Developing Resilience through Applied Mindfulness (DRAM) 2: The Neuroscience of Mindfulness

Through this course, participants will:
• Gain an understanding of basic neuroscience in relation to mindfulness
• Explore the impact of neuroscience research on our understanding of mindfulness, compassion, self-regulation and attunement
• Experience mindfulness practices designed to deepen our body-brain integration
• Discuss the practical application of compassion and attunement in personal and professional life

About the Course:
Neuroscience is providing new insights into how our brain
functions and influences how we think, feel, act, learn and
change.
New research shows that mindfulness practices can
effectively enable learning by developing the skills of
attention, intention and reflection; enhance mental health;
promote healthy relationships and communities; and
manage stress/compassion fatigue.
Through a combination of lectures, small group discussions
and meditation practices, this workshop will explore how
emerging neuroscience research informs our
understanding of mindfulness, and how mindfulness can
be used to enhance teaching and learning, and promote
therapeutic presence with patients, clients and colleagues.

For more information and to register go to: https://fhs.mcmaster.ca/facdev/documents/Dram2018-2019bro.pdf

To view testimonials of past DRAM participants go to written: https://fhs.mcmaster.ca/facdev/documents/DRAM2018Testimonial.pdf

video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nbBXl0eY7KAD_Y1gBEg2g

DRAM 1 – Foundations of Mindfulness: Historical Origins and
Contemporary Practice (Oct. 13 & 14, 2018)
DRAM 2 – The Neuroscience of Mindfulness (Nov. 16 & 17, 2018)
DRAM 3 – Being the Change: Growing Civility and Resilience
through Secular Ethics and Mindfulness (Jan. 26 & 27, 2019)
DRAM 4 – Integrating Mindfulness into Personal and Professional Life
(Mar 22 & 23, 2019)