Nov

21 2019

DayTimers Speaker Series: Karen Dobkins “Compassion for the Perpetrator?”

1:00PM - 2:30PM  

Congregation Beth Israel 9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
858-535-1111
http://www.cbisd.org

Contact Ilene Tatro
858-535-1111
itatro@cbisd.org
http://cbisd.org

$ Cost $ 5.00

Professor Dobkins’ lecture “Compassion for the Perpetrator” is about how societies heal after massive human rights violations, and how we (as individuals) heal after minor (or major) violations. Taking a historical approach, Professor Dobkins will discuss one of the best examples of societal healing – the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which was formed after the end of Apartheid in South Africa. Taking a humanistic approach, Professor Dobkins will discuss everyday violations, where we can all relate to being both “perpetrator” and “victim”, and how a deep understanding of our own dark side is a necessary step in making sure it doesn’t run the show.

Born in New York City, Karen Dobkins received her Bachelor’s of Science in Biochemistry/Philosophy at Binghamton University in 1985, and her PhD in the Neurosciences Department at UCSD in 1992. She has been a professor of Psychology at UCSD since 1995. Although her background has been brain development in children, her most recent research focus is in the area of mindfulness, mental well-being and restorative justice. Outside the world of research, she leads a workshop she created called “Principles of Clarity” aimed at improving well-being and healthy communication, and is also a co-founder of a company called “Spacious-Minds”, which builds conscious daycares through interior design and caregiver trainings. She is a practitioner of Yoga, a leader in “IntenSati” (which blends high intensity aerobics with call and response positive affirmations), as well as a Mindfulness coach. She loves giving inspirational talks, including her Tedx “The Space between Kansas and Oz”, which is about loving “what is” while continuing to manifest your dreams.

DayTimers monthly programs are open to the whole community. Please RSVP below at least one week in advance or to Program Director Ilene Tatro at itatro@cbisd.org, 858 900-2516. Fee: $5 with RSVP, $8 without RSVP.

Sponsor: Congregation Beth Israel