Where the Science of

Mindfulness Meets Legal

Practice: Transforming Legal

Work in the Conceptual Age

March 17 – 20, 2011

Joshua Tree Retreat Center, California

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We Invite You…Join_us_in_beautiful_Joshua_Tree_

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this_context,_you_will_have_a_direct_

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your_awareness,_access_creative_

consciousness,_and_strengthen_

grounding_in_the_face_of_high_

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“head_-_heart_coherence”_has_been_

demonstrated_to_enhance_health,_

sense_of_well-being,_and_support_the_

creative_edge_necessary_to_meet_the_

demands_of_Conceptual_Age!

Engaging_the_science_and_power_of_mindfulness,_lawyers_bring_new_wisdom_and_skill_to_the_varied_aspects_of_legal_practice._Expand_your_ways_of_assessing,_‘knowing’,_and_creating_by_integrating_your_whole_mind_–_brain_power,_heart_wisdom_and_gut_knowing_–_accessing_multiple_intelligences_through_mindfulness_techniques.

Retreat Highlights•_ Introducing_mindfulness_for_legal_practice•_ Developing_more_effective,_empowered_

problem-solving•_ Bringing_your_whole_self_to_your_work•_ Moving_beyond_the_left_brain_legal_

practice_model:_head_–_heart_coherence•_ Getting_to_the_heart_of_the_matter_of_

problem-solving,_option_generation,_and_negotiation

•_ Reducing_stress_effectively_in_the_face_of_high_conflict

•_ Examining_the_impact_of_gut_knowing_on_problem-solving

•_ Utilizing_the_power_of_story_to_shift_perspectives

•_ Transforming_legal_practice_for_the_“Conceptual_Age”

Legal_professionals_deal_with_challenges,_confrontations,_and_controversies_every_day._Would_you_like_to_enhance_concentration,_sharpen_intuition,_and_create_innovative_outcomes_more_easily_and_effectively?_Would_you_like_to_feel_less_alienated_from_your_work?_Would_you_like_to_optimize_case_outcomes?_

This_unique_and_focused_retreat_integrates_the_wisdom_of_contemplative_practice_with_mind-body_science._You_will_learn_to:_

•_ generate_imaginative,_effective,_and_appropriate_solutions

•_ mitigate_stress_and_energy-draining_aspects_in_high_conflict

•_ manage_emotions_–_anger,_judgment_and_reactions_that_diminish_control

•_ increase_effectiveness_when_working_with_challenging_clients,_other_counsel,_and_judges

•_ deal_with_the_unexpected_more_consciously_and_creatively

•_ strengthen_focus_and_personal_power•_ sustain_an_on-going_mindfulness_practice

Integrative_Practices_presents_a_four_day_retreat,_specifically_designed_to_develop_a_quality_legal_practice_and_support_high_performance_goals._It_is_tailored_for:_

•_ Attorneys_•_ Collaborative_Law_professionals•_ Mediators•_ Judges_•_ others_working_in_the_legal_profession_

The_retreat_welcomes_professionals_regardless_of_prior_experience_with_contemplative_or_meditation_practice._

Debra Synovec, jdDebra_Synovec,_JD__is_a_mediator_and_conflict_resolution_consultant_adept_at_bringing_more_consciousness_and_authenticity_into_her_practice._She_has_mediated_and_facilitated_family,_workplace_

and_business_matters_for_over_two_decades__combining_her_unique_skills_acquired_as_a_lawyer,_CPA_and_social_worker_with_her_mindfulness_approach._Debra_has_served_on_numerous_ADR_boards,_regularly_conducts_trainings/workshops,_and_brings_over_25_years_of_mindfulness_practice_experience_to_her_work.

Karen Bonnell, ms

Karen_Bonnell,_MS_is_a_psychotherapist_and_collaborative_divorce_coach_with_over_25_years_of_experience_assisting_individual_families_in_transforming_conflict_and_building_satisfying,_healthy_futures._Karen_

has_served_on_local_and_statewide_boards_in_collaborative_law_and_is_a_regular_provider_of_professional_continuing_education_for_health_care_and_legal_professionals._Mindfulness_mediation_has_been_an_essential_underpinning_in_her_practice_for_over_15_years.

Your_tuition_($1250)_covers_accommodations,_gourmet_meals,_and_all_retreat_programs_for_four_days._There_is_space_available_for_a_maximum_of_16_participants._Register_today!

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