Since the early 1990s, mindfulness has become a popular intervention for a wide range of mental health issues. In this workshop, we will explore the benefits of mindfulness, as well as how to introduce this concept to clients to effectively teach clients mindfulness skills, understand the concept, create a safe space, and guide them through techniques like mindful breathing, meditation, body scanning, and mindful walking, while adapting to individual needs and contexts. You will also learn how clients can use mindfulness to address their psychological symptoms. This workshop will be highly experiential, featuring the practice of mindfulness activities as well as small group discussions.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define mindfulness
• Understand the core concepts that underlie mindfulness practice
• Identify when and how to most appropriately introduce mindfulness to clients
• Implement at least five clinical interventions based on mindfulness practices