Presence: A Doorway to Ethics


When
October 17, 2025
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM


Where
Online workshop
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Portland, OR


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CE Workshop for Mental Health Professionals

Therapeutic Presence has been shown to be a potent indicator of success in therapy, yet it is often overlooked in clinical training.

This workshop introduces participants to Reflective Meditation, an innovative meditation process that naturally develops Presence, bringing gentle awareness to our experiences. By honing this reflective process, participants can enhance their ability to be present with themselves and clients, ultimately increasing ethical awareness and resilience.

Becoming more aware of our experience through meditation ultimately highlights several human existential “givens”. In Buddhism, these “givens” are called the Marks of Existence. This workshop provides a deeper understanding of how these three Marks can create more capacity to approach our difficulties, and those of our clients, with greater insight, balance, and ethical intelligence. 

Learning Objectives:
  • Learn and practice Reflective Meditation, a contemplative meditative approach that supports therapeutic Presence and functions as an ethical safeguard
  • Identify how ethical considerations of professional boundaries intersect with the development of therapeutic Presence
  • Learn the Three Marks of existence in Buddhist Psychology and a provisional fourth mark.
  • Adopt an adaptation of ACA Code of ethics as workshop agreements.
Join us in this transformative workshop to unlock the door to therapeutic Presence, ethical insight, and personal/professional growth. Limited spots available for a more personalized learning experience.

Cost: The workshop is offered at three price points: $225, $175 and there are three slots available in this workshop at a registration fee of $125 for students, interns, or those who are financially challenged.  Honestly consider what you can afford. If you're able to pay on the higher end, this will support others who are experiencing financial challenges.

We are offering one free slot to BIPOC therapists. To request the slot, please email Charlotte August at ethics@pinestreetsangha.org.

Refund and Complaint Policy

CE: 6 hours approved by NBCC**
Please note that we are currently limiting this workshop to 16 participants. This workshop is best taught in small groups as it is interpersonal, requiring intimacy and insight building; it is experiential rather than primarily didactic.

If this event is FULL, you can contact Charlotte August at ethics@pinestreetsangha.org and ask to be put on the Waiting List.


**Pine Street Sangha has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6694. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Pine Street Sangha is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
 
Registration     Price Quantity

Supporting     $225.00
Sustaining Fee     $175.00
3 Slots Available: students, interns, financially   
challenged
     
$125.00
 
 



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