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Freedom of Heart: Mindfulness Practices for Healing Addiction (KV1D23)

Kevin Griffin and Vimalasara, MA

July 29, 2023

Online Program Online

9:00 am Jul 29 - 2:00 pm Jul 30, 2023 PDT

Date and Time Details:
Saturday, July 29, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. US Pacific Time

Online via Zoom

Contact: Spirit Rock Registration
registration@spiritrock.org

  • Benefactor – $200.00
  • Sustainer – $120.00
  • Base – $95.00
  • Mudita/Karuna Scholarship – $45.00
  • People of Color Scholarship – $45.00

Cancellation Policy:

  • Spirit Rock only offers open credits for this program according to the deadlines below. No refunds are available.
  • Open credits are available: any time prior to midnight the night before the event/program.
  • No open credits available the day of the event, or later.

Registration closes at 7:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) on July 29, 2023. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Continuing Education Credits? (see details below)


Description:
While we all long for safety and freedom in our lives, many of us struggle with compulsive and addictive thoughts and behaviors that undermine our happiness. Through meditation, interactive exercises, Dharma talks, and Q&A we will explore ways to release ourselves from these painful habits and find more freedom and joy throughout our lives.

Online Only: We are offering this program online via Zoom for you to join us remotely.

Sliding Scale: Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports the teachers as well as Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners.

Benefactor – $200
Sustainer – $120
BASE – $95
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $45

All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.

*Recording Note: You will have ~90 days from the original program date to view the program. If you would like access to the recording, you must register by the deadline above. The recording will be available in ~10 days after the program.


Continuing Education (CE) credit available-
Important Note for CEC participants: If you are interested in receiving continuing education credits (CECs), you must register and pay for CECs prior to the start of the program (no retroactive CECs will be given) and you must attend the live program. Please review the CEC information below.

This program offers 5 CE credits for $50 for psychologists, and California licensed MFTs, LCSWs, LEPs, LPCCs, nurses, and chiropractors. Please review our Continuing Education Credit information page to determine if your association or board will accept credits offered by Spirit Rock.***

Teachings are appropriate for health care professionals as well as the general public.

Learning Objectives for participating health care professionals-
At the end of the program you will better able to:

  • Describe safety and freedom practices to patients and clients;
  • Describe a mindfulness meditation practices for clients;
  • Utilize self-awareness practices to reduce painful habits, in preparation for or when working with clients and patients;
  • Describe to clients the benefit of practicing mindfulness of thoughts and feelings.

Continuing Education content level: Introductory

***Please note:

  • For full Provider information, and additional CEC information, including attendance requirements, cancellation, and grievance policies, please visit our Continuing Education Credit information page.
  • For those with a different license than listed above, or with a license from a different board or association than listed on our CEC info page, please contact your licensing board or association directly to request pre-approval/acceptance of CE credits offered at Spirit Rock. Spirit Rock does not confirm applicability of credit for those with licenses different than those listed.
  • Spirit Rock is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP16905 for 5 contact hours.
  • Credit is awarded for instructional time only and does not include extended silent meditation, if offered.

About the Teachers

Spirit Rock Teacher: Kevin Griffin

Kevin Griffin

Kevin Griffin is a Buddhist teacher and author of several books, including One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps, and his latest Buddhism & the Twelve Steps DAILY REFLECTIONS. A longtime Buddhist practitioner and 12 Step participant, he is a leader in the mindful recovery movement and one of the founders of […]

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Vimalasara

Vimalasara, MA

Poet, author, and public speaker Valerie Mason-John (Vimalasara) is the award-winning author/editor of nine books. Her debut novel, Borrowed Body, won the 2006 Mind Book of the Year Award. They co-authored the award-winning book Eight Step Recovery: Using the Buddha’s Teachings to Overcome Addiction. And authored Detox Your Heart Meditations for Emotional Trauma. Their most […]

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