64th Annual Conference

Friday, March 9

Early Bird Open Sessions

7:15 A.M. – 8:15 A.M.

MINDFULNESS TRACK (PART 1)

Session 213           

Mindfulness-Based Structured Group: An Experiential Didactic and Research-Based Session

Presenters:         

Sarah K. Sloan, M.S.S.W., LMSW, Psychologist, University of Texas, Austin, TX
Mary Vance, Ph.D., Counseling Specialist IV, University of Texas, Austin, TX
 

Mindfulness-based interventions can be essential tools for groups, addressing stress, depression, anxiety, somaticization, and management of physical symptoms. This workshop includes an exploration of mindfulness, participation in mindfulness-based activities, the incorporation of mindfulness practice in daily living, use of mindfulness in structured group settings, and research supporting mindfulness interventions.

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Define mindfulness and mindfulness-based interventions.
2. Describe interventions applicable to structured group interventions.
3. Explain how mindfulness-based interventions can be essential tools in stress, anxiety, and depression management.
4. Describe how to integrate mindfulness into daily life.
5. Summarize research related to mindfulness-based group interventions.

Course References:

1. Baer, R. (2003). Mindfulness Training as a Clinical Intervention: A conceptual and empirical review. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 10(2), 125-143.
2. Benson, J., Stuart, E., (1993). The Wellness Book: The comprehensive guide to maintaining health and treating stress-related illness. NY: Fireside.
3. Kabat-Zinn, J. (1990). Full Catastrophe Living: Using the wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain and illness. NY: Delta.