SSA Welcomes Sharon Salzberg
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The University of Chicago SSA
School of Social Service Administration 969 E. 60th Street Chicago, IL 60637Description
NOTICE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED AND WE HOPE TO RESCHEDULE IN FALL 2019
Sharon Salzberg is a central figure in the field of meditation, a world-renowned teacher, and NY Times bestselling author. She has played a crucial role in bringing meditation and mindfulness practices to the West and into mainstream culture since 1974, when she first began teaching. She is the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA and the author of ten books including NY Times bestseller, Real Happiness, her seminal work, Lovingkindness, and Real Love.
About the Event
Seating is limited on a first-come, first-seated basis. Arrive early to claim your seat. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your registration on Eventbrite so that others may register (go to "View Order").
University of Chicago surface parking lots are free and open after 4:00pm. The closest lots are #6 Wells, #8 Woodlawn Social Services Center, and #9 Edelstone.
*1.5 CEUs available. The Professional Development Program at SSA is a state of Illinois licensed provider of continuing education for social workers, clinical psychologists, professional counselors, and marriage & family therapists. Indicate your interest in CE credit at check-in.
Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation in order to participate in this event should contact Carmella Snook, csnook@uchicago.edu or 773.702.9700 at least three days in advance of the event.
For general questions about the event, contact The Professional Development Program at pdp@ssa.uchicago.edu or 773.702.1166
This program is co-sponsored with Family Action Network (FAN).
The Family Action Network (FAN) connects parents, educators and professionals through collaborative programming that educates, inspires and positively impacts the broader community. By collaborating and sharing resources, FAN’s programs and outreach have brought speakers and programs to the community that might otherwise not be available. FAN is supported by a wide variety of educational institutions, non-profits, faith-based organizations, corporations, and foundations. Its programs are free and open to the public.
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The Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice is dedicated to working toward a more just and humane society through research, teaching, and service to the community. As one of the oldest and most highly regarded graduate schools of social work, The Crown Family School prepares professionals to handle society's most difficult problems by developing new knowledge, promoting a deeper understanding of the causes and human costs of social inequities, and building bridges between rigorous research and the practice of helping individuals, families, and communities to achieve a better quality of life.