The Zen of Helping
Self-Care & Open-Hearted Clinical Practice Presented by Andrew Bein, Ph.D., LCSW

Web Conference Description

In this teleconference, Andrew Bein, Ph.D. will share ways to cultivate a mindful and open-hearted self that is responsive and effective for clients as well as personally nourishing and generative for clinicians. Andrew will also guide participants through an examination of how the Zen metaphor, "strong back / soft front," can guide therapists in their effort to maintain presence with clients. Also covered is the application of other Eastern concepts such as radical acceptance and mindfulness. Much of the material for the teleconference is based on Andrew's book, The Zen of Helping: Spiritual Principles for Mindful and Open-Hearted Practice.

About Andrew Bein, Ph.D., LCSW

Andrew Bein, Ph.D., LCSW

Andrew has 25 years of experience as a clinician, consultant, trainer, and researcher. His rich work life includes the following settings: substance abuse, private practice, multi-service centers, and work with youth. Dr. Bein has served diverse communities and populations and has conducted nearly 100 national, state, and local presentations on a range of topics related to psychotherapy and counseling. Dr. Bein has been a Zen student for ten years and is a Full Professor with the Divison of Social Work at Sacramento State University.

Continuing Education (CE) Information

1.5 CE credits will be provided for this teleconference.

How the Web Conference Works

In short, participants will join the teleconference by calling into the teleconference center and entering an access code. The teleconference will include lecture, interaction, and question and answer periods.

Registration Information

This teleconference is available for free to GoodTherapy.org members.

This event has already taken place. An audio recording for this event may be available in the Member's Area.