Southern Synergy
Training Activities
School Certificate Course
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Course
A certificate course provided by the School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine
Course details
8 week program
Location: The Terry Norris Centre, Dandenong Hospital, 93 David St, Dandenong.
Dates: 7-9pm Wednesday 10th September 2008 to 29th October inclusive
Retreat
Location: Underbank Stud Bacchus Marsh Victoria
Dates: Thursday evening 27th November to Lunchtime Sunday 30th November 2008
Cost
Cost:
$2145 (incl. GST)
Aim
This course is intended to train clinicians in the instruction of MBCT group therapy
for the treatment of depression. MBCT is a manualised group skills-training
program that integrates aspects of cognitive therapy with components of
a mindfulness-based stress reduction program. The program teaches skills
in disengagement from habitual (automatic) dysfunctional cognitive routines,
especially depression related ruminative thought patterns as a way to reduce
risk of relapse and recurrence of depression. The proposed program follows
the group format developed by Segal, Williams and Teasdale, in the treatment
of depression using MBCT within a group program context. The aim is to provide
comprehensive training in the instruction of MBCT group therapy in order
to prepare clinicians to provide this therapy in the community.
Target Market
The course is designed primarily for experienced clinicians from relevant disciplines
(e.g., psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, psychiatric nurses)
who are trained in cognitive behavioural therapy and have a mindfulness
practice or are committed to developing one. It is expected that applicants
would be interested in adding to their skills base and ideally facilitate
MBCT group therapy programs in the community, both in the public and private
sector.
Contact Hours
The course will be offered over a semester and will be convened on a weekly
basis for a period of eight weeks (2 hours per week), followed by an intensive
three full day MBCT training retreat. (Total 44 Hours).
The eight week course is a variation of the MBCT therapy group but adapted
for the training situation, with some variation to the exercises so as
to make them more suitable for experiential participation and learning
by therapists rather than patients with depression. There are regular
homework and diary keeping tasks amounting to about 45 minutes a day for
the duration of the course. A period of one month is allowed between the
end of the course and the residential retreat so that participants can
consolidate their personal practice and associated learning from the eight
sessions.
The intensive residential course emphasises personal practice as well
as concentrated and closely coached practice in leading meditations, discussions
and other aspects of the course.
Content
The therapeutic areas covered will include:
| Mindfulness Training/Practice |
Cognitive Therapy |
| Automatic Pilot
Body Scan
Dealing with Barriers
Mindfulness of the Breath
3 Minutes Breathing Space
Mindful Stretching Exercises
Staying Present
Allowing/Letting Be
Sitting Meditations
Mindful Walking Exercise
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Unpleasant Events
Automatic Thoughts
Thoughts are not Facts
Relating to Thoughts
Alternative Viewpoints
Relapse Prevention
Dealing Skilfully with Depression |
Selection Criteria
Successful applicants will be graduates of relevant disciplines who:
Have at least two years relevant post graduate clinical experience.
Demonstrate training and proficiency in the use of CBT.
Already have a mindfulness practice or are willing to commit to developing one.
Applications
To apply, please send an expression of interest which clearly addresses the selection criteria and a 1-2 page CV to Bernadette.OGrady@med.monash.edu.au.
Application closing date: 29th August 2008
Evaluation
Evaluation would be by attendance and satisfactory participation, including completion of weekly homework tasks. Satisfactory Completion certificate will be provided for those who have met the criteria (e.g., attendance of 7 out of 8 training sessions and the residential retreat)
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