67th Annual Conference

Thursday, February 25

Afternoon Workshops

2:30 - 5:00 P.M.

Workshop 29

Mindfulness-Based Process Group Psychotherapy

Chairs:                

Sarah J. Kallick, Psy.D., Private Practice, Evanston, Illinois

James G. O'Keefe, M.S., J.D., LCPC, CGP, Private Practice, Evanston, Illinois

This workshop will consist of both didactic and experiential elements. A mindfulness-based demonstration group will be presented.  Workshop participants will learn the benefits of mindfulness-based group therapy for both clients and therapists and will experience how mindfulness can facilitate participation in the process-oriented group.

experiential-didactic-demonstration-sharing of work experiences

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1.  Define mindfulness.

2.  Describe three mindfulness exercises.

3.  List five ways mindfulness practice can benefit group psychotherapy.

Course References:

Baer, R.A., ed. (2006). Mindfulness-based treatment approaches: Clinicians guide to evidence base and applications. Boston: Academic Press.

Germer, E., ed. (2005). Mindfulness and psychotherapy. New York: The Guilford Press.

Segal, Z., William, J., & Teasdale, J. (2002). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression. New York: The Guilford Press.