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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness: Integrative Cognitive-Behavioral and Mindfulness Interventions for Clinical Practice

When:
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Course Description:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness are two methods on the cutting edge of evidence-based psychotherapy today. Together these techniques are highly-effective in the treatment of anxiety, PTSD and depressive disorders. With the advent of MRI, researchers have been able to see structural changes in the brain as a result of Mindfulness practice. Other research has demonstrated how combining CBT and Mindfulness significantly reduces relapses.

In this workshop you will learn how CBT, Mindfulness and core behavioral life skills actually rewire the brain to give clients an effective means for regulating emotions, getting unstuck, and making positive life changes. This integrative Cognitive-Behavioral and Mindfulness approach will be explored as a way of working with depression, anxiety and PTSD.

Objectives:
  1. Discuss the newest research about CBT and mindfulness.
  2. Explain why the brain structure changes through making new choices.
  3. List the eight Core Behavioral Life Skills that increase effectiveness and reduce relapse.
  4. Experience two core mindfulness exercises that reduce stress and encourage non-judgmental awareness through experiencing body sensations.
  5. Use gratitude as an intervention to restore emotional regulation and improve mood.
  6. Describe an evidence-based sense grounding technique that is effective for anxiety and PTSD.
  7. Guide clients to use narrative and storytelling to desensitize fears, as well as identifying and countering the eight kinds of cognitive distortions.

DONALD ALTMAN, MA, LPC

Donald Altman, M.A., LPC, is a psychotherapist, award-winning writer, former Buddhist monk, teacher and an adjunct professor at Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling. He is also a faculty member of the Interpersonal Neurobiology program at Portland State University and teaches various classes blending mindfulness and Interpersonal Neurobiology.

A prolific writer whose career spans more than 25 years, Donald has authored several pioneering books on mindfulness, beginning with his 1998 Art of the Inner Meal. (HarperOne, 1999). His book, The Mindfulness Code (New World Library, 2010) was named as “One of the Best Spiritual Books of 2010.” He has also authored The Mindfulness Toolbox for Relationships: 50 Practical Tips, Tools & Handouts for Building Compassionate Connections (PESI, 2018), Stay Mindful & Color: Find Calm, Clarity and Happiness (PESI, 2016), Meal By Meal (New World Library, 2004), Living Kindness (Moon Lake Media, 2009), One Minute Mindfulness (New World Library, 2011), The Joy Compass (New Harbinger, 2012), The Mindfulness Toolbox: 50 Practical Tips, Tools & Handouts for Anxiety, Depression, Stress & Pain (PESI, 2014) and, 101 Mindful Ways to Build Resilience: Cultivate Calm, Clarity, Optimism & Happiness Each Day (PESI, 2015).

In addition to his books, Donald was a staff writer for an EMMY-Award winning children’s television show (“The Magic Door”, CBS Chicago), won an American Medical Writer’s Association award, co-created the first interactive comic strip on America Online, and has had articles appear in New Age Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and Independent Business Magazine, among others.

Donald reaches out to the professional community by serving as the vice president of The Center for Mindful Eating. Donald works extensively with mindful meditation in his own life, as well as offering these tools to others through his books and classes. He teaches mindfulness and spiritual values around the country. He is dedicated to bringing these ancient practices in tune with modern living and to invite wellness into our stress-filled lives. Donald is also a member of the Burma Buddhist Association. An avid motorcyclist, he enjoys riding his motorcycle along the beautiful Oregon coast.



Speaker Disclosures:

Speaker Disclosures: Financial: Donald Altman is in private practice. He is an Adjunct Faculty member of the Interpersonal Neurobiology Program at Portland State University. Mr. Altman receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Donald Altman has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
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