Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines meditation practice with techniques from cognitive therapy in an effective relapse prevention programme for recurrent depression, now recommended in NICE Guidelines. MBCT helps participants learn to recognise and ‘step out’ of distressing mental habits and behaviours (self-criticism, rumination, worry and avoidance) that could lead to a depressive relapse. Evidence from randomised controlled trials indicates that MBCT is most effective in reducing risk of relapse in patients with three or more previous episodes of major depression. This one-day workshop provides a theoretical introduction to MBCT and includes experiential exercises taken from the MBCT programme, so that participants can experience a first hand ‘taste’ of mindfulness practice.
Number of places: 25
Topics that will be covered
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The origin and development of MBCT
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The cultural integration of CBT with Buddhism
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The CBT model of depressive relapse
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The basic component of MBCT
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Experiencing MBCT in practice
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Evidence-base and training in MBCT
Learning objectives
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To understand the psychological processes and cognitive theory underlying MBCT
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To be able to link theory with practice
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To experience mindfulness meditation
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To understand the evidence-base supporting MBCT
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To gain an appreciation of the stages involved in training to become a MBCT Instructor
Teaching methods
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Experiential exercises/guided meditation
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Lecture
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PowerPoint Presentation
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Video demonstration
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Group discussion
Facilitator
Dr Esther Riggs
Biography
Esther Riggs is a Principal Counselling Psychologist and an experienced MBCT teacher and trainer. She is registered with the Health Professions Council, chartered with the British Psychological Society and accredited by the British Association of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies as a Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapist. She is a course tutor on the Masters of Studies in MBCT offered by Oxford Mindfulness Centre, founded by Professor Mark Williams. She also runs a MBCT training pathway for mental health staff in Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership Trust. She has a particular interest in recurrent depression and anxiety disorders and has recently been involved in a research trial examining MBCT for clients with health anxiety. Her clinical experience is in adult mental health.
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