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Programs by Faculty of IMP
Certificate
Program in Mindfulness and Psychotherapy Consisting of a five day-long residential program
in a retreat-like setting, a three day-long residential meditation
retreat, and weekly classes in the Boston area, this nine-month
program will comprehensively explore the integration of mindfulness
and psychotherapy. With the guidance of approximately 20 faculty
comprised of specialists in their areas, we will examine the application
of mindfulness to a wide range of clinical populations and conditions,
will compare and contrast Western and Buddhist perspectives on health
and healing, and will practice meditation together. The clinical
and academic material will be studied in a manner that embodies
the qualities of mindfulness, suffusing the inquiry with awareness,
insight, and compassion for self and others, engaging both mind
and heart. Those completing the course will receive continuing education
credits and a certificate from the Institute for Meditation and
Psychotherapy.
Buddhist Psychology Film Series
Buddhist
Psychology Lecture Series: Conversations at the Edge Returning for a fourth year, this monthly CE program is intended for psychotherapists who are interested in Buddhist psychology, meditation, or mindfulness. Each lecture will address theoretical and clinical issues at the interface of mindfulness and psychotherapy. These evenings are a unique opportunity to gather with colleagues in an informal setting to discuss and explore the leading edges of Buddhist psychology and modern psychotherapy. Lecturers are long-term meditation practitioners with specific areas of clinical expertise. Didactic presentations will be followed by Q & A and discussion, moderated by Christopher Germer, PhD. 2 CE’s are offered each evening to psychologists, social workers, nurses, licensed marriage and family therapists, and licensed mental health counselors. 18 CE’s are available to psychologists,
social workers, nurses, licensed mental health counselors, and marriage
and family therapists. Attendance is required at 8 of 9 meetings
to receive credit.
Cultivating
Compassionate Presence: An Intensive Mindfulness Retreat for Mental
Health Professionals This 7-day retreat in the Carson National Forest
of New Mexico is intended to support therapists in deepening mindfulness
and compassion skills. The teaching will be experience-near, focusing
on how these practices deepen our understanding of psychological
suffering and enhance our capacities for therapeutic presence and
empathy. Study modules will be offered most afternoons along with
regular opportunities for group discussion and individual meetings
with teachers. The rest of the time we will observe silence, including
during meals, to facilitate a deeper contemplative experience. Mornings
and evenings will be devoted to guided sitting and walking meditation.
One full day of silent meditation will be observed during the course.
The
Power of Mindful Self-Compassion Teleseminar Mindfulness is ordinarily saturated with loving-kindness and compassion, yet for clients who struggle with intense emotions such as shame, anxiety, anger, or grief, mindfulness practices can be enhanced with a simple yet powerful ingredient: self-compassion. Rather than ignoring emotional pain or overwhelming ourselves with criticism, self-compassion means being warm and understanding toward ourselves when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate. Self-compassion is a skill that can be cultivated by anyone. You can teach it to your clients to help them become more emotionally resilient. You can also practice self-compassion yourself to deepen therapeutic presence, to enjoy clinical work more thoroughly, and for an overall sense of well-being. This 90-minute teleseminar is a deep dive into mindful self-compassion from the comfort of your office, weaving lecture, experiential exercises, case examples, scientific research, and Q & A. It will focus on the art of loving-kindness (metta) meditation and its application to clinical practice. 1.5 CE’s are offered each evening to psychologists,
social workers, licensed mental health counselors, and addiction
counselors.
Buddhist
Psychology Workshop This daylong CE program is designed for psychotherapists
who are interested in exploring Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy,
an innovative, 8-week group program that has been clinically proven
to bolster recovery from depression and prevent relapse. The day
will combine didactic presentations, small group exercises, guided
meditations, Q&A sessions and discussion.
This
Very Moment: Mindfulness in Psychotherapy This experiential workshop will explore the many ways that mindfulness practice can enrich psychotherapy, enliven interpersonal relationships, and contribute to personal well-being. Psychotherapists, human-service professionals, and other psychologically minded people interested in personal development are all welcome to attend. You will learn
Mindfulness
and Psychotherapy This intensive online course taught by Ronald Siegel, PsyD explores the use of mindfulness to enhance therapeutic relationships and enrich psychotherapy. Participants will learn to practice mindfulness; to practice using mindfulness in working with loneliness, alienation, illness and loss; and to apply mindfulness to the treatment of depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and childhood distress. CE’s are offered to physicians (up to
24), psychologists (24), counselors/educators (24), nurses (26.4),
social workers (24), and family therapists (24).
Customizing
Mindfulness for Individual Psychotherapy This course is offered by the APA Online Academy and is an edited version of a workshop presented at the American Psychological Association annual convention in 2008. A Powerpoint presentation and numerous downloadable handouts accompany the audio track. This is an introductory workshop for clinicians who wish to apply mindfulness in individual psychotherapy. Participants will learn how to design mindfulness techniques for patients to practice between therapy sessions, and how to use mindfulness to foster therapeutic connection. Topics discussed include the three core mindfulness meditation skills (concentration, mindfulness, loving-kindness), the basic structure of mindfulness techniques (stop, observe, return), stages of acceptance of discomfort (aversion, curiosity, tolerance, willingness, friendship), and key clinical questions asked by mindfulness-oriented psychotherapists. 4 CE credits are available for psychologists,
and a certificate may be downloaded and printed immediately upon
completion.
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