The Science and Art of Mindfulness in Psychotherapy

In recent years the philosophy, practice and science behind mindfulness in psychotherapy has woven its way into the mainstream. Programs such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) provide practical way to introduce clients to mindfulness as a means to treat stress, depression, and addiction. This course will help you understand what mindfulness is, the science behind it, and practical applications in clinical practice for stress, anxiety, depression and addiction. As a therapist you will also learn ways to integrate this work for your own self-care.

Published: Jan 2021

Format

Online Course

Credits

6.0

Instructor

Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D.

Price

$ 119

Course objectives

The Science and Art of Mindfulness in Psychotherapy

  • List three specific ways to integrate mindfulness-based theory and practice when working with patients.
  • List three findings based on neuroscientific research showing how mindfulness can increase empathy, bolster resiliency and prevent relapse into depression.
  • List two self-compassion practices, which promote healing and forgiveness around emotional pain.
  • Describe how mindfulness can help interrupt the cycle of triggers, cravings, and urges.

Instructor

Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D.

Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D. is co-founder of The Center for Mindful Living and author of Uncovering Happiness: Overcoming Depression with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion and co-author of MBSR Every Day: Daily Practices from the Heart of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. He is also author of The Now Effect: How This Moment Can Change The Rest Of Your Life and co-author of A Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Workbook. As a licensed Psychologist, he teaches mindfulness-based programs in his own practice and through InsightLA. He has spoken at the UCLA Mindfulness and Psychotherapy Conference, The NICABM Conference, The Psychotherapy Networker, FACES, UCLA Semel Institute and Anxiety Disorder Clinic, the University of Washington with Dr. Alan Marlatt, and often hosts daylong courses at UCLA Extension. He is author of the popular Mindfulness and Psychotherapy Blog on Psychcentral.com and also writes for Huffingtonpost and Mentalhelp.net. He has designed the 12-week Mindfulness at Work program that is currently being conducted in many multinational corporations and has been published in The Journal of Clinical Psychology and quoted in the New York Daily News, Reuters, NPR, UCLA Today,Examiner.com, Beliefnet.com, Body & Soul, and The Week Magazine. His previous popular CDs and MP3 Albums include Mindful Solutions for Stress, Anxiety and Depression, Mindful Solutions for Addiction and Relapse Prevention, Mindful Solutions for Success and Stress Reduction at Work, and Mindful Solutions for Adults with ADD/ADHD, and an the Mindful Solutions at Work App.

Course Lessons

How It Works

  • View the presentation. Classes are broken into small video segments of less than 30 minutes, so you can come and go as you please.
  • Take the quiz. Answer a few questions after each lesson before you move to the next lesson.
  • Complete the course evaluation.
  • Print your certificate and you're done!

We Make It Easy

  • Handouts from the class are available as PDF files to view or print.
  • Once you've purchased a class, you can view it as many times as you like.
  • Login with your email address and password. It takes you to your personal library/dashboard of all classes you have purchased.
  • Over 90% of professionals report being absolutely satisfied with their online experience!

Levels of Classes

All of our classes are offered at the intermediate level unless otherwise indicated. All classes are designed for experienced mental health professionals.

Test Policy

You need a score of 75% or higher in each lesson/module to move to the next lesson/module. Most people pass on their first attempt. You have up to 3 attempts to pass each module. After 3 failed attempts, you need to contact our office and we will reset the quiz for one more attempt. 

Refund Policy

We offer a no-risk guarantee for our online courses. You can view any class for three days, and if not satisfied, contact PPS and we will refund your money in full. This refund offer does not apply if you have completed the class and passed all of the lesson/module quizzes.

Technical Support For On-Demand Courses

Please call 877-777-0668, Monday-Friday from 10 am - 4 pm Pacific Time or email info@psychsem.com.

Questions, Special Needs & Grievances

If you would like additional information, require special accommodations, or have a grievance, please contact Professional Psych Seminars at: toll-free phone: 877-777-0668, phone: 805-371-9443, fax: (805) 371-7443 or email us: info@psychsem.com.

On Demand Course FAQs

How long to I have to complete this class?

There is no time limit. You can take as long as you'd like to complete the class.

Can I sign-up for a class now, even though I don't want to take it for some time in the future?

Yes. Customers often do this when we are running a special, offering you a discounted price.

I lost my certificate. What do I do?

Log in to your account, navigate to the course, and view/print your Certificate.

Do I have to take the entire class at one time or can I stop and come back another time?

You can sign in and out anytime, from any computer, to continue the class. We break our classes into segments of 20 to 30 minutes. You can watch one segment and then come back later. You can even fast forward within a segment.

I am concerned about having to remember everything to take the test. Will this be a problem?

No. We ask you 2 to 3 questions after each 20 to 30 minute video lesson. Answer the questions after each lesson and save your answers. You can come back later and watch another video lesson when you have time. You don't have to remember more than one video lesson at a time. Also, most of our questions are very straight forward. You should have no problem answering them if you've watched the video lesson.

Can you print out the handouts for my on-demand class and send them to me?

No. You can view them online or print them out yourself.

My certificate won’t print. Can you help me?

Hold down the keys Ctrl + P at the same time to access the print screen on your computer.