Course Summary
Practice Level: Intermediate
This learning material provides an overview of the current research, application, and evaluation of mindfulness in clinical practice. The learning material includes a range of formal and informal practices that can be used to enhance treatment and client outcomes. It covers important considerations regarding treatment indicators, contraindications, ethics, and special applications, such as mindfulness for social justice and cultural competence within an organizational setting. The challenges and considerations related to implementing mindfulness in a clinical environment are also discussed. The purpose of this learning material is to equip providers with the necessary skills to apply evidence-based mindfulness techniques in their practice, allowing them to offer improved patient care. This learning material is designed for social workers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and counselors interested in learning more about the application of mindfulness interventions.
Course Format
This course contains downloadable online lessons (PDF) and a practice test. When you’re ready, purchase the course by clicking the “Add To Cart” or “Enroll” button. This will let you take the test, complete the course evaluation and receive your certificate for CE credits.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate formal and informal types of mindfulness interventions.
- Identify evidence-based therapeutic interventions that employ mindfulness techniques.
- Explain the process of integrating mindfulness into treatment, including assessment, individual and group treatment, and contraindications.
- Describe applications and adaptations of mindfulness techniques for specific populations and conditions.
- Identify ethical considerations and boundaries related to the use of mindfulness in clinical practice.
- Evaluate the uses and potential barriers to mindfulness in organizational practice.
Course Syllabus
- Introduction
- Overview of Mindfulness
- Formal Mindfulness Interventions
- Mindful Breathing Techniques
- Body Scan Techniques
- Meditation
- Mindful Observation
- Mindful Journaling
- Informal Mindfulness Interventions
- Mindfulness Technology
- Mindfulness in Evidence-Based Practices
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention
- Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting
- Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training
- Integration of Mindfulness into Professional Practice
- Assessment and Treatment Planning
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Ethical Considerations and Cultural Appropriation
- Special Applications and Adaptations
- Contraindications
- Mindfulness for Specific Populations and Conditions
- Methodological Considerations for Evaluating Mindfulness Interventions
- Special Populations
- Conditions
- Mindfulness for Ethical Practice
- Mindfulness as a Tool for Self-Awareness
- Mindfulness in Addressing Power Dynamics an Systemic Oppression
- Mindfulness in Social Justice Work
- Mindfulness in Organizational Practice
- Clinical Practice Settings
- Mindful Leaders and Managers
- Clinical Supervisors
- Barriers and Resistance in Organizational Practice
- Mindfulness Initiatives and Programs
- Summary
Author
Teresa Crowe, PhD, LICSW
Teresa Crowe, PhD, LICSW is a licensed clinical social worker in the District of Columbia and Maryland. She is a professor of social work at Gallaudet University and teaches practice, theory, and research in the MSW program. Her recent research focuses on deaf and hard of hearing populations, especially in the areas of behavioral health, intimate partner violence, telemental health, well-being, and help-seeking.
Accreditation Approval Statements
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CE4Less.com, provider #1115, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/8/24-8/8/27.
Social workers completing this course receive 4 clinical continuing education credits.
CE4Less.com has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6991. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE4Less.com is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Level Education Group, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0835.
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