The Self-Compassion Pause: Introduction to Meditation for Social Workers

During times of almost overwhelming stress as witnessed in the present pandemic, social workers must attend to their emotional as well as physical well-being. This workshop, led by Karisma Ajodah, LCSW, will identify the benefits to social workers of self-compassion in normal times and particularly in times of crisis. Since self-compassion is cultivated through the use of meditation, the foundations of mindfulness meditation, contemplative and compassion practices will be discussed and practiced.

Participants in the workshop will address three objectives:

1.  To learn the basics of mindfulness meditation practice; 
2.  To learn contemplative and compassion meditation practices; 
3.  To learn how to incorporate mindfulness practices into their everyday lives.

Two Continuing Education Credit Hours will be awarded to NYS licensed social workers by the Helen Rehr Center for Social Work Practice.* The workshop is free, but continuing education credit hours will be available to licensed NYS social workers for a $25.00 fee. Please apply by following this link: http://helenrehrcenter.org/workshop/

For any questions regarding CE Credit Hours, please contact the Helen Rehr Center at information@helenrehrcenter.org.

 *Approved provider of CE Credit Hours to NYS licensed social workers (#SW-1510)

Instructor Bio

Karisma Ajodah, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker and certified meditation instructor who has spent the majority of her career In hospital settings including inpatient acute care, outpatient case management and psychotherapy. She specializes in work with individuals who are afflicted with chronic medical conditions and individuals suffering severe trauma. Ms. Ajodah has presented at conferences including the annual Boston College HIV Social Work Conference. She is a 2002 Graduate of the Columbia School of Social Work where she serves on its Alumni Board and is Secretary of the Helen Rehr Center for Social Work Practice.