Science, Spirituality, and the Soul: Why Living from the Soul Matters for Well-Being
Dr. Helen Lavretsky
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For centuries, questions about purpose, consciousness, and the soul have belonged largely to philosophy and spirituality. Today, neuroscience is beginning to explore many of these same questions from a new perspective.
In this Spark Salon, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Helen Lavretsky explores the intersection of science, spirituality, and mental health, drawing from her new book, Living from the Soul: The Neuroscience of Spiritual Awakening. She examines how contemplative practices such as meditation, yoga, and mindfulness can influence the brain, reduce stress, strengthen resilience, and foster greater well-being.
Blending decades of clinical research with insights from wisdom traditions, Lavretsky explores what it means to live from the soul and how cultivating compassion, purpose, and higher awareness can transform the way we relate to ourselves, others, and the challenges of everyday life.
5:00 p.m.: Doors open, reception
6:00 p.m.: Program begins promptly
7:00 p.m.: Book signing and reception
In-person attendees will receive a complimentary book.
Bio
Dr. Helen Lavretsky is a Professor In-Residence in the Department of Psychiatry at UCLA and a geriatric integrative psychiatrist with a federally funded research program in geriatric depression and integrative mental health using mind-body interventions. She is the Director of Research for the UCLA Integrative Medicine Collaborative and directs a clinical and research program in Integrative Psychiatry and Brain Health Innovation Initiative. She is a recipient of the Career Development Award from the NIMH and the NCCIH, the 2020 Distinguished Investigator awards for research in geriatric psychiatry from the American College of Psychiatrists and the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, and the Jack Weinberg Memorial Award in Geriatric Psychiatry from the American Psychiatric Association. She is the Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, the Distinguished Fellow of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, and the Fellow of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology. She is the Past President of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.
Living From the Soul: The Neuroscience of Spiritual Awakening