Mindfulness-integrated CBT: A Four Stage Transdiagnostic Treatment Approach (Workskhop)

Overview

Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT) is a sophisticated integration of evidence-based core principles of mindfulness and CBT. MiCBT consists of a four-stage transdiagnostic treatment approach, and is applicable with a wide range of mental health conditions and ages. It is based on the integration of traditional methods of mindfulness training (Burmese Vipassana tradition of Ledi Sayadaw and U Ba Khin) with well-established principles and methods from cognitive and behavioural traditions. 

This workshop describes the theoretical framework underlying MiCBT and will expand your common understanding of operant conditioning, as well as provide a strong neurobehavioural basis for integrating mindfulness training with traditional CBT. 

Join clinicians from around the world in this unique opportunity to learn more about MiCBT and to explore whether training in this empirically-validated intervention would benefit both your clinical practice and personal mindfulness practice.

Learning Objectives

Workshop content will involve practical and experiential components. You will learn:

• The theoretical fundamentals of mindfulness training 
• The use of mindfulness meditation to neutralize operant conditioning and improve therapeutic efficacy 
• The four stages of MiCBT, including; the principles of mindfulness-based exposure (Stage 2); interpersonal skills (Stage 3); and relapse prevention strategies (Stage 4)
• Applied practices to train equanimity (e.g., Mindfulness-based Interoceptive Exposure Task) 
• The role of ethics in compassion training

Teaching Approach

The workshop will involve learning material through various modalities, including: 

• Guided practices of mindfulness meditation 
• Role-play within break-out rooms 
• Group discussions 
• Video demonstrations of MiCBT skills with a client during real-life therapy sessions 
• Didactic: Power-point presentations 

What’s Included  

• Hard copy of the MiCBT patient manual 
• Access to on-line pre-workshop content 
• 30 days access to the recorded workshop 
• All workshop materials mailed in advance* 
• Membership to the North American Chapter of the MiCBT Institute 
• 6 CE credits for Canadian Psychological Association members 

* Hard-copy of materials will be mailed when registration and payment are complete. We can guarantee delivery of materials in time for the workshop date if registration is completed by February 28, 2021

Prerequisites

For the workshop, no prior knowledge of mindfulness is assumed, but basic skills in cognitive and behavioural techniques are helpful.  

Note that attending the workshop is NOT a prerequisite for registration in the Foundation Course (which is the first step in training in MiCBT delivery). Although the Foundation Course is primarily experiential, and clinicians are guided through self-implementation of MiCBT, all material covered in the workshop is presented and discussed in the Foundation course. 

As MiCBT is a mental health treatment specifically designed to address acute and chronic mental health conditions, professional mental health qualifications or enrolment in a professional training program is required.  

Australian Therapists: Only 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, and students in these professions. Proof of membership from registering body required.  

Therapists outside Australia: Only registered and currently practising psychologists, psychiatrists, general practitioners (mental health), mental health social workers, mental health occupational therapists, mental health nurses, counsellors and psychotherapists, and students in these professions. Proof of membership from registering body required.

CPD Hours / CE Credit Hours

Australia: 6 CPD hours may be claimed. Other professionals,  please check eligibility with your professional body regarding other criteria, e.g.. active, special college,  etc. (For Psychologists, this course meets criteria for 6 Active CPD hours).

Canada: The North American Chapter MiCBT is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists (6 CE Credit Hours).The North American Chapter MiCBT maintains responsibility for the program.

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To facilitate interactivity and the experiential component of the workshop, number of attendees will be limited. Please register early and join the waitlist if workshop has reached capacity