Director of Quality and Model of Care Ashley Addiction Treatment Havre de Grace, Maryland
Session Description: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy is an evidence-based approach which combines the ideas of cognitive therapy with meditative practices and attitudes based on the cultivation of mindfulness. Mindfulness-based interventions are being used more frequently among mental health professionals and there is good reason for this. There is evidence to suggest that these interventions are very effective for a variety of emotional and cognitive conditions including anger management. Join Wendy Insalaco, MS, LGPC, LGADC, ICCDPD, ACRPS, ICCS from Ashley Addiction Treatment as she discusses the clinical application of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for anger management.
Learning Objectives:
After this activity participants should be able to
Upon completion, participant will be able to describe mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and list how MBCT benefits clients.
Upon completion, participant will be able to apply MBCT in anger management group.
Upon completion, participant will be able to apply skills to promote mindfulness in clients with substance use disorders.
