This series will meet for 4 weeks and cover the basics of mindfulness meditation practice. Participants will learn basic mindfulness techniques that can be brought into our hectic lives and into our practice with client.

Dates: 

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

Participants will learn:

• Proper postures and various forms of practice (sitting, laying, walking, standing) that are conducive for mindfulness meditation.
• How meditation can help us to more fully engage with our thinking and our feelings from a place of compassion and curiosity.
• How mindfulness practices can be a part of our day-to-day routines.
• How to introduce mindfulness in our therapy practices to new and existing clients and get clients buy in.
• How mindfulness practices can support healing from trauma.
• This Course includes 4 Hours of Continuing Education for $125 - MHC, SW, PSY.  

PSI - Advanced Training Approved.

CASAC Approved, ASWB Approved!

*For Groups and more information, contact Dr. Nouna Jalilzadeh at CE@hhptherapy.com or  516-900-6636

Helping Hands Psychotherapy, LCSW, PC is recognized by the NewYork State Education Department as an approved provider of continuing education by the State Boards of Social Work for licensed social workers #SW-0567, Mental Health Practitioners for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0202, and Psychology licensed psychologists #PSY-0074.

Helping Hands Psychotherapy, LCSW, PC, Provider #1944,, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education Program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: [05/05/2024 - 05/05/2027]. Social workers completing this course receive [4] total credits, including [2][General], and [2] [Clinical] continuing education credits.

Week 1: May 7, 2024 - Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation: Establishing Foundations

• Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
• Welcome and Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation
• Understanding the Basics: What is Mindfulness?
• Exploring Various Postures for Meditation (Sitting, Laying, Walking, Standing)
• Practicing Proper Posture for Mindfulness Meditation
• Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation for Mental Health Professionals
• Q&A Session

Week 2: May 21, 2024 - Working with Thoughts/Beliefs and Emotions 

• Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
• Recap and Review of Week 1
• Cultivating Awareness: Mindfulness of Thoughts and Emotions
• Techniques for Observing Thoughts and Emotions with Compassion and Curiosity
• How Mindfulness Supports Engagement with Thinking and Feeling Processes
• Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Routines
• Q&A Session

Week 3: May 28, 2024 - Applying Mindfulness in Therapy Practice

• Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
• Recap and Review of Previous Weeks
• Introduction to Integrating Mindfulness into Therapy Practice
• Strategies for Introducing Mindfulness to New and Existing Clients
• Building Client Buy-In: Communicating the Benefits of Mindfulness
• Case Studies: Real-world Examples of Mindfulness in Therapy
• Q&A Session

Week 4: June 4, 2024 - Mindfulness for Healing and Support

• Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
• Recap and Review of Previous Sessions
• Exploring Mindfulness as a Tool for Healing Trauma
• Techniques for Supporting Clients Through Mindfulness Practices
• Building Resilience: Mindfulness as a Supportive Practice for Mental Health Professionals
• Closing Thoughts and Next Steps
• Final Q&A Session and Discussion

Note: Each session will include guided mindfulness meditation practices and opportunities for discussion and reflection. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and share their experiences throughout the series.