Breathe In, Lean In: Working with Resistance to Mindfulness in Psychotherapy
Dr. Serena Mennitto, Clinical Psychologist
About the expert
Learning objectives
- Recognize and conceptualize resistance in the context of mindfulness-based interventions
- Broach and reduce resistance in a direct, collaborative manner with clients
- Consider the possibility of adverse events to mindfulness-based interventions
- Understand one's own resistance to mindfulness in order to become a more empathic and effective clinician
Learning material
A theoretical course illustrated with clinical examples. This course consists of videos of 5 to 15 minutes each. The course PowerPoint is available for download.
Syllabus
- PowerPoint
- 1. Introduction
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Foundations: Understanding Resistance and Mindfulness
- 2. Let's Practice
- 3. What Is Mindfulness
- 4. Why Practice Together and When to Practice
- 5. What Is Resistance
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Clinical Technique: Working Through Resistance
- 6. RULE of Motivational Interviewing
- 7. How to Introduce an Exercise
- 8. What to Do if It Doesn’t End There
- 9. How to Design an Experiment
- 10. Enhancing Follow-Through
- 11. What Is an Adverse Event
- 12. Adverse Event- Trauma and Special Cases
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Application and Integration
- 13. Case Examples 1 & 2
- 14. Case Examples 3 & 4
- 15. Your Own Resistance
- 16. Conclusion
- Bibliography
CE Credits
Download a certificate of successful completion.
Audience
This course is intended for all mental health professionals.
Registration
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Frequently asked questions
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Is there an evaluation at the end of the course?
To validate the achievement of the learning objectives, a final evaluation in the form of true/false questions is required. It must be completed in order to obtain the certificate of completion.
In addition, an optional self-assessment is offered at the beginning and end of the course, allowing you to measure your progress on the targeted skills.
These evaluations are not graded and are intended primarily to support your professional reflection.
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How long do I have access to the course?
After your registration, the course is accessible anytime and from anywhere with unlimited access.
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When does the course start?
That is entirely up to you! When you buy a course, you'll receive an access link that you can activate when you want.
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