Masterclass: Orientation and Assessment in MBCT and, Ethical Issues in Mindfulness-based Programmes
30th SEPTEMBER 2019
Orientation and Assessment in MBCT and, Ethical Issues in Mindfulness-based Programmes
With Ruth Baer
This masterclass addresses two related topics. The first part of the day will focus on skills for conducting a pre-course orientation and assessment for participants interested in an MBCT course.
The second half of the day will focus more broadly on ethical issues in Mindfulness Based Programmes.
What is this Masterclass about?
This masterclass addresses two related topics. The first part of the day will focus on skills for conducting a pre-course orientation and assessment for participants interested in an MBCT course.
Topics include:
- gathering information from potential participants
- explaining how MBCT might help with their concerns
- providing information about the course
- screening for vulnerabilities that might be contra-indications for participation or might require additional monitoring and care during the course
Orientation and assessment helps participants understand what to expect and maximize their potential benefit. It also helps to identify participants for whom this is not a good time for MBCT. For some, other problems may need to be addressed first. For others, the investment of time and energy may not be feasible. Wise decisions about this can prevent wasting of time and money and in some cases, potential harm to vulnerable people.
The second half of the day will focus more broadly on ethical issues in MBPs. These include implicit ethics within MBP curricula, ethical issues associated with Buddhist roots of MBPs, psychological science-based approaches to personal values, professional ethics for MBP teachers, harm and adverse events in MBP participants, and ethical communication about MBPs.
WHO IS IT FOR?
You are eligible for this training day if:
- You are actively working on the OMC’s MBCT teacher training pathway and have completed any of the modules, for example: an MBCT course as a participant, a silent retreat, or training days devoted to practice teaching in pairs or groups.
- You are a mindfulness teacher who is already teaching mindfulness-based interventions and you wish to increase your knowledge of these topics.
- You are planning to start the training pathway as a MBCT teacher or another MBI program
TEACHER:
Ruth Baer
Who am I?
I’m a clinical psychologist, recently retired from a career as a professor of psychology at the University of Kentucky and very pleased to be working at the OMC. My interests in mindfulness include research, teaching, training, supervision, and practice. I enjoy taking a broad perspective, and so I’ve studied a wide range of mindfulness-based interventions, including MBCT and MBSR as well as DBT, ACT, and MBRP. Much of my work focuses on the conceptualization and assessment of mindfulness, effects of mindfulness-based programs, mechanisms of change, and professional training and ethics in the mindfulness field.
What do I do?
At the OMC I work with the MBCT teacher training pathway and collaborate on manuscripts based on the data coming in from the MYRIAD project. I also teach mindfulness courses and work with competency assessment.
Why I love working at the OMC
The OMC is an international leader in mindfulness research, teaching, and training, and is at the forefront of discussions that are critical to the development of the field. I had the great good fortune to spend academic year 2015-16 on sabbatical at the OMC and fell in love with the warm and welcoming community of friends and colleagues doing fascinating and important work. For someone with my interests, it’s the ideal place to be.
LANGUAGE:
The masterclass will be taught in English with no translation into Portuguese.
LOCATION:
Ser Integral: Portuguese Center for Mindfulness
Rua Álvares Cabral, 50
Porto
DURATION:
One Day: 9.30am - 5.30pm
COST:
Tuition: 140€ + VAT (23%) = 172,20€
Lunch & refreshments: informations will be provided when you register.
Note: If you wish to register in all 6 Masterclasses the total amount to be paid is 1131,60 Euros (VAT Incl).
REGISTRATION:
The number of places is limited, so we advise you register as soon as possible. Please support us by booking early to help us understand the demands and viability.
To register for the masterclass:
- Make the payment of the value of the masterclass: 172,20€ (fully refunded if we cancel or change the date).
- Payment can be completed bank transference using the:
IBAN: PT50 0035 0158 00018441030 71
BIC SWIFT: CGDIPTPL
BANK: CAIXA GERAL DE DEPÓSITOS (CGD)
(for international bank transferences you may need extra information than that provided above. Please get in touch with us via email to geral@serintegral.pt to obtain this information. Thank you.
- Complete the Application Form available here
- Send an email to geral@serintegral.pt with the name and date of the event you want to register, the completed registration form, the bank statement proof of payment and your certifcates showing your professional training in MBCT, MBSR or another mindfulness-based intervention program and your contact number to include in your registration
On the first day you will have to pay lunch and refreshments directly at the venue of the masterclass for a total cost of 30,75€.
After receiving your email we will send you a reply confirming your place with information relating to the event. If you don't receive our reply please contact us.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- If you cancel up to the 1st August 2019 you will receive a full reimbursement of the retreat minus an administration fee of 50 euros plus fee for the international bank transference.
- After 1st August 2019 there will be no reimbursements for cancellations
- If the event is cancelled due to an unexpected reason, Ser Integral: Centro Português de Mindfulness, will provide a reimbursement of 100% of the value paid for the masterclass, however we will not be responsible for any other costs (i.e., travelling and accommodation) associated with your participation in the retreat.
- We recommend that flights are booked after confirmation that we have reached the minimum number of registrations to open the masterclass which will be on 1st August 2019 (until then we reserve the right to cancel or postpone if the course does not reach minimum numbers).
ACCOMODATION:
Ser Integral: Portuguese Center for Mindfulness established a collaboration with the group HF Hotels in Porto that will be offering 10% discount on the best available rate at the time of your reservation. You will have 4 hotels available to make your reservation - HP Ipanema Park, HP Ipanema Porto, HP Tuela Porto and HP Fénix Porto. To get access to this discount please book your room using the link: https://foundationmasterclasses.hfhotels.com/
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