Thursday, February 19

Early Bird Open Sessions

7:15-8:15 A.M.

Session 203

Mindfulness-Based Process Group Psychotherapy

Presenters:         

Sarah Kallick, Psy.D., Private Practice, Evanston, Illinois

James O'Keefe, M.S., JD, LCPC, CGP , Private Practice, Evanston, Illinois

The session will be presented as a mindfulness-based demonstration group which will include didactic elements.  Through this experience, participants will learn the benefits of mindfulness-based group therapy for both clients and therapists and will experience how mindfulness can facilitate participation in the process-oriented group.

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Define mindfulness.

2. Describe three mindfulness exercises.

3. List five ways mindfulness practice can benefit group psychotherapy.

Course References:

1. Baer, R.A., ed. (2006). Mindfulness-Based Treatment Approaches:  Clinicians Guide to Evidence Base and Applications.  Boston: Academic Press.

2. Germer, E., ed. (2005). Mindfulness and Psychotherapy.  New York: The Guilford Press.

3. Segal, Z.; William, J.; Teasdale, J. (2002) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression.  New York: The Guilford Press.