Psychotherapy can be a solitary profession. Psychotherapists are vulnerable to feelings of isolation, self-doubt, caregiver stressors and emotional challenges that often give rise to compassion fatigue. As with all healthcare professionals, psychotherapists are not immune to economic pressures, the complications of relationships, illness, aging and loss––existential givens that can hijack one’s sense of wellbeing. There is also the anxiety associated with living in extraordinary times: the present state of global change and social disruption make existing with the subjective experiences of excessive stress, worry and disempowerment seem beyond our capacity to cope or respond from a stance of self-potency. Without the appropriate skillful means to cultivate and sustain positive wellbeing psychotherapists are susceptible, over time, to a diminished sense of professional/personal self-efficacy and fulfillment.

Calm & Clear is a highly experiential, continuing education workshop specifically designed to support therapist self-care. Participants will be introduced to the theoretical framework, technique and experience of Calm Abiding Meditation––a simple and elegant quiescence practice that directly cultivates focused attention, concentration, stillness, and relaxation––all in the service of therapist eudaemonic wellbeing. Participants will receive guided, step-by-step instructions that help shape and promote the experiences of:

With motivated and consistent practice Calm-Abiding meditation can contribute to the identification and resolution of mental afflictions and emotional imbalances, giving rise to states of mental and physical pliancy.

While Calm & Clear is an introductory training suitable for anyone who has had little or no experience with meditation, it has the additional benefit of potentially being helpful to individuals with more extensive psychotherapeutic and meditative experience but whose progress has plateaued due to inconsistent attentional stability and mindfulness in their practice.

Psychotherapists of all clinical identifications and experience are welcome to attend.

Completion of Calm & Clear CE Workshop = 7 Hrs/CE (Certificate included)

Date: Friday, November 16, 2018

Location: Berkeley, CA (Address provided at the completion of registration)

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Cost: $145 - Early individual/on-line registration (on or before 11/2/18)
$160 - Late individual/on-line or on-site registration (on or after 11/3/18)
$135 - Per person for groups of three, early on-line registration (on or before 11/2/18)
$150 - Per person for groups of three, late on-line or on-site late registration (on or after 11/3/18)

NOTE: Whether you intend to pay through Paypal or by check, the registration process is the same.

To pre-register, you will need to click on the “Buy Ticket” button for the workshop of your choice. (You will NOT be buying the ticket immediately… just registering!) You will be directed to another page where you need to fill out the required fields. If you are registering a group of three, please place the names of the other two registrants in the “Note” field of the registration page. Click on “Submit” and you will be directed to a summary page. Review the information and click again on “Submit” and your registration will have been accepted.

You will immediately receive an email confirming your registration. This email will also include instructions for payment either by Paypal or by check.