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Ancient Eastern meditative techniques, originally solitary practices refined by monks and nuns, are proving to be remarkably useful for facing challenges. The workshop will look at how meditation can help us develop the affect tolerance and capacity to be with others that are critical for successful intimate relationships. You will leave with knowledge of the three core elements ofMindfulness practice, how to useMindfulness to react less personally to the inevitable ups and downs ofInterpersonal life, and howInterpersonalMindfulness techniques can enhance therapeutic, romantic, and parent-child interaction.

The educational objectives are listed.

1. Describe how mindfulness practices change our view of self and others.
2. Describe the role of a constructed self in relational difficulties.
3. Identify 3 objects of awareness to attend to in applying mindfulness in intimate relationships.

Session may be edited to preserve confidentiality.