Trauma & Transcendence Workshop with James Finley

Purchase Trauma & Transcendence Workshop with James Finley

JUNE 12 - JUNE 15, 2008

During this retreat we will examine in depth how the contemplative experience enhances the healing of trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction and other psychological difficulties. We will also explore the role that contemplative experience plays in passing through the dark night of the soul and other aspects of the transpersonal stages of the spiritual journey. Those in the healing professions and ministries, as well those in twelve step recovery programs, and all who are interested in spirituality as a resource in healing will find this retreat a gift to themselves that they can take home and pass on to others.

Those attending the retreat will:

• Explore how suffering arises from our estrangement from the contemplative experience and how renewing and deepening contemplation liberates us from the tyranny of suffering.

• Develop a clearer understanding and appreciation of four key questions: What is spirituality? What is trauma? What is the traumatization of our spirituality? What is the spirituality of trauma?

• Meditate together and study the fundamentals of meditation practice as a way of establishing ourselves in the healing power of contemplative experience.

• Learn to distinguish between depression and the dark night of the soul.

• Investigate ways to continue growing in our ongoing efforts to become contemplative healers, both for ourselves and for those who come to us for help.

James Finley lived as a monk at the Trappist monastery of the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky, where he received spiritual guidance from the renowned monk and spiritual writer Thomas Merton. He leads retreats throughout the United States and Canada that draw upon Christian and Buddhist sources of contemplative wisdom. He is author of several books, including Merton’s Palace of Nowhere, and Christian Meditation-http://store.myss.com/Product1162 He is a clinical psychologist in private practice with his wife in Santa Monica, California.

This incredible workshop will be conducted by James Finley.


CMED will be sponsoring this event at The Crossings in Austin Texas.

Registration fee...$1,100
Crossings lodging fee
Rooms need to be registered for directly with The Crossings Austin.

Lodge Singles
$180.00 per day including 3 meals

Lodge Doubles
$130.00 per day including 3 meals

Commuters
$40.oo per day including 2 meals (lunch & dinner)

The Crossings Spa - Austin, TX
13500 FM 2769
(near intersection of Bullick Hollow & Volente)
Austin, TX 78726
877-844-3003
www.thecrossingsaustin.com

WELLNESS CENTER & SPA is also included at no additional cost to CMED participants. This includes: Locker rooms Steam rooms Outdoor pool and deck area Hot tub Cold dip Sauna Robes, towels and slippers) Any additional fees for spa services utilized at the Wellness Center and Spa will be the responsibility of the individual guests. A full list of spa treatment services will be provided through the Group Services Coordinator assigned to you. The size of the class will be limited. If you have any interest in this event please register immediately. When tuition is received, this will guarantee your reservation. Your workshop reservations will be handled by Cindy Funfsinn. To contact Cindy. 815 220 8723 or cindy@myss.com
You will need to contact The Crossings for your room reservations.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you choose to stay off campus for the event, you will still need to register with The Crossings as a Commuting Student. There is a day pass charge for this of $40 per day.

Refund Policy Refunds must be requested in writing. Full refunds minus a $250 per person processing fee will be given for requests received more than two weeks before the workshop. Requests received within two weeks of the workshop will be refunded 50%. No refund requests will be honored post-workshop.