Presence: A Doorway to Ethics

Presence has been shown to be a potent indicator of success in therapy, yet most of us weren’t taught how to deliberately develop this capacity in our therapy practices. Reflective meditation naturally develops presence, moving us gently toward the flow of our own experience in all its complexity, richness, and unpredictability.

Becoming more aware of our experience through meditation ultimately highlights several human existential “givens”. In Buddhism, these “givens” are called the Marks of Existence. A deeper understanding of these three Marks can create more capacity to approach our difficulties, and those or our clients, with greater insight and balance. This in turn further grows our ability to be present.

• Learn and practice Reflective Meditation, a meditative approach that supports therapeutic Presence.
• Learn and practice Reflective Meditation, a meditative approach that functions as an ethical safeguard.
• Cultivate a friendly, responsive, and curious stance towards your own and others’ experience.
• Learn the 3 marks of existence in Buddhist Psychology and a provisional fourth mark.
• Adopt an adaptation of the ACA Code of ethics as workshop agreements.

If you’ve already attended trainings at Pine Street and would like to learn more about Buddhist concepts that can arise in meditation, or if you simply feel drawn to developing Presence in your practice, this training is for you.

Due to the recent surge in the Coronavirus, we have moved this workshop online.

Nelly Kaufer, Licensed Professional Counselor, is a seasoned psychotherapist in private practice who integrates Buddhist psychology and meditation into her clinical work.

Judy Butler, Licensed Professional Counselor, has been teaching workshops for mental health professionals on the use of meditation as part of ethical practice and self-care since 2014. She retired from a long career working in trauma-focused agencies, followed by fifteen years in private practice as a psychotherapist.

Cost: The workshop is offered at four price points: $100, $160, $220.  Honestly consider what you can afford. If you are able to pay on the higher end, this will support others who are experiencing financial challenges.  We are offering one free slot to BIPOC therapists, email events@pinestreetsangha.org to request the slot.

CE: 6 hours approved by NBCC** 

Friday, October 8, 2021 —  Online via Zoom    
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Saturday, December 4, 2021 — Online via Zoom
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**Pine Street Sangha has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6694. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Pine Street Sangha is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Thanks for your interest.
Please check back as we will add new workshop offerings as we can.