"The New Science of Resiliency and Clinical Applications" is a four-day training course for health care providers who want to learn how to help their patients by using mind body medicine.
The New Science of Resiliency and Clinical Applications
This four-day training for health care providers is presented by the Benson-Henry Institute and Harvard Medical School. Two days will focus on the most recent advances on the scientific research behind mind body medicine, and two days will focus on its clinical applications. The course is designed to encourage participant interaction through a combination of multimedia presentations, aimed to help participants:
Dr. Benson and attendees from our June 2012 course. -Understand the science behind the relaxation response
-Integrate mind body interventions into their practice
-Learn about cognitive strategies that work to ease profound suffering
-Explore the relationship between stress and mood
The course is directed by Herbert Benson, MD, and Peg Baim, MS, NP.
Who should attend
Health professionals who are seeking a practical overview of mind body medicine and an understanding of how this field can help their practice, are encouraged to attend. The course is designed to be helpful for different types of practitioners, including but not limited to:
-Physicians (all fields)
-Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
-Psychologists
-Social workers and counselors
-Integrative health practitioners 
-Physical and occupational therapists
-Hospice workers
-Clergy
-Coaches (athletic or wellness)
Logistics
The course will take place Tuesday - Friday, September 17-20, 2013 at the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School.
Special pricing is available for Partners HealthCare employees and trainees.
Please visit the registration page for additional details, course brochure, and registration information.
