with MasterCard, Visa, American Express, PayPal, or check (payable to SCV-CAMFT). Your check must be received by the Monday prior to the event. Mail checks to SCV-CAMFT, P.O. Box 60814, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Please allow 10 days for delivery. Continuing Education: This course meets the qualifications for 1 hour of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Science (CAMFT CE Provider #052466). SCV-CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. This presentation is suitable for all clinical levels. Certificates: To obtain your certificate, you must sign-in and sign-out at the event and complete a program evaluation. These are CAMFT requirements. You will be emailed a link to the evaluation within a week after the event. Upon completion of the evaluation, you will have access to the certificate. You must add your name and license number to make it official. This link will be active for 2 weeks after the email is sent. Audits: You can audit as a member for $10 and $15 for a non-member. Auditing does NOT include a meal or CEU credit. You can add CEUs when you register for an additional fee. For those auditing, the presentation begins at noon. Cancellations: Refunds will be issued if a request for cancellation is received by the Monday before the event. No refunds will be issued if a request for cancellation is received after the Monday before the event. To cancel, please send an email to mail@scv-camft.org or call the chapter voicemail at 408-235-0210. Refunds will be issued within ten (10) business days. Accommodations for Disability: The Santa Clara Valley Chapter of CAMFT is committed to providing a presentation that is accessible to all who wish to attend. If you have a special need and plan to attend, please notify us at mail@scv-camft.org or 408-235-0210. Requests must be made one week in advance. Chapter Board Meetings are generally held prior to the chapter’s monthly luncheons, at the same location, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Members are welcome to attend by notifying a board member. Grievance Policy: Any concern or grievance can be put in writing and emailed to mail@scv-camft.org.
