Professional Development in Mindfulness Facilitation (PDMF) - CME APA

Friday, September 10, 2021, 9:00 AM - Saturday, September 11, 2021, 5:00 PM, Online

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.50 hours), CE Credit for Psychologists (7.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.50 hours)

This 50-hour training course is designed for those who have experienced the transformative beauty of mindfulness practice in their own lives, and wish to bring it into their work with others. There will be an emphasis on continuing to deepen one’s own practice as we learn to skillfully and compassionately guide others. Participants will be offered a well-rounded understanding of the contemporary field, research findings and historical origins. Both those who are new to facilitating mindfulness and those who are already using it in their work will benefit from the structured mentorship and the richness of a learning community that this program offers. The course will occur over 8 virtual half-day meetings (concentrated on 4 weekends), with a two day in-person session in the middle of the course. Participants will also complete 5 hours of small group mentoring virtually or in person. Course is geared for Psychologists, professional counselors, marital and family therapists, physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, educators, business professionals and other professionals who desire to facilitate mindfulness practices with patients, clients and colleagues

1. Experience a variety of mindfulness meditation practices from the perspective of a participant as well as from the perspective of an observer and a facilitator/guide.
2. Articulate the significance and importance of having a robust personal practice in facilitating mindfulness practices.
3. Articulate an understanding of the foundational and historical principles of mindfulness meditation
4. List the basic categories of mindfulness meditations (focus, open awareness, and development of moral and ethical qualities) and the specific practices for each category and experience a variety of formal practices.
5. Discuss basic neuroscience concepts and significant contemplative neuroscience and health research relevant to mindfulness.
6. Discuss considerations and pitfalls around brain imaging as a measure of mindfulness.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Vanderbilt University Medical Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center designates this educational activity for 7.5 CE Credits for Psychologists.
No partial credit may be awarded.

It is the policy of Vanderbilt University Medical Center not to discriminate against any person on the basis of disabilities.  If you feel you need services or auxiliary aids mentioned in the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to fully participate in this continuing education activity, please call the Office for Continuous Professional Development (OCPD) to request assistance.