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Conversations in Contemplative Psychotherapy: Deepening Personal and Social Transformation
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The growth of contemplative psychotherapy — one of the most promising movements in psychological healing and psychosocial well-being — is poised to transform the future of mental healthcare. Nalanda Institute is pleased to partner with Tricycle: The Buddhist Review in a free virtual event series offering a complete introduction to this growing movement featuring leading Buddhist teachers, psychotherapists, and change-makers.
This free three-part series will explore how Buddhist wisdom and practices can support both individual and collective healing and transformation:
January 20 — Day One
12:00 – 12:30pm ET
Keynote Dialogue: What is Contemplative Psychotherapy and Why Does is Matter? with Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD & Joe Loizzo, MD, PhD
12:30 – 2:00pm ET
Panel Discussion: Personal and Social Healing Through Mindfulness and Loving Kindness with Moustafa Abdelrahman, RP, MBA, Lama Rod Owens, Sharon Salzberg & Kamilah Majied, MSW, Ph
January 27 — Day Two
12:00 – 12:15pm ET
Keynote: Compassion Science in Psychotherapy and Global Health with Rick Hanson, PhD & Fiona Brandon, MFT
12:15 – 1:30pm ET
Panel Discussion: Interpersonal and Social Healing Through Wise Compassion with Doris Chang, PhD, Rick Hanson, PhD, Sheryl Petty, EdD & Fiona Brandon, MFT
February 3 — Day Three
12:00 – 12:15pm ET
Keynote Dialogue: Embodied Contemplative Practice in Psychotherapy and Mind/Body Health with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, Joe Loizzo, MD, PhD & Sheryl Petty, EdD
12:15 – 1:30pm ET
Panel Discussion: Psychosocial Healing and Self-World Transformation Through Embodied Practice with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, Pilar Jennings, PhD, Joe Loizzo, MD, PhD & Sheryl Petty, EdD
Faculty: Multiple faculty (view bios by following registration link)
Schedule:
Friday, January 20 from 12:00 – 2:00pm ET
Friday, January 27 from 12:00 – 1:30pm ET
Friday, February 3 from 12:00 – 1:30pm ET
Tuition: This event is freely offered. Donations are gratefully accepted to Tricycle and/or Nalanda Institute.
Location: Online via Zoom
Registration: Registration via Tricyle
January 27 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
One event on January 27, 2023 at 12:00 pm
One event on February 3, 2023 at 12:00 pm