11th Annual International Scientific Conference: Mindfulness

Center for Mindfulness
in Medicine, Health Care, and Society

11

th Annual International Scientific Conference

Investigating and Integrating Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society

 

April 17 - 21, 2013

Four Points by Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center Norwood, MA USA

Gathering together an international community of renowned scientists, scholars, teachers, and students participating in keynote addresses, concurrent breakouts, pre and post conference institutes, mindfulness practice sessions, roundtables, workshops, poster presentations and a celebratory gala. Keynote Speakers:

Barbara Fredrickson, PhD

Lynn Rossy, PhD

Ronald M. Epstein, MD

Saki Santorelli, EdD, MA

J. David Cresswell, PhD

For more information please visit:

www.umassmed.edu/cfm/conference
Learning ObjectivesAt the conclusion of the program, the participant should be able to:

1. Review research supporting the clinical use of mindfulness-based interventions.
2. Examine in detail mindfulness-based interventional models used in the treatment of medical and psychological conditions and for health behavior change.
3. Examine the evidence from recently completed randomized clinical trials utilizing mindfulness meditation-based methods and approaches.
4. Engage in experiential learning via an array of educational institutes, workshops, and presentations.