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Myths and Benefits of Mindfulness in the Therapeutic Process

John Bruna, M.Ed.
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Date & Time

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • List and describe the four degrees of mindfulness.

  • Describe how a mindfulness meditation practice could inhibit the therapeutic process.

  • Explain how to integrate an appropriate mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) with another evidenced-based modality such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or Internal Family Systems Therapy.

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop is for participants to develop a more nuanced and research-informed understanding of mindfulness, gain insight into the various definitions and forms of mindfulness, along with a deeper understanding of how it interacts with established therapeutic modalities, and refine their ability to incorporate mindfulness effectively into their practice.

Description

With all of the buzz about mindfulness, there are many claims that are both unsupported and unrealistic, as well as many applications that are highly effective for use in therapeutic settings for SUD treatment and other mental health disorders. In this presentation, John Bruna will highlight some of the myths and confusion regarding mindfulness, citing current research to identify exaggerated claims as well as best practices. He will also clarify the various definitions of mindfulness, types of meditation, and provide a practical overview of how mindfulness can effectively be integrated into the therapeutic setting with other evidence-based modalities, such as motivational interview, cognitive behavioral therapy, and internal family systems therapy.

Target Audience

  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker
  • Substance Use Disorder Professionals

Presenters

John Bruna, M.Ed.
John Bruna M.Ed. is the co-founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute. He is an author, educator, counselor, mindfulness and wellness trainer. In addition to successful careers in counseling and education, John is a former Buddhist monk and has over three decades of experience working in the field of recovery. Since 2017, he has successfully trained SUD counselors, therapists, psychologists, and social workers in mindfulness interventions for both self-care and integration in the therapeutic process. John has developed the Mindfulness in Recovery® curriculum and training program and has presented at TEDx, Google, Facebook, and conferences throughout the United States. He is known for his practicality, humor, and depth of experience.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute