Developing Resilience through Applied Mindfulness

Theme: Discovering Resilience February 15 & 16, 2013 Module 1

March 1 & 2, 2013 Module 2

March 22 & 23, 2013 Module 3

April 6 & 7, 2013 Module 4

48 hrs. – FAST Pathway (for full series)

12 hrs. – BEST Pathway (for each module)

Mindfulness is the art and practice of paying attention on purpose. Recent research indicates that mindfulness can have significant positive impacts on health outcomes, stress management and well-being, quality of care and teaching. These workshops are specially designed for healthcare professionals and faculty, giving participants an opportunity to either begin or deepen their own Mindfulness Practices and explore the relevance of Mindfulness Meditation to clinical practice and/or education. This program presents interdisciplinary perspectives on mindfulness, including neuroscience, social and health sciences, comparative religion and theology, and educational theory. Participants will learn the fundamentals of Mindfulness Practices and their application to professional and daily life, including workplace health, self-care, teaching and interpersonal relationships.

Each workshop uses a combination of educational strategies (including lectures, small group discussion and practice), designed to develop participants’ skills, knowledge and awareness, to enable application of learning to a variety of contexts. Each module has a different focus - taken together, they will introduce participants to the history of mindfulness meditation; the scientific research on mindfulness; and strategies to support our well-being, enable learning, enhance clinical practice, and develop healthier work environments.

Note: No prerequisites for the workshops; they may be taken individually (as a complete 2-day Module),

or as a series.

Goals:

� To develop foundational knowledge and skills necessary to begin and maintain a mindfulness practice

� To promote resilience, health and well-being within healthcare environments � To engage skillfully with suffering as a vehicle to develop compassion towards oneself

and others � To practice strategies to integrate mindfulness in clinical and educational practices

Developing Resilience through Applied Mindfulness 2013 Page 2 This interprofessional program consists of four 2-day sessions, for a total of 8 full days. It is recommended that individuals sign up for the full series to receive FAST Pathway hours from the Program for Faculty Development. Registrations will also be accepted for individual Modules (2 consecutive days) - BEST hours will apply. (NOTE: HHS; Hamilton Family Health Team; St. Joseph's Healthcare; McMaster Family Health Team registrants are expected to register for the 8 full days)

Module 1 February 15, 2013 and February 16, 2013 (Fri/Sat) 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. BEST: 12 hrs.

The Foundations of Mindfulness - Faculty: Michele Chaban, Marco Mascarin, Elaine Principi, Valerie Spironello

This workshop will explore the histories of Mindfulness and Mindfulness Meditation, both as a 2500 year old contemplative practice, and as a contemporary evidence-based therapeutic intervention that has proven effective to enhance health and well-being. Participants will learn basic components of Mindfulness through experiential practices, explore the development of Mindfulness as an idea and the interdisciplinary scholarship that supports these practices. By the end of the workshop, participants will understand the historical, theoretical and practical foundations of Mindfulness Meditation and its application in educational and clinical settings.

Module 2 March 1, 2013 and March 2, 2013, 2013 (Fri/Sat) 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. BEST: 12 hrs.

Neuroscience and the Application of Mindfulness in Education and Healthcare - Faculty: Michele Chaban, Robert MacFadden, Alan Taniguchi, Steven Wesley

Neuroscience is providing new insights into how our brain functions and influences how we think, feel, act, learn and change. New research shows that Mindfulness Practices can effectively enable learning by developing the skills of attention, intention and reflection; enhance mental health; promote healthy relationships and communities; and manage stress/compassion fatigue. Through a combination of lectures, small group discussion and meditation practices, this workshop will explore how emerging neuroscience research informs our understanding of Mindfulness, and how Mindfulness can be used to enhance teaching and learning, and promote therapeutic presence with patients, clients and colleagues. Module 3 March 22, 2013 and March 23, 2013 (Fri/Sat) 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. BEST: 12 hrs.

Integrating Mindfulness Into Practice - Faculty: Michele Chaban, Marco Mascarin, Valerie Spironello, Michael Vesselago

This module focuses on deepening participants' Mindfulness Practices, by experiencing a variety of meditation techniques. Participants will gain enhanced exposure to the growing research on Mindfulness Practices, and have the opportunity to explore ways to integrate Mindfulness into a variety of settings, including: teaching, clinical practice, relationship-building, self-care, teamwork, and organizational life. After taking this workshop, participants will have an experiential understanding of Mindfulness Meditation from which they can set their own personal and professional goals for becoming more Mindful in daily life.

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Module 4 April 6, 2013 and April 7, 2013 (NOTE: Sat/Sun) 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. BEST: 12 hrs.

Well-being, Resilience and Compassion through Mindfulness -

Faculty: Michele Chaban, Savinna Frederiksen, Marco Mascarin, Alan Taniguchi

Suffering is ever present in healthcare settings as practitioners attend to pain, illness, loss, dying and death. How can healthcare professionals thrive in the face of personal and occupational suffering? Can our response to suffering build personal and professional resilience, rather than leading to burnout and demoralization? How can we support our students and colleagues to engage with suffering appropriately? This module will explore how Mindfulness Practices offer a means to engage positively with suffering through relationship, reflection, compassion and presence. This workshop will provide participants with a framework for responding to suffering, drawing upon the neurosciences, interdisciplinary scholarship, and the wisdom of a variety of cultural traditions. Participants will also experience Mindfulness Practices that can build resilience and compassion in the face of suffering.

Completion of FULL program = FAST: 48 hrs.

NOTE: participants should wear comfortable, layered clothing and bring a mat, pillow and blanket to all sessions. Refreshments and free parking are included. Location will be announced with registration confirmation.

Planning Committee:

Andrea Frolic, Clinical & Organizational Ethicist, Hamilton Health Sciences; Asst. Clin. Prof., Department of Family

Medicine, McMaster University Ken Burgess, Assoc. Clin. Prof., Department of Family Medicine; Physician, Hamilton Family Health Team Savinna Fredericksen, Asst. Prof., Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University Elaine Principi, Chief of Physiotherapy, Hamilton Health Sciences; Asst. Clin. Prof., School of Rehabilitation

Sciences, McMaster University Valerie Spironello, Asst. Clin. Prof., Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University; Founder,

ChooseWellness.ca Alan Taniguchi, Asst. Clin. Prof., Department of Family Medicine; Education Coordinator, Division of Palliative Care,

McMaster University Michael Vesselago, Physician Locum and Consultant, Hamilton Family Health Team Michele Chaban, Dala Lana School of Public Health, Dept. of Fam. & Community Med., Univ. of Toronto/Director,

Applied Mindfulness, Meditation Certificate, Factor-Inwentash School of Social Work/Director Anne Wong, Assoc. Chair, Education, Prof., Dept. of Anesthesia; Assist. Dean, Program for Faculty Development,

McMaster University Annette Sciarra, Program Administrator, Program for Faculty Development, McMaster University

Cancellation Policy: The Program for Faculty Development reserves the right to cancel an event due to insufficient registration or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. Participant cancellations received 15 days prior to event date will be refunded less a 25% administrative fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after this timeframe. Liability: The Program for Faculty Development assumes no liability for any claims, personal injury, or damage to any individual attending this program.

Registration Form (fillable) -- Applied Mindfulness 2013 For office use: FULL-FAST48hrs; 2-dayMod-BEST12hrs

To secure your space, please indicate your choice(s), complete, print and return the form below TODAY!

Module 1, 2, 3 and 4 - Full Program (all 8 sessions) (February to April, 2013) Register by: Jan 25, 2013

Module 1 The Foundations of Mindfulness Feb 15 and 16, 2013 Register by: Jan 25, 2013 Module 2 Neuroscience and the Application of Mindfulness Mar 1 and 2, 2013

Module 3 Integrating Mindfulness Into Practice Mar 22 and 23, 2013 Register by: Feb 22, 2013

Module 4 Well-being, Resilience and Compassion April 6 and 7, 2013 Register by: Mar 8, 2013

Registration Fee: (includes off-site venue, refreshments, lunches and free parking) Full program = 8 days McMaster Faculty/Residents/Staff $ 400.00 for full program (total of 8 full days) $ 200.00 per Module (2-consecutive days)

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Partnered Organizations: Staff/physicians working at supporting organizations: Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton Family Health Team, St. Joseph's Healthcare, McMaster Family Health Team $ 400.00 for full program (total of 8 full days) (NOTE: staff/physicians at partnered organizations are expected to register for the 8 full days) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(External) - Non-McMaster or Non-Partnered Organizations: $ 1,600.00 for full program (8 full days) $ 500.00 per Module (2-consecutive days)

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