Mindfulness in Therapy

Mindfulness in Therapy: 

Implementing Mindfulness in Therapeutic Settings and Clinical Interactions

Mindfulness has become a popular therapy approach in recent years, and this workshop addresses the growing need for knowledge and training in mindfulness practices. The following three topics will be addressed:

1)    The principles and the practices of mindfulness – includes a theoretical presentation of the mindfulness approach, practice of mindfulness meditations and a research overview of the last 30 years, demonstrating significant reduction in symptoms, better coping skills—with stress, anxiety and depression—and overall improvement in the well being of people who practice mindfulness.

2)    Interpersonal mindfulness –learning how to stay mindful in the midst of interactions - Six guidelines for mindful speaking and listening, based on Buddhist psychology, will be introduced and practiced in dyads and small groups.

3)    Implementing mindfulness in therapy - Identifying clients, diagnoses and conditions suited for applying the Mindfulness approach. Learning how to present mindfulness to clients and practice with them. In addition, examining how the practice of mindfulness helps therapists remain calm, present, compassionate and attentive in the midst of the tensions and difficulties that arise in the therapy process.

Course Details:

Date: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Instructor: Yael Schweitzer
Location: Lewis & Clark, Rogers Hall, Room 220
Earn 7 CEUs
Fees:
Earlybird: $125, if faxed or postmarked before November 18
Regular: $140, if faxed or postmarked after November 18

Instructor’s bio:

Yael Schweitzer, MSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, Group and Movement therapist, an MBSR teacher (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction), and co-developer of the Interpersonal Mindfulness Program. She received training in the leading managing stress programs at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center (Prof. Jon Kabat-Zinn), and at the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Harvard University (Prof. Herbert Benson). She has been teaching and incorporating mindfulness approaches in her therapeutic work for over 25 years. Currently she has a private practice providing Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and teaches “Managing Stress with Mindfulness” and “Interpersonal Mindfulness” at PCC Continuing Education and in medical settings.