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Buddhist Psychology for Contemplative Clinical Practice with Tony Fernando (CPD12)
Buddhist Psychology for Contemplative Clinical Practice with Tony Fernando (CPD12)
April 30 - May 2, 2027
Brookfield, Australia
3 days
33 person retreat
Highlights
Learn with Tony Fernando, psychiatrist and former Buddhist monk
Practical compassion, forgiveness and breath practices you can use with clients
Three days in the peaceful green hills of Upper Brookfield, Brisbane
Details
Buddhist Psychology offers a time-honoured way of understanding the mind, why we suffer, and how we can find our way to freedom. In a world shaped by stress, trauma and disconnection, it gives practitioners a calm, compassionate place to work from. This three-day training is led by Tony Fernando, a psychiatrist, former Buddhist monk and award-winning lecturer, together with Celia Roberts BSc. It goes beyond mindfulness alone, exploring the Four Noble Truths, the nature of grasping, and how to gently let go of the patterns that keep us stuck. Across the three days you'll explore: • The foundations of Buddhist Psychology and the roots of suffering • Compassion, forgiveness and loving-kindness practices for you and your clients • Trauma-informed mindfulness and somatic, breath-based practices • The neuroscience of empathy, compassion and forgiveness The training suits counsellors, psychologists, health professionals, and yoga and meditation teachers who want to bring more presence and compassion into their work. It is eligible for PACFA Category A CPD and can also be taken as an elective towards a full BIYOME yoga or meditation certification.
Venue
Brookfield Retreat
4.3 ★ 13 Reviews
Surrounded by trees and wildlife, Brookfield Retreat is a spacious Hideaway Retreat on acreage, 15km from Brisbane CBD and 30 minutes from Brisbane Airport. Architecturally designed in the 70’s the Palm Springs resort style sanctuary has been built for privacy, lifestyle & entertainment, boasting 9 bedrooms, a huge games room, bar, cinema, indoor hot tub, large deep pool, fire pit, log burning fireplace, pavilion, studio, treatment room & more.
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Pool
Garden
Hot Tub
Laundry
Housekeeping
Coffee / Tea
Kitchen
Free Parking
Accommodation
Retreat Access without Accommodation
Participants to organize their own lodging or commuting.
$1,328 USD total
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Meals
Meals provided
Lunch
Diets catered
Organic
Each day includes a Mindful Meditative Lunch from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Lunch is wholesome, freshly prepared and mainly plant-based, and it's a quiet chance to practise mindful eating together. Please let us know about any dietary needs when you book.
Testimonials
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Host
The BioMedical Institute of Yoga and Meditation
Upper Brookfield, Australia
Celia Roberts introduces us to deeper dimensions of Yoga, Meditation & Lifestyle Medicine. Celia runs the BioMedical Institute of Yoga & Meditation in the foothills of Brisbane, Australia, and reaches...
Certified Yoga Instructor
Accreditation has been verified
1 language
English
Teaching for 7 years
Joined Insight Timer in Sep 2019
What's Included
Expert instruction and course materials
Certificate of completion (if applicable)
Daily mindful lunch
Not Included
Personal expenses and shopping
Travel insurance
Airfare or travel expenses to and from the retreat location
Accommodation
Yoga props, textbooks and printed manuals
FAQs
Guest requirements
Must be at least 18 years old
Ability to follow retreat guidelines, including periods of silence if applicable
Willingness to participate in all scheduled activities
Open to all levels, from beginners to experienced meditators
Inform the organizer of any dietary restrictions or medical conditions in advance
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 14 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 14 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 14 days before the retreat begins.
