Join bestselling author, psychologist and consultant Dr. Christopher Willard in this workshop for professionals interested in bringing mindfulness, compassion and self-compassion into their clinical work for evidence-based growth and healing.
This practical workshop will focus on bringing your clinical mindfulness tools to the next level. We will cover adapting practices for individuals and groups, young and old, in therapeutic, educational, medical and other settings, and really making it stick in the long term. Read More
After exploring the physiology and neuroscience of mindfulness and compassion, we will turn to utilizing these practices to hone our own clinical skills and compassionate presence. This includes understanding the interpersonal neurobiology of emotions, the role of self-regulation and co-regulation in attachment and therapy. From there we will discuss and practice techniques to use directly with clients, and cover ways to encourage mindfulness outside of the clinical hour. A final exploration of self-compassion practices will help both ourselves and our clients quiet our inner critic and respond more effectively to our own needs. Lastly, we strategize ways to overcome resistance and other challenges to integrating mindfulness into daily life.
The workshop will explore ways to tailor mindfulness to the client, rather than taking a one-size fits all approach. That includes adapting to a range of presenting issues, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, executive function challenges, addiction, impulse control difficulties, trauma and stress. Different practices will engage different clients through arts, movement, technology and more, for all manner of attention spans and lifestyle limitations.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Effectively communicate a clear definition of mindfulness in a clinical setting.
- Explain the stress and trauma response as it relates to mental health and behavior
- Learn at least four breath regulation techniques to share with children or teens
- Apply at least four mindfulness and related techniques in session with clients
- Explain some of the simpler research and neuroscience behind mindfulness to clients and colleagues
About the Speaker
Dr. Christopher Willard, (Psy. D.) is a clinical psychologist, author and consultant based in Massachusetts. He has spoken in thirty countries, and has presented at two TEDx events. He is the author of twenty books, including Alphabreaths (2019), Growing Up Mindful (2016) and How we Grow Through What we Go Through. (2022) His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere. He teaches at Harvard Medical School.
CPD/CE
CPD / CE / NBCC credits available: 3
How do I receive these credits?
The participant must pass the multiple-choice test with a minimum score of 80%. There is a maximum of three attempts to achieve this.
The post-test is included in the price of the training.
Does my regulatory body accept the credits?
The CPD & CE credits awarded can be used towards your declaration to any governing regulatory body in your state or country, provided the content is relevant to your discipline.
Our trainings are accredited by:
– The CPD Group, London
– Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
– Australian Counselling Association
– National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)