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Mindfulness and Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Reduction - an adaptation of the MBSR program


Credit Available - See CEs/Contact Hours tab below.

Average Rating:
   11
Categories:
Mindfulness |  Mindfulness, Self-care |  Professional Development |  Stress Reduction
Trainer:
Andrea Browning
Course Levels:
Beginning
Duration:
12 hours
Location:
University at Buffalo, SOUTH Campus, 214 Parker Hall - Buffalo, New York

Dates
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Tags: Multi-Day


Description

Limited to 20 people. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket.  

The content and format of this program is based on the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR), a research-based program westernized by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn. This eight session program is called an "adaptation of MBSR" because it follows the primary format of the MBSR course though it is  provided in slightly fewer hours and does not include the ninth session which is a full day silent retreat that is part of the standard MBSR training. You will receive systematic instruction for how to use mindfulness and mindfulness meditation as a self-regulation approach to your stress reduction and emotion management. Nearly three decades of research around the world suggest that learning these techniques can positively and significantly impact a person's ability to reduce medical symptoms, stress and other psychological stress. The end result is a life that is more balanced, peaceful, and healthier. People are able to more effectively manage their emotions and stresses in the work environment and in their personal lives. Content level is beginning and intermediate.

Target audience: primarily human service professionals though anyone who wants to learn MBSR practice may register.

Our eight, 90-minute sessions cover:

  • An introduction to the concept of mindfulness

  • How to perform a body scan

  • How to use mindfulness to respond and reduce your stress versus reacting to stress

  • How to practice meditations

  • How to review the various aspects of stress triggers and reactions in your life

  • How to use a pleasant events calendar for your life

  • How to incorporate Hatha Yoga breathing and posture into your life

  • How to sustain the benefits you have gained from the program

Common reasons to take the class: • Reduce work & personal stress to improve performance and productivity • Improve health and overall well-being with health conditions such as high blood pressure, chronic pain, GI distress, headaches, and many other conditions • Improve anxiety, depression, panic attacks, fatigue & sleep disturbances • Improve self-care through prevention and achieve a greater sense of balance and well-being.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the concept of mindfulness and the evidence behind it;

• Perform body scans;

• Use mindfulness to respond and reduce stress vs. reacting to stress;

• Practice meditations weekly in class;

• Identify the various aspects of stress triggers and reactions in our lives;

• Use a pleasant events calendar;

• Integrate Hatha Yoga breathing and posture into regular practice;

• Integrate the benefits into daily life in a sustained way;

• Use DVD provided for daily practice. 

Research:
Research related to the benefits of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) techniques can be found at Google Scholar. Please note that this program contains many of the standard MBSR components.

Customer Service

We are happy to respond to any concerns or questions you may have. Please contact us at by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.

ADA Accommodations: If you require any support for your ADA needs in the United States, please contact us by email at least 3 weeks prior to the event by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.


CEs/Contact Hours


NYSED LCAT CEs/Contact Hours

University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists #CAT-0003. Continuing education Live In-Person contact hours: 12


NYSED LMFT CEs/Contact Hours

University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0007. Continuing education Live In-Person contact hours: 12


NYSED LMHC CEs/Contact Hours

University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0008. Continuing education Live In-Person contact hours: 12


NYSED LMSW & LCSW CEs/Contact Hours

University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0001. Continuing education Live In-Person contact hours: 12


UBSW - NYS OASAS

NYS OASAS Provider #0045: 12 hours for CASAC, CPP & CPS; 12 initial hours in Section 4 CPS



Trainer

Andrea Browning's Profile

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Andrea (Andy) Browning, LMHC, received training as one of two therapists in a research project developed by UB’s Research Institute on Addictions to determine the effectiveness of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction on individuals with an alcohol dependence diagnosis. This involved participating in an MBSR program, and ongoing supervision during the facilitation of a series of MBSR and control groups. She held positions professionally at what was then Mid-Erie Counseling and Treatment services in outpatient addictions and dual-diagnosis programs, and Kaleida Health, Outpatient Trauma/Co-occurring Disorder program. She also maintained a small private practice.  In 2012 Andy began what turned into an unexpected early retirement, spending five years in the UK as caregiver for a family member, and on returning to Buffalo, opted to continue with retirement. This has provided her with a rare opportunity to experience the challenges and benefits of mindfulness both in the midst of working life full of “Doing”, and with the space and freedom offered by retirement for personal exploration and “Being”.


Cancellation and Refund Policy

In-Person Trainings – Half and One Day: Full payment is due by the start of training. Participants may cancel by contacting the Office of Continuing Education by phone or email up to 10 business days prior to a training and receive a refund or a gift card minus a $50 processing fee.

Participants who cancel a half-day training (less than 5 hours) less than 10 business days prior to the training will receive a refund or a gift card minus a $50 processing fee. No gift cards or refunds will be issued within 24 hours of the training. There may be instances where a special workshop has additional cancellation rules and that will be stated in the workshop description.

Participants who cancel a one-day training (5 hours or more) less than 10 business days prior to the training will receive a gift card minus a $50 processing fee or a refund of 50% of their registration fee. No gift cards or refunds will be issued within 24 hours of the training. There may be instances where a special workshop has additional cancellation rules and that will be stated in the workshop description.

In-Person Training – Multi-Day: There is a $50 non-refundable deposit for all multi-day trainings. Full payment is due by the start of training. Participants may cancel by contacting the Office of Continuing Education by phone or email up to 30 calendar days prior to a training and receive a refund or a gift card minus a $50 processing fee and the $50 non-refundable deposit.

Participants who cancel less than 30 calendar days prior to the training will receive a gift card minus a $50 processing fee and the $50 non-refundable deposit or a refund of 50% of their registration fee. No gift cards or refunds will be issued with 5 or less business days’ notice before the start of the training. There may be instances where a special workshop has additional cancellation rules and that will be stated in the workshop description.

Online Training: Participants have up to 72 hours from purchase to contact the Office of Continuing Education by phone or email and request a refund for an online course.

Gift Cards: Gift cards can be used as payment toward future trainings. Gift cards expire one (1) year after being issued.

Substitute Attendance: If a registered participant is unable to attend a training and would like another individual to attend in their place the Office of Continuing Education must be called or emailed at least one full business day before the training. Substitution decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Late Policy: Participants should plan on arriving prior to the start of the training to allow time for sign-in, registration, and training introductions. Participants arriving 20 minutes or more after the scheduled start time or departing 20 minutes or more prior to the scheduled end time will not receive any Continuing Education Credit and/or certificates associated with the training.  

Check Refunds: Any refund requests for a check payment may take up to 2 – 4 weeks to process. 

UB Cancelled Trainings: If the Office of Continuing Education cancels a training, participants will be notified via email and refunds will be paid in full. Please be aware that if the University at Buffalo is closed the training may still be taking place. Please contact the Office of Continuing Education if you have any questions or concerns regarding whether or not a training is still being held. 

Please email sw-ce@buffalo.edu or call 716-829-5841 for cancellations. Thank you.

Location

University at Buffalo, SOUTH Campus, 214 Parker Hall

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Parker Hall, Buffalo, New York 14214-8004, United States