MBCT for Therapists - Two Day CE Training
In Sterling, Virginia
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Dear Clinician,
Do you know some about mindfulness and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy but are unclear
how to apply these into your work with individual clients
? MBCT is a groundbreaking integration of mindfulness concepts and practices and cognitive behavioral therapy. Originally developed as a group program to prevent depression relapse, it has become an essential core of concepts that can undergird and guide clinical work. Yet, understanding how to make the transition from knowing the concepts and practices to how to apply
them in psychotherapy is not easily apparent, and what this workshop is all about.
In this two-day experiential workshop
participants will learn the major concepts and practices of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Information will be presented regarding how and why these concepts and practices affect mental health functioning and emotional well-being, with particular emphasis on the treatment of depression and anxiety.
Most importantly,
participants will learn ways to integrate MBCT into their clinical work with individual clients. Experiential exercises will immerse participants in the learning, promoting first hand experience with these practices as well as how to incorporate them into their psychotherapy.
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The cost for this program is $300 for two days, including all program materials and 12 CE credits.
The cost is $200 for those clinicians who are not yet licensed and/or do not need CE credits.
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This program has been approved for 12 Continuing Education credits through Commonwealth Educational Seminars
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Objectives:
By the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- Identify and describe the major concepts of mindfulness and mindfulness-based psychotherapies, specifically MBCT.
- Describe the various mindfulness practices of MBCT and explain the theoretical underpinnings of these practices.
- Describe the difference between automatic pilot (reactive) modes of mind and non-judgmental awareness (mindful) modes of mind.
- Apply interventions that will assist your clients to bring mindful awareness to their thoughts and emotions.
- Apply MBCT concepts and practices to assist clients in disengaging from negative modes of mind, including rumination, avoidance strategies, and emotional dysregulation.
- Apply interventions that will facilitate clients' contact with avoided and difficult experience, with non-judgmental mindful awareness.
- Utilize mindfulness practices to increase therapeutic presence and attunement in your work with clients.
- Apply MBCT concepts, understandings, and interventions in working with clients with a variety of disorders, including: depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, and trauma-related disorders.
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For more information call or email Patrice Alvarado
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More About MBCT
What is Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy?
MBCT is a clinically researched therapy approach that teaches a different relationship with one's thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. It involves mindful awareness and self-compassion to reduce distress and promote coping and well-being.
MBCT for depression was originally developed by researchers Williams, Segal, and Teasdale, as a group program, based on Jon Kabat Zinn's Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR).Subsequently several researchers have developed MBCT for anxiety and other sources of distress. All integrate cognitive therapy and CBT with mindfulness-based concepts and practices to bring about changes in thinking, emotion regulation, and overall engagement in life.
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Location
This two day workshop will be held at the Multicultural Clinical Center, Loudoun Location, at 46161 Westlake Dr., Suite 130, Sterling, Virginia. It is adjacent to a beautiful park and lake, and has several restaurants nearby.
For a program schedule including topics
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Dr. Patrice Alvarado is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Manassas, VA. She works with adults, children, adolescents, and families. she is also an adjunct professor, speaker, and consultant who has been teaching mindfulness for more than two decades. To learn more about Dr. Alvarado and her practice
click here
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Note: This workshop is considered appropriate for the Intermediate Level mental health professional.
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Continuing Education Credit is provided by Commonwealth Educational Seminars for the following professions.
Psychologists:
Commonwealth Educational Seminars is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Commonwealth Educational Seminars maintains responsibility for these programs and their content.
Licensed Professional Counselors/Licensed Mental Health Counselors:
Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Licensed Professional Counselors/Licensed Mental Health Counselors. Please visit
CES CE CREDIT
to see all states that are covered for LPCs/LMHCs. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Social Workers:
Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Social Workers. Please visit
CES CE CREDIT
to see all states that are covered for Social Workers. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
If applicable: Social Workers – New York State
Commonwealth Educational Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. #SW-0444.
It is the participant's responsibility to check with their individual state boards to verify CE requirements for their state.
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Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES)
Grievance Policy
Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) seeks to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to: Patrice A. Alvarado, paalvarado@verizon.net, 571-248-2145. Grievances will receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.
Accommodations for the Differently Abled
The Multicultural Training Center is handicap accessible. Individuals needing special accommodations, please contact: Patrice Alvarado, 571-248-2145, paalvarado@verizon.net.
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