{"product_id":"advanced-mindfulness-course","title":"Advanced Mindfulness Course","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"ce21-top-reduce\"\u003eAdvanced Mindfulness Course\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this comprehensive course, international mindfulness teacher and best-selling author Donald Altman will share powerful clinical tools that will help you create a clear roadmap to wellness. From grounding and attention-focusing skills to metacognitive awareness, Donald will deliver detailed demonstrations and instruction on over a dozen mindfulness practices you can use to improve treatment outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest of all, you will learn to embody mindfulness as you help your clients overcome clinical anxiety, depression, chronic pain, PTSD, addictive cravings, and stress related symptoms!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration: 17 Hours 28 Minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: Audio and Video\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright: Feb 07, 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatch Donald and learn to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlter clients’ habitual and conditioned reactions to anxiety, chronic pain, and depression with practical evidence-based mindfulness techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply mindfulness to pain and improve mental and physical functioning in your clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce anxiety by mindfully managing transitions through movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreatively adapt your newfound mindfulness tools to work with a variety of client populations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDonald is known for his compelling and entertaining presentations, and this recording will get you excited about using mindfulness with your clients. Return to your practice with a wide range of tools to use in your next session!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed demonstrations and hands-on instruction in over a dozen mindfulness practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvidence-based approaches that shift attention, regulate emotion, and manage depression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddress emotional pain with acceptance, forgiveness, and compassion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage moods with interventions that impact clients’ attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinical implications of research exploring the relationship between chronic pain reduction and mindful awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-12 col-p-12 divItemProductSection\" data-producttypeid=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel panel-default productBody\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-body ce21-grey\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-12 ce21-padding-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ce21-tabbable\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content ce21-white\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade active in\" id=\"target-audience\"\u003ePsychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Psychotherapists, Case Managers Marriage \u0026amp; Family Therapists, Nurses, Addiction Counselors, Mental Health Professionals\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMindfulness and Cutting Edge Research\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMindfulness as a metacognitive skill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNegative effects of a wandering mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreathing reduces rumination and anxiety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful (and free) web resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce Mindfulness to Your Clients\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpand your mindfulness vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp clients understand mindfulness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind the right metaphor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing clients’ learning styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice: Getting into the Present Moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Power of Sense Grounding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnxiety reduction with sense grounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMindfulness for transitioning between activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical grounding method of dropping into the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrate progressive muscle relaxation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for spatial, visual, hands-on learning styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice: Palm the Present Moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrain Basics, Metacognition, and Interpersonal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeurobiology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmotional regulation for depression and anxiety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance the brain’s default survival mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffects of cortisol on learning and immune system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual Brain Model for clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe brain’s mindfulness module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain the brain for calm response and metacognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavy Seals, arousal control \u0026amp; parasympathetic nervous system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeart rate variability \u0026amp; relaxation response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice: The Power of Breath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice: Ask Clients the 3-Minute Question\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Behavioral Side of Mindfulness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore lifestyle skills awareness training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleep hygiene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage sleep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleep rituals and strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy eating\/nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine, protein, neurotransmitters, and the brain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExercise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage technology - How weapons of mass distraction may be rewiring the brain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice: Assessment of Technology and Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus the mind (useful for ADHD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrate breath with a word\/image\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice: Be the Pebble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMindful Laughter for Depression and Grief\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools for the ”terminally serious”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearch on laughter and mood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiochemistry of laughter \u0026amp; human laughter response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaughter yoga and laughter in therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice: The Lightness of Laughter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Uplifting Power of Storytelling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorytelling to overcome depression and build relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFredrickson’s Broaden and Build Theory of Positive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroaden attention; find resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories are fundamental to attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild relationships through a story of strengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice: Identifying Strengths \u0026amp; Strengths Journal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage Moods through Attention and Selective Memory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster attention and memories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavoring of the present moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice: Here and Now Pleasantness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse selective memory to savor the past and future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice: Savoring Success: Past, Present, and Future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarnessing Gratitude to Increase Positive Emotions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage depression with gratitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGratitude research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour psychological reasons for gratitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques that make gratitude interpersonal and enhance supportive social networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice: The G.L.A.D. Technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeal Emotional Pain through Acceptance, Forgiveness, and Compassion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForgiveness for moving forward from trauma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForgiveness is a skill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearch on compassion practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges in brain function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity priming for feelings of safety and trust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop positive emotions and resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice: Loving-Kindness Affirmation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Truth About Stress\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiological markers of stress: Telomeres and aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify and assess client stress levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerceived Stress Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpstein Stress-Management Inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice: Be a Smart Stress-Avoider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMindfulness for Addictive Cravings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmotional regulation for cravings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpulse control and craving control using grounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice: S-T-O-P Grounding Technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange the Perception of Pain Mindfulness for Chronic Pain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to the Body Scan Practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrate how to pay attention non-judgmentally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful grounding method; applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice: Surf the Body (The Body Scan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Power of Sense Grounding Trauma\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructively distance from PTSD and negativity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree kinds of sense grounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice: Focusing on Favorites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce Anxiety by Mindfully Managing Transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage transitions through movement and nature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess orientation vs. outcome orientation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttention Restoration Theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffects of nature on focus, moods, \u0026amp; healing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow down with nature to get present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice: Ground-Surfing (Mindful Walking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice: Turning Down the Volume with Nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-Envision and Refocus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with 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