What do we look for in a psychotherapist or a professional counsellor? When we’re in emotional pain, the answer probably isn’t academic knowledge, training in a particular approach, nor even life experience. Instead, we likely want someone who’s compassionate (able to relate empathically to suffering, with good will) and wise (has a deep understanding of how to live life well). Indeed, it’s difficult to imagine benefitting from a therapist who is unwise or uncompassionate. Mindfulness practices were originally designed to alleviate suffering and cultivate well-being by intentionally developing such wisdom and compassion. Yet until recently mental health professionals haven’t tapped this promise. We haven’t explicitly investigated how to cultivate wisdom or compassion in ourselves or our clients. This workshop will explore new ways in which recent scientific findings and techniques from ancient traditions can be harnessed to tap the true potential of mindfulness – to help our clients and ourselves become wiser, more compassionate and happier human beings. For more information or registration: http://www.jackhirose.com/workshop/edmonton-siegel-2018/

Title:	Mindfulness and Psychotherapy Presented by Ronald Siegel, Psy.D.
When:	April 26, 2018
Location:	Executive Royal Hotel West Edmonton, AB
Type:	Workshop
Practice Area:	Mental Health, Clinical Focus
Contact Email:	registration@jackhirose.com
Contact Name:	Chantelle Ko
Contact Organization:	Jack Hirose & Associates Inc.
Contact Phone:	604.924.0296
Contact Website:	http://www.jackhirose.com/
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Date Posted:	March 28, 2018