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Practicum in MBCT - curriculum training

Intention

The intention of the Practicum is to give you an opportunity to familiarise yourself with the curriculum elements, and rationale of the unfolding practice and inquiry and how this is informed by the underpinnings of mindfulness meditation practice and theory (science and Buddhist psychology), prior to beginning teaching and supervision. We hope this will prepare you for your first round of teaching so that you are more grounded, knowledgeable and easeful as you engage with your participants. (You do not need to be teaching a round of classes while you attend the Practicum.)

Participation

The Practicum has three main elements:

Viewing a weekly MBCT class, over the eight weeks
Reading material each week
Attending a live online seminar for discussion and exploration (1.5 hours a week). During this seminar, some material will be presented by the teacher and then we will explore your questions that are arising.

Who is this for?

This practicum is for those who have completed their MTI Level I Training Intensive as well as the Practice Dyads.

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What you'll need

Readings

For the essential reading we will be drawing on one main text each week to guide our explorations:

Segel et al, (2014) 2nd Ed, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Guildford Press.

This will be supported by a few supplementary readings occasionally.

Course Work

The coursework (video and readings) for this practicum will take approximately 6 hours per week, in addition to the 1 ½ hour practicum sessions.

Zoom

Zoom app on phone or computer - Download it here
A high-speed broadband connection
A webcam
A microphone and speakers (built-in or separate headset with microphone)
If using Windows, a DirectX 9.0c compatible video card

Dr Tania Gibbie

Dr Tania Gibbie, BBSc(Hons), MPsych(Health), PhD, is a Clinical and Health Psychologist, who works both in private and public hospitals. Tania received her initial training in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy in 2005 through Southern Synergy and has attended further training retreats under Professor Mark Williams and Dr Maura Kenny. Since this time, Tania has taught MBCT groups in a number of settings, including clinical research trials, to professional athletes, and post graduate psychology students. She has worked extensively with people experiencing chronic pain and relapsing depression, and has a keen interest in the psychology of both physical and mental health and illness.

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