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define the therapeutic presence
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describe three main ideas regarding the theory of therapeutic presence and why it is important for all psychotherapeutic approaches
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describe four ways to explore the continuum of therapeutic presence
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identify and explore three qualities that increase the likelihood of recognizing unconditioned presence: curiosity, present-moment awareness, and silence
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describe three main causes of suffering in Buddhist Psychology
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name and explore three factors that help us facilitate the unfolding internal process, including multilevel listening, self-awareness, and foreground and background
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understand three ways to refine relational presence, including cultivating presence as intimacy, presence as vulnerability, and identifying with the unconditioned Self
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describe three main ways to focus on the immediacy of the interactive experience: mindfulness, relational mindfulness, with particular attention to rupture and repair
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recognize one main obstacle in being fully present with clients
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create an individualized practice that includes applying at least four meditation practices, exercises, or reflections that will serve to deepen professional work while navigating the subtleties of therapeutic presence