Both psychotherapy and spirituality promote character integrity.  This integration requires careful attention to one's affective core.  Based on the belief in the centrality of affect in one's psychological and spiritual life, this workshop will explore the collaborative role of Buddhist meditation and group psychotherapy as holding environments for the emergence, exploration, management, and transformation of emotions.  Recent findings in neuroscience will support the role of meditation and psychotherapy in affect regulation.                                                                        experiential-didactic-sharing of work experiences-demonstration

Course References:

1. Epstein, M. (2001). Going on Being: Buddhism and the Way of Change.  New York: Broadway Books.

2. Goleman, D. (2003). Destructive Emotions: A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama.  New York: Bantam Books.

3. Welwood, J. (2000). Toward a Psychology of Awakening.  Boston: Shambhala.