Developing Resilience through Applied Mindfulness

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, selfcare, 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
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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)
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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, SULQW 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
Register by: Jan 25, 2013
Feb 15 and 16, 2013
Module 2 Neuroscience and the Application of Mindfulness Mar 1 and 2, 2013
Register by: Feb 1, 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)
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(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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