Advanced Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques
Mindfulness has taken center stage in the counseling and psychotherapy world even though its real range and power are yet to be explored. In addition, our culture has embraced it, even to the point of providing a host of mindfulness apps for our cell phones. Research has shown that it is a powerful activator of therapeutic change in a wide variety of contexts ranging from anxiety to PTSD and addictions. Nonetheless, therapy applications of mindfulness and meditation lack the depth and power of the original Buddhist and Yoga applications. There is much in those ancient texts and traditions that...Read more remain unexplored and are yet to be developed for application in therapy. This seminar presents detailed information and instruction on the use of these little-known advanced techniques in and out of therapy. These advanced applications are designed and intended to produce effects that further increase the empowerment, well-being, and mental health of the individual practitioner, providing clinical help to therapists working with clients who can benefit from these techniques. The power and nature of mindfulness are thoroughly explained along with the dynamics of meditation in general. The presenter has studied, applied, and taught mindfulness and meditation techniques for over 50 years. He has traveled and studied in remote regions of Asia such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, China, Myanmar, Thailand, and Bali. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Apply advanced applications of mindfulness and meditative techniques to clients and oneself for positive change.
- Apply the actual principles, and learn the origins, of mindfulness and meditation to get a better idea of how to apply them clinically with finesse.
- Describe the research results showing the benefits of mindfulnesss and meditation.
Target Audience
Learning Levels
- All Levels
Saturday, March 02, 2024
11:00 AM EST - 02:15 PM EST
About the speaker
Fred J. Hanna, PhD
Agenda
11:00-11:05 – Introduction
11:05-11:30 – Summary of research, pain demo, and basic techniques
11:30-12:00 – Joy, happiness, fulfillment, presence and meditation
12:00-12:30 – Mindfulness for PTSD, pain, anxiety, depression
12:30-12:45 – Break
12:45-1:15 – Clinical techniques based on mindfulness
1:15-1:45 – More clinical techniques
1:45-2:05 – Tip for greater effectiveness
2:05-2:15 – Q&A
CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours
CE Approvals
American Psychological Association
Association of Social Work Boards
National Board for Certified Counselors
New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work
New York Education Department Board of Creative Arts Therapy
New York Education Department for Licensed Mental Health Counselors
New York Education Department Board for Licensed Psychoanalysts
New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology
New York State Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy
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