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FREE PROGRAM
Introducing Buddhist Psychology:
An Ancient Wisdom for Modern Mental Health
DATE: June, 12, 2026
TIME: 11am-1pm
LOCATION: Live Webinar
CREDITS: 2
APPROVALS: APA, NBCC, NYSED (LMSWs, LCSWs, LMHCs, LMFTs, Psychologists), OASAS
INSTRUCTORS: Anthony Pantaleno, Ph. D. and Barbara Edell Fisher, Ph.D.
COST: FREE
Target audience: Licensed mental health professionals and graduate students.
How Can Buddhist Psychology Inform Contemporary Third-Wave Psychotherapies? Is this the “The Fourth Wave?”
Buddhist psychology offers a profound and practical framework for understanding the human mind, suffering, and the path toward well-being. While Western psychotherapy has traditionally focused on diagnosis, symptom reduction, and strengthening the personal self, Buddhist psychology invites us to explore deeper questions about the nature of identity, dissatisfaction, and awareness.
In this introductory webinar, participants will be introduced to several foundational insights from Buddhist psychology that are increasingly influencing contemporary psychotherapy and mental health practice. Topics will include the nature of suffering, impermanence, the concept of the non-solid self, and the role of mindful awareness and compassion in healing.
Participants will explore how these ideas can expand the therapeutic lens and offer practical tools for working with stress, anxiety, identity struggles, and the pressures faced by adolescents, emerging adults, and adults in today’s rapidly changing world.
Designed for psychologists and psychology graduate students interested in the intersection of contemplative wisdom and modern mental health, this session provides a clear and accessible entry point into one of the most influential psychological traditions in human history.
Participants will leave with a deeper appreciation of how Buddhist psychology can complement Western therapeutic approaches and provide meaningful pathways toward greater clarity, resilience, and compassion in both professional practice and everyday life.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Participants will describe three foundational constructs of Buddhist psychology relevant to mental health.
2. Participants will explain how Buddhist perspectives on suffering and identity differ from dominant Western psychological models.
3. Participants will identify at least one practical application of Buddhist psychological principles for clinical or personal development contexts.
SPEAKERS:
Drs. Pantaleno and Fisher are licensed psychologists in private practice who treat adolescents, adults, and emerging adults. Both are certified instructors in Koru mindfulness, and it is out of this work that they expanded their clinical interest into Eastern contemplative practices. Dr. Pantaleno co-founded the Buddhism and Contemplative Practices interest group, and both coordinate pro bono services for the Suffolk County Psychological Association
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
CSLI is not aware of any conflict(s) of interest in relation to this program.
Moreover, CSLI is not aware of additional commercial support for this program.
Continuing Education Units (CEs) and Certificates Information
Counseling Services of LI is recognized by:
This CE training has been planned and implemented by Counseling Services of Long Island LCSW PC (CSLI). CSLI is approved to provide continuing education as follows:
APA: Counseling Services of LI is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Counseling Services of LI maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
NBCC:
Counseling Services of LI is approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7813. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Counseling Services of Long Island is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
NYSED: The New York State Education Department’s State Board as an approved provider of continuing education for NYS licensed social workers (#SW-547), licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0180), licensed marriage and
family therapists (#MFT-0088), and licensed psychologists (#PSY -0044).
OASAS:
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Education and Training Provider Certification Number 1422.
Counseling Services of Long Island LCSW PC (CSLI) designates this activity for 2 CE credits.
Licensing requirements vary by state, and it is the sole responsibility of each participant to determine whether a course meets their individual licensing requirements.
Regulations require that participants must be present for the entire approved educational activity in order to receive a certificate for continuing education credits. There is no accommodation for late arrival, late return from lunch or breaks, or early departure.
There is a 10 minute grace period. Any participant who arrives more than 10 minutes late OR leaves more than 10 minutes earlier than the scheduled time will not receive CE credits.
Refunds are not provided for late arrivals or early departures. Please plan accordingly.
Evaluation: An email with the evaluation link will be sent to the email you registered with within 1 hour of the workshop ending. If you do not see an email within 1 hours of the workshop ending, then email counselingservicesofli@gmail.com.
Certificates will be emailed within 2 weeks of the workshop for anyone who has met the CE attendance requirement and
completed the evaluation.
Webinar Instructions
Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) this workshop is only being offered as a live webinar.
Please see information and requirements:
•Webinar link will be sent 24-48 hours in advanced to the email you registered with
•New York State allows an unlimited amount of CEs from live webinars at this time.
•This Webinar is only available at the scheduled time. It will not be recorded.
•Group discussion via the chat box is facilitated by the instructor and allows for much engagement. During the presentation only, participant videos and mics will be turned off in order to avoid distraction from the speaker video and slides.
•Each attendee is required to purchase individual or group registration regardless if receiving CE or not.
•If you are not familiar with the zoom platform then please email counselingservicesofli@gmail.com to receive tutorial links and information. You are responsible for ensuring your setup although there are tools available to support you.
•It is recommended to use a computer or laptop computer to participate in this workshop. Zoom does have a mobile app that can be used as well.
If you have any questions please contact counselingservicesofli@gmail.com.