IC07 Personal Development Workshop 14 - Taking Therapy to the Top of the World: A Case Study of Enhancing Personal and Professional Development through Workshop/Study Tours - George Burns, MA, PsS
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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Therapist Development | Buddhism | Cross-Cultural Therapy | Positive Psychology
- Categories:
- Erickson Congress | Erickson Congress 2007
- Faculty:
- George Burns, MA, PsS
- Duration:
- 1:58:00
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 06, 2007
- License:
- Never Expires.
Description
Description: In this richly illustrated presentation, Burns explores how professional growth can unfold through cultural immersion, mindfulness, and metaphor. Drawing on years of leading study tours to Bhutan, he weaves together Buddhist teachings, traditional medicine, nature-based reflection, and positive psychology to examine gross national happiness, community well-being, and the healing power of story. Blending personal narrative, experiential exercises, and cross-cultural insight, the session invites reflection on how stepping outside familiar contexts can deepen both personal and professional development.
Syllabus Description: What is there for therapists to learn from a country with a political philosophy of gross national happiness; from ancient, holistic healing tradi- tions; or from religions that practice mindfulness and compassion? Join a slide tour into the stunningly beautiful, remote Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, learn about the continuing educational aspects of the study program, and share the experiences of participants undertaking the journey.
Educational Objectives:
- To describe strategies that can be used in a mindfulness practice.
- Given a therapeutic assumption, describe it from a different perspective.
*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*
Credits
Faculty
George Burns, MA, PsS Related Seminars and Products
George Burns, MA, PsS, is internationally recognized for his seven books, including the best-selling 101 Healing Stories and his recent, much acclaimed Happiness, Healing, Enhancement. An Australian clinical psychologist, therapist trainer, George is also an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Edith Cowan University and Director of the Milton H. Erickson Institute of Western Australia.