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Buddhist Psychology Workshop
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy:
Sitting with Depression, Sitting with Anxiety

co-sponsored by
The Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy
and
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center

Saturday, July 18, 2009, 10:00AM-4:30PM

Cambridge Insight Meditation Center
331 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 441-9038 • www.CIMC.info

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This daylong CE program is designed for psychotherapists and others who are interested in getting an overview of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), an innovative, 8-week program that combines Western psychological concepts and Buddhist meditative (mindfulness) practices to bolster recovery from depression and prevent relapse.

Workshop participants will learn: (1) how MBCT was developed and clinically proven as an effective treatment for recurrent depression; (2) how MBCT uses both cognitive insights and mindfulness techniques to help people work more skillfully with the painful thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations associated with depression; 3) how these same insights and techniques can be applied to anxiety; and 4) why learning MBCT in a group setting offers several important benefits.

The day will combine didactic presentations, small group exercises, guided meditations, Q&A sessions and discussion.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Psychologists: The Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This workshop offers 5 hours of credit.

Social Workers: Application for 5 CE credits has been made to the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

Nurses: This workshop meets the specifications of the Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR) for 5 Contact Hours.

Licensed Mental Health Counselors: The Institute is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors. We adhere to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines. This workshop is approved for 5 contact hours, Provider #6048, and is applicable for Commonwealth of Massachusetts Counseling/Allied Mental Health and PDP accreditation.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: Application for continuing education credit has been made to the Massachusetts Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc. to grant 5 CE credits.

FACULTY

Jerome Bass, MD has been a psychiatrist since 1975, serving at a number of local clinics and in private practice. He is also a long-time meditator in the Vipassana tradition and has been co-leading MBCT groups for over two years.

Tom Pedulla, LICSW is a psychotherapist in private practice, a long-time meditator, and a faculty member at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. He has been co-leading MBCT groups for over two years.

REGISTRATION

This course will be taught at a level appropriate for post-graduate training of doctoral-level psychologists. You can register in advance by contacting the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center, or at the door. Advance registration is strongly suggested.

Fee: The fee is $135.00 ($115 for CIMC members).

Location: The workshop will be held at the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center, 331 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02139. CIMC is conveniently located about halfway between Central Square and Inman Square in Cambridge.

Please refrain from using scented products during the program.

Special Needs: Please inform us before the program if you have special needs, so we can make the necessary accommodations.