Mindfulness with Dr. Mark Sherman
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Mindfulness in Medicine — Foundations of Theory and Practice for Health Professionals and Their Partners
September 22, 2023 @ 8:00 am - September 25, 2023 @ 12:00 pm
$595.00 – $985.00
Learn mindfulness skills for yourself and your patients, just steps from the stunning wild beaches of Vancouver Island’s West Coast….
Join us in beautiful Tofino, BC for this Foundations workshop which explores the theory and practice of mindfulness and meditation for physicians and other health professionals. Partners are also welcome to join this transformational workshop, though health professionals are also welcome to attend solo. During our 4 days, we will explore the unique challenges of medicine and learn tools of stress management, communication and self care to bring into our personal and professional lives.
Objectives
1)To understand the definition of mindfulness and how its formal and informal practice can reduce suffering in ourselves, in our relationships, and in our patients.
2) To understand the current clinical and neuroscientific evidence of mindfulness in relation to anxiety disorders, depression, chronic pain and other common clinical conditions
3) To explore the epidemic of stress and burnout in our profession, and better understand how to rediscover meaning and joy in the work that we do
4) To learn and practice the application of mindfulness and compassion skills such as the body scan, SOBER breathing space, breath meditation and metta for use in personal and clinical practice
About the Workshop
This four day workshop will take place at Long Beach Lodge Resort on the incomparable Cox Bay beach. Workshop half days will take place from 8am-12pm in order to leave plenty of time to explore the area! On site surf lessons and gear rentals; wildlife watching tours and hiking trails are just some of the recreation opportunities that await you!
Tuition
Physicians/NP’s $985
Non-physician partners $695
Medical Students/Residents $595
This workshop has a 25 person limit. To register please select your ticket below and fill in the short questionnaire. Once registered please book your accommodation. A block of discounted rooms is available at Long Beach Lodge Resort. Please mention the workshop when booking to receive our early-bird and discounted rate.
16 Mainpro plus group learning credits
*Refund Policy: You will receive a refund of your tuition minus $125 processing fee up to 60 days prior to the start of a workshop.
