Mindfulness-Based Awareness Skills for Emotional Well- Being

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Examine and experience mindfulness and learn how to apply this unique healing instrument to your professional practice and personal life.

Addiction, depression, loss, physical pain, frustration, stress -- every day we experience suffering, whether it is happening with clients or within ourselves. Individuals can benefit greatly from the care of a competent, skilled practitioner. However, anyone can experience a more profound therapeutic experience if empowered with self-healing techniques. Mindfulness is a meditation method that is best described as non-judgmental awareness leading to a deep sense of inner peace and calm. It is an effective tool for breaking through negative behaviors, difficult emotions and feelings. It can be used in conjunction with other therapeutic modalities to effectively treat these problems. So, how do you engage in mindfulness and how do you teach it to clients?

Participants in this interactive one-day seminar will examine and experience mindfulness -- a powerful way to explore your thoughts, emotions and physical sensations and gain deep insight into the cause of suffering and the liberating reality of impermanence. The application of mindfulness for treating specific problems, including depression, anxiety, physical pain, substance addiction and other types of compulsive behavior will be presented. Attendees will be prepared to immediately apply this unique healing instrument in professional practice and personal life. Through lecture, discussion and the experiential component of guided meditation, you will come to appreciate what some have called "the miracle of mindfulness."

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Psychologists
• Psychiatrists
• Psychotherapists
• Licensed Professional Counselors
• Marriage and Family Therapists
• Social Workers
• Case Managers
• Pastoral Counselors/Clergy
• Nurses
• Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselors
• Department of Corrections Personnel
• Physicians
• Naturopathic Physicians
• Any professional helping clients having depression, anxiety, addiction, other compulsive behavior and/or physical pain

"My most difficult client (BPD/ schizoaffective) became calm and free of the urge to self-harm within 15 minutes. I've never had such an amazing result with a mindfulness technique before!" - Radhe Rohr, LCSW, Wauwatosa, WI

"There is no doubt in my mind that Shelly Young is on a path toward making socially significant contributions to the welfare of others." - Ernest Rossi, Ph.D., Diplomate in Clinical Psychology, Los Osos, CA

"It was very clear to me that Shelly's presentations were rooted in solid knowledge of the subject matter as well as her personal experience." - Elene Loecher Program Director of the Dan Anderson Renewal Center, Hazelden Foundation, Center City, MN

WHAT YOU WILL COVER

• Treat depression, anxiety, stress and anger more effectively
• Break through compulsive behavior patterns
• Develop calm and concentration through non-judgmental awareness of the active and restful states of consciousness
• Explore thoughts, emotions and physical sensations in order to gain deep insight into the cause of suffering and the liberating reality of impermanence
• Transform difficult emotions and acute and chronic pain for both your clients and yourself
• Identify and experience specific mindfulness techniques that can enhance traditional approaches to therapy
• Practice non-judgmental awareness skills for effectively dealing with difficult emotions and pain
• Break down negative urges into manageable components
• Demonstrate unique methods for coping with acute and chronic pain
• Experience negative thoughts without feeling overwhelmed by them
• Develop skills in guiding clients through mindfulness as a therapeutic intervention

Sponsor Background:

Leading the Way in Professional Development.

Cross Country Education is a national leader in high-quality educational products and services for the entire health care industry. Our seminars and training programs are designed to help health care providers achieve improved performance and results in all areas of clinical, financial and operational management. Our faculty of more than 150 instructors are the "best of the best" in their field of expertise and know how to provide programs that really make a difference to participants.

Since 1995, we have trained over 1,000,000 providers, managers, nurses, behavioral health professionals and other key personnel throughout the entire healthcare industry. We produce over 5,000 seminars and conferences annually for the health care industry. Plus, we coordinate in-house training for health care facilities. Let us provide your training and professional education needs!

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