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This course explores various methods of meditation from a counseling perspective to experientially understand multicultural practices that offer relief from emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression. Emphasis is placed on neuroscientific validation of meditation as a process to cultivate mindfulness and healing presence in a counseling setting. Students research natural outcomes such as concentration, awareness and insight both into self and with client. Eastern world concepts of ego, mind, body, mental health, psychopathology, suffering, compassion, and liberation are also addressed. A portion of class will be devoted to the actual practice and application of techniques from reading assignments.