Upcoming Medical Conferences in Springdale

Mindfulness and Reality Acceptance for Personal and Professional Practice is organized by Behavioral Tech (BTECH) and will be held from Apr 24 - 26, 2019 at Springdale Library and Canyon Community Center, Springdale, Utah, United States of America. Description: Mindfulness has emerged as an important focus of several empirically supported treatments. The roots of Mindfulness stem from the contemplative practices common to both Eastern and Western spiritual disciplines and the emerging scientific knowledge about the benefits of “allowing” experiences rather than suppressing or avoiding them. Both Eastern and Western psychologies, as well as spiritual practices, are converging on these same insights. The first two days of this training will be both didactic and experiential, consisting of practice and discussion of various mindfulness exercises and practices (both in and outside of the workshop). Day three will be devoted to extended mindfulness practice giving participants a full day of silent practice experience. The mindfulness skills illustrated in this workshop come from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT®), an empirically supported treatment for individuals with difficulties regulating emotions and impulsive behavior. Participants learn mindfulness skills to use in their own practice and with clients, as well as strategies for integrating these skills into clinical practice. This workshop is intended for people interested in developing a personal mindfulness practice or the use of mindfulness in psychotherapy, regardless of their specific approach to treatment. Credits: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors: The allotted contact hours for this activity is 14 Mental Health Counselors: The allocated clock hours for this activity is 14 Nurses: The maximum AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ designated by Behavioral Tech for this activity is 14 Psychiatrists: The maximum AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ designated by Behavioral Tech for this activity is 14 Psychologists: The number of hours Behavioral Tech has allocated within APA guidelines is 14 Learning Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: • Describe the origins of Zen Mindfulness in the development of DBT. • List at least three benefits of mindfulness practice for treatment providers. • Describe the integration of mindfulness in behavior therapy approaches. • Describe the three States of Mind and how to access Wise Mind. • Define and describe the three “What” skills (Observe, Describe, and Participate). • Define and describe the three “How” skills (Non-judgmentally, One-Mindfully, and Effectively). • Describe Radical Acceptance and Willingness and their relationship to Mindfulness practice. • Talk with clients about spirituality.