Melbourne 2010

The Mindfulness Based Therapy Training 2010 is offered as a modular program. You may chose to do one, all or part of the training. It is designed sequentially with the aim of establishing a mindfulness practice, and then moving to integrating that personal experience of mindfulness practice into therapy.

Module 1

Friday March 19 and Saturday March 20
Introduction to Mindfulness Therapy
Establishing a personal Practice
Cost: $350

Module 2

Friday May 21 and Saturday May 22
Sustaining a personal mindfulness practice
Mindfulness and Therapy
MBCT
Cost: $350

Module 3

Friday July 30 and Saturday July 31
Mindfulness from personal practice to therapy
Buddhist Psychology
ACT
Cost: $350

Module 4

Friday October 8 and Saturday October 9
Mindfulness as Therapy
MBSR
DBT
Cost: $350

Module 5

2011 Date to be confirmed
Clinical Supervision
Cost: $190

The mindfulness and clinical practice days are an opportunity for current and past participants of the mindfulness based therapy training to have an extended practice opportunity and a form to discuss clinical practice issues.

There is also the opportunity for regional programs, where adequate interest exists.

Saturday May 1
Mindfulness Practice 9.30 – 12.30
Clinical Practice Discussion 12.45 -1.45
Cost: $66

Saturday August 14
Mindfulness Practice 9.30 – 12.30
Clinical Practice Discussion 12.45 -1.45
Cost: $66

Saturday December 4
Mindfulness Practice 9.30 – 3.30
Clinical Practice Discussion 3.45 -4.45
Cost: $88

*  View or download the "Mindfulness Based Therapist Training Workshop brochure" pdf file.

Mindfulness is but a snapshot of what Buddhism offers psychology. Come and experience some of the many powerful tools that assist with psychological and emotional fulfilment.

Date:
Saturday 8th May 2010
9.30am – 4.30pm

Presented:
This event is presented by the APS - BPIG (The Australian Psychology Society - Buddhism and Psychology Interest Group).

All interested parties can register using the online registration link at "APS - BPIG online registration".

Cost:
APS BPIG members & conc. $160, others $190, (lunch included)
Bookings essential: This workshop is limited to 20 participants.

Venue:
Northcote Town Hall
189 High St.
Northcote.

Presenter:
Michael Anderson
Torquay Living Centre,
86 Surfcoast Hwy,
Torquay, 3228.

There is a depth to Eastern psychology that is the culmination of research through introspection by innumerable scientists. This is a psychology that has stood the test of time. Over 2500 years of challenges and rechecking of the theories presented by supporters and doubters alike. The teachings appear as relevant today as they did thousands of years ago. It seems from the testimony of so many that it is also deeply therapeutic.

Yes, mindfulness is a part of the Eastern psychology. It has been seconded into Western psychology with some vigour and more and more research is supporting the value of mindfulness in both a therapeutic and positive psychology arena. But keep in mind that there was a time meditation was introduced into psychology and was reduced to a “relaxation” technique. Are we now reducing mindfulness to a similar limited technique?

Buddhism has much to offer from its array of teachings. This workshop will not be a theoretical presentation of the teachings. It will be a practical and experiential presentation of the essence of the Buddha’s teachings. This workshop will show you how not to suffer. It will lay out a process by which you can also assist your clients to not suffer. This is the essence of these teachings. This workshop will allow you to experience why mindfulness is but a snapshot of what Buddhist psychology has to offer you personally and professionally.