Human Potential Conference 4.0:
About this Event
EBMC and WCMI present the fourth annual Human Potential Conference!
This year’s theme is Mindful Recovery, Resilience + Radical Forgiveness In Uncertain Times
Recovery is not only about sobriety—it is also about healing. Join us for a thoughtful conversation on addiction, psychedelics, forgiveness, and recovery as we explore emerging treatments, personal transformation, and the journey toward hope, connection, and renewed purpose.
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Featuring this year's Keynote Speaker: Dr. Fred Luskin, PhD:
Dr. Fred Luskin is a psychologist at Stanford University and Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects, a global leader in forgiveness research and practice. A pioneer in positive psychology and resilience, he has spent decades teaching evidence-based tools for emotional healing and stress reduction. His latest book, “The Forgive for Good Recovery Workbook”, applies his groundbreaking forgiveness model to addiction recovery, addressing shame, trauma, and relapse.
Dr. Luskin will be signing copies of his book at the conference.
Course Description:
Forgiveness as a Clinical Intervention in Addiction Recovery: Evidence-Based Strategies for Healing Shame, Trauma, and Relapse Risk.
This 1-hour continuing education course introduces clinicians to forgiveness-based interventions in addiction recovery, grounded in the research of the Stanford Forgiveness Project. Drawing from The Forgive for Good Recovery Workbook, participants will explore how unresolved resentment, shame, and trauma contribute to substance use disorders and relapse. The course provides practical tools for integrating forgiveness practices into clinical work to support long-term recovery and emotional regulation.
1 CE credit available
CE credit Learning Objectives:
- By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- 1. Define forgiveness using an evidence-based psychological framework distinct from reconciliation or condoning harm.
- 2. Identify at least three ways unresolved resentment and self-blame contribute to addiction and relapse cycles.
- 3. Describe the role of forgiveness in reducing shame, anger, and stress reactivity.
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A Panel Discussion will be led by Dr. James H. Bramson. It will also be a featured Podcast on Shrinksrap.com!
Panel: Addiction, Psychedelics and Recovery: Exploring New Paths to Healing
Veronika Mesheriakova, MD
Dr. Veronika Mesheriakova is an adolescent medicine physician, addiction specialist, and founder of the Northern California Adolescent Specialty Center. She previously served as an Associate Professor in the Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine at University of California, San Francisco, where she founded the UCSF Youth Outpatient Substance Use Program and conducted research focused on adolescent substance use and addiction. Dr. Mesheriakova completed her pediatrics residency at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, followed by a fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at UCSF.
Dr. Janis Phelps, PhD
Dr. Janis Phelps is a clinical psychologist and professor at California Institute of Integral Studies, where she founded the Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research. She created the first accredited training program in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, helping define ethical and clinical standards in this emerging field. Her work bridges science, mindfulness, and psychospiritual development to expand how we understand healing and transformation.
Beth Foley
Beth Foley is a Bay Area somatic trauma therapist specializing in addiction recovery and embodied healing. She integrates Somatic Experiencing, Hakomi, Gestalt, breathwork, and mindfulness to help clients regulate the nervous system and release trauma. Her work emphasizes reconnecting with the body as a foundation for resilience, recovery, and lasting change.
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Event Highlights:
• Delicious food and appetizers
• Opportunities for networking and discussion
• Autographed books available
Join us for an enlightening evening dedicated to mindful forgiveness in today’s complex world. We hope to see you there!
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About WCMI and EBMC:
(WCMI) brings together a community of mindfulness-based psychotherapists and allied professionals. Members seek and share evolving research, and best practices via networking meetings, workshops, and case consultations. Learn more and join WCMI here
(EBMC) provides mindfulness based psychotherapy services. Our services include clinical counseling, intensive therapy programs, psychological assessments, organizational consulting solutions, and college prep coaching.
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About CE-Classes.com
1 CE credit is available for Mindful Recovery, Resilience + Radical Forgiveness In Uncertain Times. Certificates are awarded online after completion of the workshop. Participants print their own certificate after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, and completing an evaluation form.
The intended audience is psychologists and therapists; intermediate skill level. Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.
CE credits are provided by CE-Classes.com. CE-Classes.com is approved by:
- The American Psychological Association (APA) CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- The California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.
There are no known conflicts of interests for this workshop.
Agenda
🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:15 PM
Guest Arrival & Networking
Info: Light bites. Casual networking. No Host bar.
🕑: 06:15 PM - 07:15 PM
EBMC & WCMI Welcome + Panel Discussion: Addiction, Psychedelics and Recovery
Host: Dr. James Bramson
Info: A Panel Discussion on Addiction, Psychedelics and Recovery: Exploring New Paths to Healing. It will be a featured Podcast on Shrinksrap.com! Moderated Discussion followed by Q&A
🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:30 PM
Break / Reset
Info: Transition. Refresh drinks. Light movement.
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Keynote
Host: Dr. Fred Luskin
Info: Main Presentation. Audience Q&A. Course Description:
Forgiveness as a Clinical Intervention in Addiction Recovery: Evidence-Based Strategies for Healing Shame, Trauma, and Relapse Risk.
This 1-hour continuing education course introduces clinicians to forgiveness-based interventions in addiction recovery, grounded in the research of the Stanford Forgiveness Project. Drawing from The Forgive for Good Recovery Workbook, participants will explore how unresolved resentment, shame, and trauma contribute to substance use disorders and relapse. The course provides practical tools for integrating forgiveness practices into clinical work to support long-term recovery and emotional regulation.
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Closing Remarks. Mingling.
Info: Drinks. Connection. Informal conversation.
Untitled agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Berkeley City Club - Drawing & Berkeley Rooms
Info: Drawing Room - With its oversized fireplace, private courtyard, and baby grand piano, it is a breathtaking event space that is perfect for hosting a symposium. Berkeley Room - A light-filled space with gothic iron-paned windows, will be used as a bar / buffet area in conjunction with the adjacent Drawing Room.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 55.20 to USD 135.23
