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The Science of a Meaningful Life: The Science and Practice of Forgiveness
This seminar will feature presentations by two of the world’s leading experts on forgiveness, Frederic Luskin and Jack Kornfield.
Dr. Luskin will teach participants the forgiveness training methodology he has validated through successful studies, including his famed Stanford University Forgiveness Projects. This research, as well as others’ research, has consistently shown that forgiveness increases physical vitality, optimism, hope, compassion, and self-confidence while reducing anger, blood pressure, hurt, depression, and stress.
Dr. Luskin’s presentation will combine lecture with a hands-on approach to forgiveness. Participants will explore forgiveness with the goal of reducing hurt and helplessness, letting go of anger and grudges, and increasing their feelings of confidence and hope. They will also learn how to facilitate forgiveness through a combination of cognitive therapy and narrative approaches, intermixed with mindfulness and guided imagery practices.
The seminar will also feature a presentation by psychologist, author, and Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield, a founder of the Spirit Rock Meditation Center. In his hands-on, interactive presentation, Dr. Kornfield will teach the art and practice of forgiveness, drawing on modern Buddhist exemplars and traditional Buddhist psychology. Through texts, stories, and practice, he will help attendees awaken the three essential directions of forgiveness: forgiving oneself, forgiving others, and being forgiven.
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Gratitude involves affirming the goodness that one has received and recognizing its sources
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Practicing gratitude boosts one’s level of happiness and general psychological well-being, along with the functioning of one’s immune system and other health benefits
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Gratitude contributes deeply toward strong social bonds
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Gratitude can be difficult to practice, but research shows it is possible to boost one’s gratitude, and there are research-tested steps for doing so
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It is possible to teach gratitude to children
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Some research suggests gratitude is universal
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Practicing gratitude can help the brain overcome its “negativity bias” toward remembering negative experiences and forgetting positive ones
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| (All sections led by Robert Emmons unless otherwise noted)
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Registration and check in
9:00 - 10:15 What is gratitude and why does it matter?
10:15 - 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:30 How gratitude can heal, energize, and transform
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Lunch (on your own)
12:30 - 1:45 Rick Hanson, PhD, on “taking in the good”
1:45 - 2:45 Gratitude myths, challenges, and obstacles
2:45 - 3:00 Break
3:00 - 4:30 Practical steps for cultivating gratitude
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Identify the psychological, social, and physical health benefits of gratitude
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Practice everyday steps for cultivating gratitude
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Teach others, especially children, how they can boost gratitude
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Practice concrete strategies for boosting positive experiences while reducing the effects of negative ones
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| | Continuing Education |
| Course approval for Psychologists, Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors and Nurses
This seminar is approved for 6 CE hours.
Continuing Education is co-sponsored by R. Cassidy Seminars.
Psychologists R. Cassidy Seminars is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. R. Cassidy Seminars maintains responsibility for this program. (6) hours.
Social Workers CA: Course meets the qualifications for (6) hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Provider #PCE418. This course provides 6 CE hours.
Marriage and Family Therapists CA: Course meets the qualifications for (6) hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Provider #PCE418. This course provides 6 CE hours.
Chemical Dependency Counselors Provider approved by CAADAC, Provider #4N-00-434-0210 for (6) CEHs.
Occupational Therapists: Occupational therapists will receive a certificate of attendance for 6 CE hours.
Nurses - CA: Provider approved by the CA Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP12224, for (6) contact hours.
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