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2.5 CE Credits

• Members - $90
• Non-members - $130
• Students - $40

Workshop Description:

Mindfulness and mindfulness-based therapies have recently gained attention in behavioral health. This intermediate workshop will present an overview of the concepts, benefits, and practices of mindfulness. This workshop will present ways to teach clients to engage in the present moment, with their internal experiences, and how to apply mindfulness practices in therapy. Participants will learn how to bring mindfulness to their role as therapists as well as into daily life.

Throughout this interactive workshop, participants will discuss and learn mindfulness skills, practices, and techniques. We will discuss how multicultural factors including age, gender, religion, and spirituality may impact using mindfulness with clients. Empirical support for the efficacy of mindfulness and helpful resources for further learning will also be presented.

Workshop Objectives:

1. Explain and define what mindfulness is. (And what it is not.)
2. Explain the importance of a person's being connected with their internal experiences and of being more present-moment focused.
3. Apply specific mindfulness practices in therapy.
4. Anticipate and address concerns and misconceptions clients raise related to mindfulness practices.
5. Apply specific mindfulness practices in your own personal professional life.
6. List and recommend resources for further learning and additional practice.

About the Presenters:

I am a Licensed Psychologist in private practice. I provide individual counseling and psychotherapy for teens, adults and older adults. My therapeutic style is supportive, collaborative and includes cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, evidence-based, and mindfulness approaches.

I have expertise in treating depression, anxiety disorders, stress, relationship issues, eating disorders, and insomnia. I also work with clients to navigate life transitions and adjust to change. I have successfully helped people deal with relationship break-ups, grief, chronic pain, job-loss, and retirement.

I am skilled in and enjoy giving presentations and workshops. I have presented locally, nationally, and internationally on topics including mindfulness, stress reduction, counselor training, career development, multicultural diversity, and workplace change.