What you'll learn
Identify the three main components of meditation—concentration, mindfulness, and acceptance—and know when to apply each in clinical settings
Discuss the mechanisms of action in meditation that appear to underlie positive therapeutic change, such as metacognitive awareness, emotion regulation, and self-compassion
Articulate the empirical support for mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion-based treatments
Evaluate new research findings on the neurobiological effects of meditation
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Course description
This is accredited, livestreamed course offered by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is part of the 32nd Annual Summer Seminar series.
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