This course is based on the book by the same name (this course covers Chapters 10 to 13). This course reviews time-effective and cost-effective strategies for helping clients break free of dysregulated behaviors—such as substance abuse, binge eating, compulsive spending, addictive behaviors, and aggression. Mindfulness and modification therapy (MMT) integrates mindfulness practices with elements of other evidence-based approaches. MMT can be used as a stand-alone treatment or as a beginning to more intensive therapy. This book/course reviews general theories, principles, and tips; session implementation guidelines; case examples; and guided mindfulness practices.
This course is based on the Chapter 10-13 of the book, Treating Impulsive, Addictive, and Self-Destructive Behaviors: Mindfulness and Modification Therapy created by Peggilee Wupperman, Ph.D..
Publication Date
First Edition Apr 2019
Course Material Author
Peggilee Wupperman, Ph.D.
According to her bio on the Guilford Press website, "Peggilee Wupperman, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology at John Jay College of the City University of New York. She is also Assistant Clinical Professor at the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Wupperman is invested in improving the understanding and treatment of individuals with dysregulated emotions and behaviors." For more information, please visit her website at: http://www.mindfulnessandmodificationtherapy.com/
Peggilee Wupperman, Ph.D. authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.
Anna Hollis, Ph.D., NCSP, is a nationally certified school psychologist currently living near Detroit, Michigan. She is licensed as a psychologist in 2 states (Michigan and South Carolina) and certified as a school psychologist in in 5 states (South Carolina, Michigan, Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Maryland). She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA); the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP); the Michigan Association of School Psychologists (MASP); and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS). Dr. Hollis obtained her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of South Carolina. Her professional interests include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Positive Psychology; Trauma-Informed Practice; and Urban School Psychology.
Recommended For
This course is recommended for all mental health, behavioral health, and addictions professionals who are seeking additional knowledge about using mindfulness and modification therapy to treat impulsive, addictive, and self-destructive behaviors. This course is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Define, describe, and discuss the meaning, rationale, strategies, practices, and specific techniques recommended for helping clients learn how to engage in mindful refusal skills.
Define, describe, and discuss the meaning, rationale, strategies, practices, and specific techniques for helping clients learn how to engage in mindful assertiveness skills.
Describe and discuss the specific MMT sessions and recommendations/practices to address the topics of acceptance, tolerance, communication, and empathy.
Describe and discuss the recommendations and practices that therapists can use to help clients integrate and generalize the skills they have learning in therapy.
Describe and discuss the recommended strategies to help clients make a workable plan for the future.
Availability
This course is available starting Dec 2nd, 2020 and expires Jan 4th, 2039
Disclosure to Learners
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Planners and Reviewers
The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.
Material Authors
There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course Creator
Anna Lynn Hollis, Ph.D., School Psychologist – No relevant financial relationships.
Commercial support
There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.
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