Science of Mindfulness and Compassion Symposium
Saturday, November 18, 2017 12:30 - 5:00 pm Fong Auditorium, Boylston Hall, Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA Join CHA Center for Mindfulness and Compassion staff, Harvard faculty, and renowned experts on mindfulness and compassion on Saturday, November 18, 2017, for a half-day symposium including 8 insightful presentations on current mindfulness and compassion-based research, discussion and mindfulness practice. CHA Center for Mindfulness and Compassion, the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy and David S. Rosenthal Center for Wellness and Health Promotion, Harvard University Health Services are collaborating to offer this first annual symposium dedicated to conversation, practice and learning related to the scientificevidence and innovations in the fields of mindfulness and compassion research. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This course meets the criteria for 4 continuing education credits.This program carries 4 contact hours and meets the specifications of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00). This program has been approved for 4 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work Authorization Number D-73354. The learning objectives are, at the end of this program, participants will be able to: Objective #1 Explain the key ideas and overview the state of the science in the field of mindfulness and compassion Objective #2 Share findings of local researchers who are investigating neural, behavioral, and clinical impacts of mindfulness and compassion practices Objective #3 Understand the current themes in science around mindfulness and compassion interventions Need-Based Scholarship Applications Available. CHA Employees and patients, please contact us at cmc@challiance.org for more information about course discounts.
CHA Center for Mindfulness and Compassion
26 Central Street, Community Room, 2nd Floor, Somerville, MA 02143
For questions, contact us at cmc@challiance.org or (617) 591-6132 Refund policy: There is a $75 registration fee if cancelling at least 8 days before the course orientation. 50% refund can be between 7 days and 2 days before course orientation. No Refund is available if cancellation is within 48 hours before the start of the course orientation, but the participant will be placed on a waiting list to be enrolled in the next MBSR or MSC course offering. |