This program, which takes place in the beautiful and inspirational Kathmandu
Valley, is designed to integrate mindful
awareness with heartfulness to transform
relationships, optimize happiness, and heal the body. We will utilize both
theory
and practice to explore self compassion, forgiveness, and letting go and also
examine the impact of fear,
avoidance, thought fusion, attachment, loss, and
intimacy on brain structure and neurochemistry. An emphasis will be
placed
on the application of Imago techniques, grief literature, and Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy (ACT).
This workshop will empower you to help your
clients live and love more mindfully in all of their intimate relationships.
This will take place against a dazzling backdrop of Hindu and Buddhist Temples,
medieval town squares, and
wonderful, warmhearted people. For those who
wish to continue their travels after the workshop, we will be leading
a six-night
teahouse trek in the Annapurna Region.
We hope you will join us on this journey.
Oct. 3-9 We arrive at in Kathmandu and transfer to the Vajra Hotel, a lovely oasis above
the bustling heart of the city. Participants will come together that evening for a program
orientation and the workshop will begin the next day. Interspersed with the seminar will
be tours throughout the Valley, from the great Stupa and Monasteries of Boudhanath to
the ancient town centers of Patan and Bhaktapur, from the ghats of Pahupatinath to the
craft shops of Thamel
Oct. 9-17 After completion of the workhop we will travel by bus to Pokhara and
begin our six night
teahouse trek.
Supported by a local crew, we will hike through
the magnifi cent Himalaya Mountains, through villages and forests,
past terraced
fields and rushing rivers, and walk by sacred Mani walls beneath towering peaks.
At night we will
stay at local teahouse hotels enjoying the warmth of wood stoves
and the company of the local Nepalese.
Workshop Learning Objectives.
Accept “what is” in relationships without judgment
Discuss implications for Neurochemistry and Attachment on loss in relationships
Describe the relationship between Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindful Loving
Summarize the research and application of forgiveness work on stress reduction, emotional renewal, and interconnectedness
Apply techniques for handling transitions in relationships, including loss and endings
COST OF PROGRAM: US $1000 FOR KATHMANDU (WORKSHOP) PORTION
US $1050 FOR TREKKING PORTION
DEPOSIT: $500 (non-refundable)
Balance Due July 1, 2010
(excludes international air transport and based upon double occupancy)
PRESENTERS: Dr. James Bramson is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, forensic expert, and organizational consultant.
He has lived, studied, worked, and facilitated workshops both in the USA and abroad and has over
twentyfour
years of psychotherapy, training, consulting, and teaching experience. He is committed to
helping individuals and organizations optimize mind, body, and spiritual integration. Dr. Bramson is
in full time private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. www.drbramson.com
Barbara Kaplan has been teaching yoga and meditation since 1989. She guides many yoga styles:
Iyengar, Restorative, Yin, Vinyasa, and more. She has published nine articles in Yoga Journal and has
taught retreats worldwide. She is a trained Hospice worker, a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist, and a
student in the Diamond Heart School. www.harmonyyogastudio.net
This workshop is both didactic and experiential in nature and numbers are strictly limited. Open to all,
this workshop will be especially rich for helping professionals, nurses, therapists, and teachers.
This activity has been endorsed by the Australian Psychological Society for 20 Generalist Professional Development points.
Integral Health and Training Institute meets the qualifications for up to 21 hours of continuing education for California Marriage
Family Therapists (MFT’s) and/or Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW’s) as required by the California Board of Behavioral
Sciences Provider #4692. .
Applications and deposits can also be mailed to Ricky Fishman, Co-Director of IHTI: Dr. Ricky Fishman
1700 Union Street,
San Francisco, CA 94123
(ph) 510-387-7881 (f) 415-441-9238 | ricky@rickyfishman.com
You can register now by filling our our application
Trip is limited to 24 participants. Tour price based on a minimum of 10 participants.
Cost of Program: Us $1000
Deposit of US $500 (non-refundable) due with registration
Balance US $500 due July 1, 2010 - assumes double occupancy – for single room add US $225
Early Enrollment Discount - US $100 off if register by April 1, 2010
COST INCLUDES
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE
All workshops and tours described in program
All accommodations in Nepal
All ground transportation in Nepal (including domestic air)
Daily meditation and yoga instruction
Breakfasts throughout program
All ground support and meals during trek
Airport transfers on day of arrival and departure
Optional night trekking add on US $1050
Single Supplement: US $225 for Kathmandu (workshop)
Single Supplement: US $200 for trekking portion Note: If person is unpaired and must take single, supplement fees
will be reduced by 25%.
International airfare
Fees for passports and visas
Airport arrival and departure taxes
Meals not specifi ed in itinerary
Optional tours
Travel and health insurance
CANCELLATION FEES:
90–61 Days before Departure: 25%
60–31 50% of trip cost
30 or less: 100% of trip cost
