PSYCHOTH 720 / Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy

3 unit(s)

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment is restricted to Psychotherapy students.

This course will explore theory and research related to mindfulness-based psychotherapies. Students will also have an opportunity to build an understanding of mindfulness through experiential learning. The course will cover how mindfulness is applicable to psychotherapy within four main spheres: the mindful therapist, mindfulness informed therapy, mindfulness-based psychotherapy and mindful self-care. The course will provide an in-depth knowledge of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) as well as compare and contrast MBCT to other mindfulness based interventions such as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. This is an elective course for psychotherapy students.