PAST EVENTS

September 27 - 29th, 2008
Global Integrative Traditional Medicine Symposium

This symposium focuses on fundamentals of traditional medicines with the objective to better integrate their practice with Western medicine. By returning to the source, the conference will provide a deeper insight on the spiritual values and basic principles that support the therapeutic practice of traditional medicines. The rediscovery of the essence of traditional medicines will also help in the conceiving of new research approaches that fully respect their fundaments, while generating useful results with harmonious integration.

October 18, 2007, 6:00-9:00pm
Existential Analysis in Action: Phenomenological Encounter and Psychotherapy

Free Admission
UBC, 2125 Main Mall, Scarfe Building #100

In this presentation, Dr. Längle will overview existential analytical psychotherapy, discuss common misunderstandings about existential psychotherapies, and highlight the practical and applied nature of existential analytical psychotherapy. Additionally, he will outline an existential understanding of personhood and show how an existential approach to therapy and counselling engages the client at the personal or spiritual/noetic level.  A live therapy demonstration with Dr. Längle will follow.

Further information on the ongoing Existential Analysis training program, held at on the campus of UBC, is found at www.existential-analysis.org/vancouver

Sponsored by UBC's Counselling Psychology Program, the Canadian Research Institute for Spirituality and Healing, and the International Society for Logotherapy and Existential Analysis.

The event with Dr. Alfried Langle (3 hours), requires the free Quicktime player. To watch the video please click here for part 1 and here for part 2. Courtesy Simon Fraser University, LIDC Media Design, Vancouver Campus.

July 17, 2007, 7:00-9:30pm
Meaning: From a Life of Inner Consent to the Detection of Spirituality

Free Admission
UBC Medical Student & Alumni Centre
2750 Heather Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

Dr. Alfried Längle will explore the importance of meaning and its impact on mental health in three ways: first, I will overview Viktor Frankl’s concept of a meaningful life (Logotherapy) which helps localize the requirements for attaining meaning and reveal practical steps for its attainment.  Second, I will take a deeper look at the structure of our existence from the theoretical perspective of Existential Analysis. Third, I will show the practical elements for a fulfilling life through the therapeutic approach. The presentation is intended to illuminate the possibilities for growth in one’s own spirituality and provide skills to manage the question of meaning both personally and professionally.

Please see a PDF poster for detailed information and register here.

The event with Dr. Alfried Langle (2 hours), requires the free Quicktime player.  Please click here to watch the video. Courtesy Simon Fraser University, LIDC
Media Design, Vancouver Campus.

July 13, 2007, 5:00-7:00pm
CRISH Member Reception

Lauener Room 2809
Jim Pattison (Laurel) Pavilion
Vancouver General Hospital

A reception, featuring Dr. Harald Walach, will discuss science and spirituality.  Dr. Harald Walach is President of the International Society for Complementary Medicine Research and Editor-in-chief of Spirituality and Health International.

July 12, 2007, 7:30pm
Contemplation and Education - Landscape of Research

Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace
1825 West 16th Ave.

A panel, featuring Cynthia Bourgeault, Ph.D., Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D., and Tobin Hart, Ph.D, will discuss contemplative knowledge and current research. Admission is free. See a PDF for detailed information.

This event is co-sponsored by VST, The Impact Foundation, Canadian Memorial Center for Peace, Garbha Foundation, Dalai Lama Centre for Peace and Education, and Canadian Research Institute of Spirituality and Healing.

April 30, 2007, 5:00-8:30pm
Integrative Compassionate Medicine for the 21st Century and Beyond

UBC Medical Student & Alumni Centre
2750 Heather Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

CRISH Fund-raising event with Dr. Steven Aung

Dr. Steven Aung will talk about integrative compassionate medicine for the 21st century and beyond and demonstrate Chinese calligraphy.  Food and beverages are included.  Tickets are on sale now.  See a PDF for detailed information.