Session III: Pedagogy of mindfulness I: Practices, Trauma Sensitivity

Thursday, October 5, 2023, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

CE Credit for Psychologists (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 7 virtual full-day meetings. Participants will also complete 6 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. . Explore and demonstrate a comfortable posture for a sitting mindfulness practice and discuss the pedagogy of mindfulness postures
2. Experience and define the differences between a mindfulness focus practice and an open awareness practice.
3. Define the similarities in the arc of focus and open awareness practices.
4. . Explain why many mindfulness traditions begin with focus practices.
5. List the first three foundations of mindfulness and define them.
6. Describe the triangle of awareness as it relates to mindfulness.
7. Critique and provide peer feedback with guiding a meditation practice.
8. Identify the three levels of arousal as they relate to trauma.
9. Describe the Polyvagal theory and its relationship to trauma responses
10. List at least two ways to invite participants to maintain a safe level of arousal that are used when giving instructions to participants.
11. Describe how to stay within your level of competency when teaching 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.