The Neuroscience of Mindfulness-Based Meditation: The Behavioral and Neural Processes Supporting Mindfulness-Based Pain Relief

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America/Los_Angeles
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Online
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Fadel Zeidan PhD and Jennifer Miller, PsyD

General Registration: $175 ($150 early-bird rate available for those who pay 30 days in advance)

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The effects of mindfulness meditation for pain relief are one of the most reliable effects of this ancient practice. Yet, the active mechanisms supporting mindfulness-based pain relief remain poorly characterized. In this workshop, Dr. Zeidan, leading mindfulness-based cognitive neuroscientist with an expertise in pain, will lead a day of scientific exploration and meditative practice. Dr. Zeidan will provide an easily understandable delineation of the neural, physiological and psychological processes supporting mindfulness-based pain relief. He will also delve into research demonstrating how mindfulness changes the brain, is different from placebo and other meditative practices, and involved processes that are unique and distinct from other mind-body approaches. In addition, there will also be a section focused on the role of compassion meditation and pain relief, an emerging field of science. Dr. Jenifer Miller, a licensed psychologist and MBSR teacher, will guide participants in a range of meditative practices found to reliably reduce pain and suffering in the laboratory and clinic. These practices will include traditional mindfulness practices like awareness of breath, walking meditation, loving kindness and compassion practices. We are very excited to offer this exciting workshop with two of the leading experts in their respective fields.

Tentative Schedule

Morning Session: 9:00 am -12:00 Noon
Lunch: 12:00 Noon - 1:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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July 30, 2021 • 9 am – 4 pm PT • Online Live Streaming    
$25 “Early-Bird Discount” if you register and pay in full on or before June 30, 2021 Early-Bird Rate On or Before June 30, 2021 On or After July 1, 2021
Registration $150 $175
UC San Diego Employees/Staff $125 $150
  1. General Registration fee includes video access after the workshop. 
  2. CE/CME credits are available for an additional $50 fee.
  3. A service charge will be added to all payment transactions.
  4. This course is being held live online.