Mindfulness-integrated CBT Foundation Course

Overview

Mindfulness involves paying attention to what is being experienced in the present moment, with a non-judgmental and non-reactive attitude. Research has led to the recognition among CBT researchers and clinicians that integrating mindfulness training with cognitive and behavioural interventions is a significant contribution to the treatment of a wide range of disorders. There is also evidence that the practice of mindfulness by therapists decreases their mental fatigue and the frequency of burnout and increases therapist effectiveness.

Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT) is an established evidence-based integration of traditionally-taught mindfulness training (Burmese Vipassana tradition of Ledi Sayadaw, U Ba Khin and Goenka) with solid and well-established principles of cognitive and behavioural methods. MiCBT consists of a four-stage transdiagnostic treatment approach, i.e., it is applicable with a wide range of clinical conditions and ages. 

For mental health therapists to successfully implement mindfulness-based therapies, such as MiCBT, it is essential that they first develop their own skills before learning to implement them with their clients/patients. The aim of this comprehensive course is to introduce MiCBT to improve our way of addressing acute and chronic conditions, and assisting in preventing relapse in a wide range of psychological disorders. During the Foundation Course, you will develop a sound understanding of MiCBT principles, theory and practice. Following this course, you may then enroll in the Applied Course and learn under supervision to implement Mindfulness-integrated CBT with your clients/patients. 

This foundational course involves didactic, practical and experiential means of learning, including: 

• A range of mindfulness meditation practices (as traditionally taught in Burmese Vipassana)
• Implementation of the four stages of MiCBT, including mindfulness-based exposure and relapse prevention strategies 
• Masterclasses delivered online 
• The opportunity to role-play core implementation skills with colleagues in online break-out rooms 
• Real case demonstrations on video

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge of mindfulness is assumed, but basic skills in cognitive and behavioural techniques are required. MiCBT is a mindfulness-based therapy specifically designed to address clinical and subclinical conditions.

Australian Therapists:
Registered and currently practising psychologists, psychiatrists, general practitioners (mental health - level 2), mental health social workers, mental health occupational therapists, mental health nurses and ACA-registered (Level 3) or PACFA-registered (Clinical Member) counsellors and psychotherapists may apply. Proof of membership from registering body required. 

Therapists outside Australia: Registered and currently practising psychologists, psychiatrists, general practitioners (mental health), mental health social workers, mental health occupational therapists, mental health nurses, counsellors and psychotherapists may apply. Proof of membership from registering body required. 

Learning Objectives

You will learn:

• the personal practice of core and advanced mindfulness meditation skills  
• recent findings on theoretical underpinnings of mindfulness practice and its effects 
• the neurophenomenological foundations of behaviour maintenance and change 
• how to engage the client in the treatment plan  
• the use of MiCBT for attention- and emotion-regulation 
• the use of MiCBT for behavioural regulation and decreasing avoidance 
• the use of MiCBT for interpersonal regulation and improving conflict resolution 
• the use of MiCBT for transpersonal regulation and relapse prevention strategies

Schedule

The MiCBT Foundation Course is a 12 week training course with ten 3-hour online sessions. 

The Online Teaching Platform

All sessions are conducted online, using Zoom, which allows you to use interactive documents, interact with other participants and the presenter, and review the recorded sessions if needed. Zoom is accessed through your internet browser and you do not need to purchase any software - all you need is a computer with good internet connection, a headset with microphone and a webcam.

Course Materials

• Book: Cayoun, B. A. (2015). Mindfulness-integrated CBT for Wellbeing and Personal Growth: four steps to enhance inner calm, self-confidence and relationships. Chichester, UK: Wiley.
• Professionally recorded MP3 for the full implementation of mindfulness training.
• free access to over 30 client handouts and therapist work forms
• free Associate membership to the MiCBT Institute

CPD and Certificate of Attendance

30 CPD hours may be claimed, but please check eligibility with your professional body regarding other criteria, e.g.. active, special college, etc. (For Australian psychologists, this course meets criteria for 30 Active CPD hours). 

Certificates of Completion are issued to participants who attend a minimum 8 of the 10 online sessions, irrespective of whether or not the recorded lessons are watched. 

 11-Sep-2020: MiCBT Foundation Course (FC110920) - ONLINE Places Available

 Trainer: Dr Alia Offman
 Fridays
September 11 -November 27, 2020 
No online classes October 16 and November 20
  1.00pm - 4.00pm EST

   Online (Zoom)
  30 CPD
  Registration Fee: CAD $1460
 Early Bird Fee CAD: $1360 
(Fees are subject to 13% HST)
Book before Aug 11, 2020

 27-Feb-2021: MiCBT Foundation Course (FC270221) - ONLINE Places Available

 Trainer: Dr Bruno Cayoun
 Saturdays
February 27 - May 15, 2021 
No online classes April 3 and May 8
  9.30am - 12.30pm
Local time Hobart, AU

   Online (Zoom)
  30 CPD
  Registration Fee: AUD $1650
 Early Bird Fee AUD: $1550 
Book before Jan 27, 2021

 09-Apr-2021: MiCBT Foundation Course (FC090421) - ONLINE Places Available

 Trainer: Dr Andrea Grabovac
 Fridays
April 9 - June 18, 2021 
No online classes May 21
  9.00am - 12.00pm (PT)

   Online (Zoom)
  30 CPD
  Registration Fee: CAD $1460
 Early Bird Fee CAD: $1360 
Book before March 9 2021
(Fees are subject to 13% HST)

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If this course is full, please join the waiting list and we will contact you if a place becomes available or if we open a second class (subject to numbers).