Mindfulness in Medicine-Foundations of theory and practice for physicians 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 for their partners.

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, 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 body scan, SOBER breathing space, walking meditation and mindfulness meditation on the breath for use in personal and clinical practice

Speaker:

• Dr. Mark Sherman

How to join:

• Registration

CME: 16 Mainpro plus group learning credits

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