USU Counseling Center 14th Annual Conference

"Mindfulness-Based Congnitive Therapy"

with Dr. Mark Lau

Friday, April 18, 2008


The concept of mindfulness and its therapeutic applications are hot topics in field of psychology today. Since we've noticed that there will be at least two workshops in this area in northern Utah during the next few months, we wanted to let you know about the presenter for our 14th Annual USU Counseling Center Conference next April. Not only will we have Mark Lau, Ph.D., a top-notch presenter in the area of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression, but our conference fee is 50% less than the fees of the other two workshops we've seen advertised recently. So consider saving your money and joining us in Logan next April for a great conference!

PRESENTER
Dr. Lau is Director of the British Columbia Cognitive Behavior Therapy Network and a Research Scientist with BC Mental Health and Addiction Services. He is also a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia. Mark has an active private practice which includes providing therapy, supervision, training and consultation services. He has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a M.Sc. in Neurophysiology from McGill University.

OBJECTIVES
This workshop will provide the theoretical background underlying the development of MBCT, empirical support for MBCT as well as practical training in the key elements of MBCT. The workshop will combine a didactic base with experiential exercises.

AGENDA

8:00 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
8:45 a.m. Why Combine CBT with mindfulness based techniques?
 
Theoretical rational underlying the development of MBCT.
 
What is mindfulness?
 
Empirical support for MBCT in preventing depressive relapse
10:30 a.m. A Refreshing Break
10:45 a.m. Structure of Program
 
Session 1-2:
 
Body Scan
12:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)
1:30 p.m. Structure of Pgrogram (continued . . .)
 
Session 3-5:
 
Breathing Meditation; 3-minutes breatheing space
3:00 p.m. A Necessary Break
3:15 p.m. Structure of Program (continued . . .)
 
Session 6: Thoughts are not facts
 
Session 7-8: Relapse prevention
4:30 p.m. Wrap up - Turn in Evaluation and
  Pick up Attendance Certificate

CERTIFICATION
Conference Documentation of Attendance will be available at the registration desk at the end of the conference upon turning in an evaluation form. Utah Psychological Association endorsement for 5.5 CEs which may be used for re-licensure is pending.

Registration Fees and Refund Policy:

Professional

$80 Early Registration (postmarked by April 09)
$90 General Registration (postmarked April 10 or later)
$100 At the door

Students

$50 Registration fee

Institutional Rate

$70 each (Four or more registering together from same institution)

USU Faculty/Staff

$70 Registration fee

Refunds less $15.00, must be requested in writing and received by 8:30 a.m. on April 18. No refunds after April 18.

Registration Form

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