The Mindful Pathway: An MBCT Journey through Depression and Chronic Pain

This activity is designed for: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, MFTs, physicians, and nurses.

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Course: Intermediate to Advanced

Publication date: 06/01/2024

What Will You Learn in This Course?

In this clinical case, Richard Sears, Ph.D., guides us through an MBCT-based approach to managing depression and chronic pain. Explore how mindfulness techniques can reshape responses to mental health challenges, providing a therapeutic pathway for clients struggling with anxiety and improving their overall well-being. This course offers an in-depth exploration of each MBCT session, detailing the activities, exercises, topics, and home practices you can integrate into your therapeutic toolkit. Learn how to recognize and interrupt the cycles of depression before they escalate. By the end, you’ll be equipped with a comprehensive understanding of MBCT and mindfulness techniques to enhance your clinical practice.

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Course Content

Culmination of MBCT: Mastery and Maintenance 3 Sections

Sample Video:

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Meet Your Instructor: Richard W. Sears, Psy.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Richard W. Sears has given hundreds of workshops on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) across the USA and in several other countries, and has run MBCT groups for decades. He is a board-certified clinical psychologist in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he runs a private therapy and consultation practice, and is Director of the Center for Clinical Mindfulness and Meditation. He holds several academic appointments, including in the Department of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
Dr. Sears is the author of over a dozen books, including Building Competence in MBCT, MBCT for PTSD, and Mindfulness: Living Through Challenges and Enriching Your Life. He is a sixth-degree black belt in Ninjutsu and once served as a personal protection agent for the Dalai Lama of Tibet. He has a Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies, and received ordination in three traditions, as well as recognition as a Zen master.

Accreditation Information

Apa

This course is co-sponsored by Medical Academy, LLC, and Psychotherapy Academy. Medical Academy, LLC, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Medical Academy, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Accme

Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of Medical Academy, LLC, and the Psychotherapy Academy. Medical Academy, LLC, is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement:
Medical Academy, LLC, designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Ace
Psychotherapy Academy, #1851, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.  ACE provider approval period: 4/7/2024–4/7/2027.   Social workers completing this course receive 1.75 continuing education credits.

The Mindful Pathway: An MBCT Journey through Depression and Chronic Pain

Date of Release: Jun 1, 2024

Date of Expiration: Jun 1, 2027

Location: Online

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the principles of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and its application in treating depression, chronic pain, and anxiety, emphasizing the role of mindfulness in interrupting the cycles of depression.
2. Apply mindfulness techniques from MBCT in clinical practice, including body scans, mindful breathing, and awareness exercises, to assist clients in managing symptoms and enhancing emotional resilience.
3. Analyze case studies and session-specific interventions within MBCT to develop strategies for preventing relapse in clients with a history of depression, focusing on recognizing early signs of mood dips and implementing proactive mindfulness responses.

Acknowledgment of Financial Commercial Support
No financial commercial support was received for this educational activity.

Acknowledgment of In-Kind Commercial Support
No in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.

Satisfactory Completion
Participants must complete the activity online during the valid credit period that is noted above. Follow these steps to earn your CE credits.
1- Watch each video self-directed and participate in the entire activity, as partial credit is unavailable.
2- Pass the post-test with a score of 75% or higher.
3- Complete the evaluation form.
4- Download the certificate.
If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed above, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.

Relevant Financial Disclosures
None of the faculty, planners, and reviewers for this educational activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose during the last 24 months with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

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