Events
Clinical Applications of Mindfulness:
Tools for Therapeutic Practice
- April 3, 2010 (Part I) & May 15, 2010 (Part II), 10 am – 4 pm
- Contact: Ana Bodnar at ana (at) anabodnar.com
- By phone: 416-765-2141
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This seminar is geared towards mental health professionals, teachers, consultant and those who would like to learn how to apply mindfulness to their clinical work.
Part I: Clinical Applications of Mindfulness: Tools for Therapeutic Practice April 3, 2010, 10 am to 4 pm.
The seminar will focus on learning mindfulness meditation and its specific applications to clinical practice. Mindfulness enhances therapist well-being as well as improves therapeutic engagement and outcomes.
Topics addressed will include:
- Mindfulness meditation, personal practice and therapist self-care
- Deepening therapeutic connection and presence through mindfulness
- Mindfulness approaches to stress management and emotional regulation
- Introduction of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
- Learning practices of self-compassion and self-acceptance as a way to overcome self-criticism and negative thinking
- Applications to a variety of clinical situations
- Mindfulness and spiritual approaches in counselling
Part II; Clinical Applications of Mindfulness, Advanced Seminar May 15, 2010, 10 am to 4 pm.
This workshop will continue from Part I, with more in-depth material, including:
- Deeper personal practice opportunities
- Case presentations and discussion of working with mindfulness and anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and other clinical issues.
- Review of participant case materials and how mindfulness can be incorporrated
- Review of relevant research in clinical applications of mindfulness
We will incorporate Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, as well as approaches from Buddhist and Yoga Psychology. Ana Bodnar’s CD: “Guided Meditations for Joy and Tranquility” will also be used.
Cost: $175/seminar or $325 for both
Location: Downtown Toronto
For further information, or registration, call 416-765-2141 or abodnarpsych@rogers.com See www.anabodnar.com
Dr. Ana Bodnar is a Clinical Psychologist
