Mindfulness and Meditation in the Mental Health Profession Program Instructor: Sally Bowden-Schaible, MS, LCPC, CCMHC, ACEP*
(20 CE contact hours will be provided for completion of the program)
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*Sally Bowden-­‐Schaible is an “Approved Continuing Education Provider” through the NBCC Meets criteria for Social Worker CEUs as defined in the Maine Social Worker Board Rules—Chapter 14 CE pre-­‐approval for this program is being sought from the Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists THE PROGRAM WILL BE OFFERED IN TWO LOCATIONS:
1) LivingWell, 836 Main St. Westbrook, ME
A 5 month,10-week program—twice monthly, 2 hour/session
Dates of 2016 program: Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - Noon
Jan. 6 & 20; Feb. 10 & 24; March 9 & 16; April 13 & 24; May 10 & 25
2) Luna Cottage, Verona Park, Verona Island, ME
A 5-month, once monthly program, 4 hour/session
Dates of 2016 program: Fridays (beginning in January; dates to be determined) 8:30 AM-1:00 PM
Program description: As mindfulness and meditation practices leave the meditation halls of spiritual communities and
increasingly become integrated into multiple facets of Western culture—psychology, mental
and physical health care, education, business, even in sports and the military—it is important
that as responsible prescribers of mindfulness and meditation we understand the psychospiritual (and cultural) complexities of these practices. Whether inside or outside meditation
practice communities, it is increasingly becoming clear that these practices are not always as
straightforward, beneficial and harmless as we may have thought. As the Zen saying goes, “A right tool in the wrong hand becomes a wrong tool.” In this program, we will explore the origins of Western mindfulness practices, specifically
considering Buddhism (the early core teachings) as a psychology, i.e., a study of “mind.” Its
relevance as a complementary psychological theory and practice to contemporary counseling
practices (including counseling ethics) will be examined. From this perspective, we will
contemplate the nature of mind and explore how the ways we relate to mind-body states and
life experiences affect our health and well-being. We will examine the role of mindfulness in
disentangling the mental knots we create that contribute to stress and unhappiness inside
ourselves and in relationships with others.
In addition, integrating mindfulness practices into our own daily lives is important and
beneficial for mental health professionals and caregivers. We will explore how mindfulness
practices enhance therapeutic presence, improve empathic/ compassionate response and aid
in the prevention of “burn-out” and “compassion fatigue.”
The program will be comprised of an integration of lecture, discussion, video presentations, and experiential exercises and practices. Topics we will cover: •
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What “mindfulness” is as well as what it isn’t;
Various forms and practices of mindfulness and meditation, and what is important to
consider when recommending these practices to clients/patients, including risks and
benefits;
Mindfulness-based counseling approaches and programs that have emerged in the
West;
Buddhist psychology as a complementary psychological theory to modern-day
psychological practices;
Equanimity and compassion in mindfulness and counseling practices;
Buddhist ethics as a complement to counseling ethics;
Research related to the effects of mindfulness practices on physiological systems
(neurological, cardiovascular, immunological);
Similarities and distinctions between the mental states associated with hypnosis, various
forms of meditation and some forms of dissociation;
“Spiritual by-passing” and how it is relevant to meditation & clinical psychological
practices;
Integrating mindfulness practices into one’s own life.
Cost: $450 ($225 before week 1 of both programs offered, and $225 by week 5 of the
10-week program at LivingWell and month 2 of the program at Luna Cottage, Verona
Island); $400 if paid in full by the beginning of the program.*
Sally Bowden-­‐Schaible is a psychotherapist in private practice in Westbrook, ME and is founder and coordinator of LivingWell, a center for cultivating mind-­‐body health and spiritual growth through practices of mindful awareness, creative expression, and integrated care. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 25 years of counseling experience, is nationally certified as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC), is certified as an Approved Consultant in Clinical Hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH), and is an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). She provides individual and group (a contemplative model) clinical supervision/consultation to mental health professionals and is an adjunct faculty member in the Counselor Education program at the University of Southern Maine (USM), teaching Religion and Spirituality in Counseling and in the Social Work department of the University of New England (UNE), teaching Mindfulness and Meditation in Social Work. She has provided numerous workshops on Buddhist psychology and on mindfulness and meditation in counseling practice. She is founder and Dhamma leader of the Insight Community of Southern Maine. FMI: www.livingwellcenter.info / www.insightcommunityofsouthernmaine.org REGISTRATION Mindfulness and Meditation in the Mental Health Profession (20 CE contact hours will be provided)
A 5 month program beginning in January 2016
Program instructor: Sally Bowden-Schaible, MS, LCPC, CCMHC, ACEP
MAIL TO: 836 Main Street, Westbrook, Maine 04092 Tel. 207-­‐939-­‐3254 sb-­‐[email protected] LOCATION preferred: LivingWell, Westbrook, ME __________ Luna Cottage, Verona Island, ME__________ NAME:___________________________________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION:____________________________________________________ ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS:________________________________________________________________ BEST TELEPHONE # IF I NEEDED TO REACH YOU: _________________________________ MAY I TEXT YOU? Yes / No TEXT CONTACT ADDRESS or # ________________________ AMOUNT ENCLOSED: Full payment of $400 ________________ ½ payment of $225 __________________ I understand that I am responsible for the remaining payment of $225 by the 5th week of the 10-­‐week program at LW or 2nd month of 5-­‐month program at Luna Cottage. _________________________________________________________________________________ Printed name Signature * Refunds will be provided in the event: 1. there are an insufficient number of registrants; 2. you cancel participation in the program up to (but no later than) a week before it begins; 3. you experience unforeseen emergencies: personal or immediate family member illness, injury, or death prohibiting participation in the full program. If weather is such that a class is cancelled, make-­‐up sessions will be offered.