Paul McReynolds Lecture Series & Reception
This full-day workshop is for psychologists and other health care professionals interested in learning about mindfulness and mindfulness-based interventions, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). This workshop was designed to expand upon previous presentations Dr. Hazlett-Stevens has provided, with the addition of new material covering: 1) basic Buddhist psychology
principles, 2) new research developments in intervention outcomes, mechanisms of change, and assessment, 3)“Loving-kindness” meditation practice, and 4) more specific clinical suggestions for integrating mindfulness into clinical practice. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce professionals to the practices and fundamental principles underlying mindfulness-based interventions. Historical origins, definitions, conceptual issues, and relevant theoretical models will be reviewed. Specific mindfulness-based intervention curriculum components will be presented, and ways in which mindfulness practice can increase awareness of individual automatic reactions and habits and eventually lead to reduced perceived stress, anxiety, and depression will be discussed. Clinical and scientific research findings addressing the effectiveness and theoretical claims of mindfulness-based interventions will be reviewed. Finally, suggestions for integrating mindfulness interventions into clinical practice and information about MBSR professional teacher training will be provided. This workshop will not prepare professionals to teach MBSR, but rather is designed to enhance professionals’ knowledge of this widespread intervention approach. Importantly, professionals will be guided through several experiential practices themselves, allowing for their own direct practice of mindfulness throughout the day.
Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Whittemore Peterson Institute, David M. Lupan Auditorium (CMM 111) University of Nevada, Reno
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