Both EMDR Therapy and mindfulness meditation are intended to eliminate human suffering. While EMDR Therapy was developed to relieve extraordinary suffering from traumatic experiences, the aim of mindfulness practice is to relieve everyday, mundane suffering. The two approaches complement each other in the goal of relieving all human suffering.
The workshop is designed to explore these two practices and how their applications can lead to changes in mental states and traits (stages) of consciousness. Participants will explore how these practices can help promote the development of “higher waves” of human consciousness. You will be invited to consider client profiles suggesting referral for EMDR Therapy, mindfulness training, or both. Finally, the benefits of mindfulnesspractice for your own life and work will be discussed.
Regular Rate: $125
BIPOC/Working 30+ hours in community mental health Rate: $90
Repeat Attendee: 50% discount*
*Must include details of past attendance in the Discount Notes section when registering. Only applies to prior attendees of the Miracle of Mindfulness event with George Abbott, not for attendees of other Abbott-Lobenstine events.
The workshop provides 5 EMDR CEs and 5 CE hours through NBCC for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs are included. Some states (such as NY State) may require separate approval for CEs in that state. Clinicians in those states will not receive professional CEs.
Ash Sabripour
amsabripour@gmail.com
Abbott-Lobenstine.com
What's in the workshop?
Dr. Abbott will explore similarities and differences between mindfulness meditation and EMDR Therapy. Participants will come to understand more about EMDR from the twenty-five-hundred-year-old practice of mindfulness AND more about the practice of mindfulness from the 30-year-old practice of EMDR Therapy!
The workshop includes lecture, case illustrations, experiential practices, video, and discussion.
What can I expect to learn?
See how both EMDR Therapy and Mindfulness Meditation bring people to focus on their mental contents, emotions, and body sensations. Consider the potentials of these practices to help patients reach into higher levels of consciousness, however briefly, to solve problems that evade conventional levels of consciousness.This event presents a unique opportunity to reflect on information as provided by the leader in conjunction with your own professional and personal experiences, including engagement with various exercises in the workshop.
Discover what the ancient techniques of mindfulness meditation teach us about EMDR. And, learn more about mindfulness meditation from EMDR Therapy! Recognize and value the occasional spontaneous emergence of higher states of consciousness during EMDR Therapy. Take part in a profound exploration that can raise awareness in your work to assist those who are affected by trauma — especially traumatic loss.