The Art of Equanimity
To learn the skill of equanimity is to learn how to find balance in our lives. It is the development of a steadiness of mind and a calm understanding that allows us to be with our constantly changing world. While it is a skill that is often explored in meditation centers, it is rarely discussed in psychological literature. However, it is especially useful for clinicians as it allows us to sit with whatever arises in our consulting rooms and thereby is a core condition of a clinician’s cultivated therapeutic presence. Rather than becoming distracted and losing our mindful and compassionate attention, it enables us to connect more deeply and not be overwhelmed by the pain we see, hear, and feel in our practice.
Objectives
- Examine, both cognitively and experientially, how to begin to cultivate equanimity.
- Practice how to return to a state of equanimity when knocked off balance.
- Determine the phrases of equanimity.
- Practice, experientially, the key equanimity meditations.
- Utilize equanimity and how it can enhance presence.
Outline
- Defining and cultivating perspective on the relevance of equanimity in clinical work
- Cognitively and experientially begin to cultivate equanimity
- Return to a state of equanimity when clinical work prompts imbalance
- Phrases of equanimity
- Practice, experientially, the key equanimity meditations
- When to utilize equanimity - how it can enhance presence
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