Challenges and Successes in Applying Cognitive Processing Therapy – 6/22 CE

Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD Treatment

This two-hour presentation on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) introduces participants to the 12-session format of this empirically supported treatment for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. The theoretical framework of CPT be reviewed and key concepts of CPT will be defined. Participants will engage in experiential exercises to contextualize and practice CPT techniques. 10 SPACES AVAILABLE.

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Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on 5/2 – CE Training

This training introduces clinicians to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and will provide a brief history of this powerful approach, ACT’s goals and components and experiential activities.

Objectives:

  1. Gain a basic understanding of the components of the Hexaflex
  2. Identify when to use the six components of ACT 
  3. Take away at least one tool to use in therapy

FREE with no CEs. $25 for 2 CEs.  Tea and light snacks will be offered.

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Diagnosing Using the DSM-5: Continuing Education Training for Professionals

Please join Mind Therapy Clinic’s staff at our April 4 training with Dr. Hassert.

The Training

This training will focus on updates made to the DSM-5. We will cover how the DSM-5 is organized by familiarizing ourselves with the overall layout and assessment measures.  We will use an applied model of learning in which case vignettes will be presented to better understand common DSM-5 criteria and rule out diagnoses. Practical diagnostic tools to use within a standard clinical setting will be reviewed, as will the importance of accurate diagnoses and the implications that making diagnoses have on our clinical practice and clients’ lives

Participants will:

  • Identify significant changes made to the DSM-5 from the DSM-IV
  • Apply DSM-5 diagnostic criteria through the use of clinical vignettes to accurately assess common psychiatric conditions
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Mindful Psychology: Integrating Mindfulness Into Psychotherapy – 2 CE, Dec. 13 @ 11:15am

Join Neil S. Kobrin, PhD, LCSW, MFT of  Mind Therapy Clinic & Founder, Academy  of Mindful Psychology for 2 CE training seminar alongside Mind Therapy clinicians to explore explore the integration of the ancient practice of mindfulness within psychotherapy.

When:  Wednesday, December 13, 11:15 AM – 1:15 PM

Where:  Mind Therapy Clinic, 240 Tamal Vista, Corte Madera CA – Upstairs Classroom

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Tips for Balancing the Upcoming Holidays

The winter holidays, with the promise of joy and togetherness, also carry the shadow of stress and tension. Our culture has cleverly molded the very human rituals of banishing the dark and spiritual celebration into a non-stop whirlwind of buying, eating, drinking and events. However, if your plate is full and if you also struggle with mental illness or addiction, these extra demands will inevitably create stress and tension. 

Below are a few tips for balance that we offer to our clients (and to ourselves!) via individual and family therapy and in our wonderful array of groups, including Mindfulness in Action, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), DBT, CBT, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Seeking Safety.

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A More Natural Way to Treatment

Most of us go through some level of mental instability throughout our lives but for some, it’s devastatingly paralyzing and can affect our physical health, relationships and careers. Traditional thought is that only medication can treat the symptoms of anxiety, depression, etc. but that’s no longer true thanks to a new breakthrough in diagnosing and treating the brain in a non-pharmaceutical manner. Think of it as a technology based approach and it’s appropriate for both short-term and long-term treatment of a varietal of mental health issues. These treatments are non-invasive (no surgery), non-systemic (nothing is ingested and circulating into the blood stream), and do not require any anesthesia or sedation.

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