At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Define mindfulness or at least identify differences in definitions
• Identify the major components of mindfulness
• Identify the major treatment approaches using mindfulness
• Identify whether the research supports these approaches or not
Description:
The purpose of this course is to introduce readers to mindfulness as a therapeutic technique. Mindfulness as a concept or function has its roots in the Buddhist traditions but has been separated from that context and brought into Western medicine as a strategy for improving psychological and physical health. Here we will briefly examine just what mindfulness is – its definitions, its components, the four major treatment approaches using it and relevant research.
Keywords: Mindfulness, attention, awareness, acceptance, meditation, depression, mindfulness-based, stress reduction, dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, therapy, treatment, Genie Skypek
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Florida Board of Psychology
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
