Mindfulness in Medicine - Foundations of theory and practice for health professionals and their partners

Please 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.

Speaker:

• TBD

Learning objectives:

• 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.
• To understand the current clinical and neuroscientific evidence of mindfulness in relation to anxiety disorders, depression, chronic pain and other common clinical conditions.
• To explore the epidemic of stress and burnout, particularly in relation to the unique challenges and opportunities of being a physician.
• To learn and practice the application of mindfulness and resilience skills such as the body scan, SOBER breathing space, walking meditation and mindfulness meditation on the breath for use in personal and clinical practice.

How to join:

• Registration: Mindfulness in Medicine - Foundations of theory and practice for health professionals and their partners - Living this moment

CME: 16 Mainpro plus group learning credits

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