Mindfulness and The Art of Letting Go

Course overview

This workshop is for professionals who are new to mindfulness, as well as those who have previous training in mindfulness. (What is mindfulness? It involves paying attention on purpose. Mindfulness involves a conscious direction of our awareness of what one is experiencing mentally and emotionally. Mindfulness empowers the individual to be more in charge of the various symptoms he/she may be experiencing.) Using a mindfulness-based approach, demonstrate and instruct your clients on how to utilize various life-changing exercises to address the symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. Exercises include, but are not limited to: breathing techniques, compassion, and positive self-talk, relaxation exercises, self-forgiveness, and an outline for self-care suggestions. For example, you will be able to identify specific negative mental and emotional habits the client may use to exacerbate their symptoms of stress, anxiety, or depression and how to resolve some of those symptoms. This program is designed to provide you with the necessary theory through lecture, practical demonstrations, and experiential exercises to assist you in integrating the material for client instruction. Also, there are handouts that provide detailed descriptions for most of the content and exercises being taught, minimizing the need to take notes and maximize your learning time.