PESI offers several free training courses every year on the most current and effective approaches in therapy. It’s our way of giving back to our community of clinicians who are doing such important work in the world.
We’ve all heard “mindfulness works” and that it’s a foundation for change in therapy.
But what do you actually do?
If you’re curious about new, evidence-based ways to use mindfulness in your practice that go past “focus on your breath” mindfulness then....you'll want to be here!
Join 9 of the world’s leading trainers, like Mark Epstein, MD, Susan Pollak, MTS, MEd, EdD, and Judson Brewer, MD, PhD, as they show you practical and easy-to-use methods that can help your clients—all based on the latest evidence.
In this joyful and relaxed learning environment, you’ll learn unique strategies to apply mindfulness to tough clinical issues, like trauma, ADHD, substance use disorders, and grief and loss.
And this 2-day professional training is offered COMPLETELY FREE to therapists and healthcare providers.
By registering with your email today, you’ll get:
- A pass to every LIVE professional workshop on March 8-9, 2023
- 14 days of unlimited replays of every keynote and session
- Downloads of all training materials, slides, and client handouts
- MP3 downloads of 5 all-new mindfulness practices recorded by our speakers EXCLUSIVELY for attendees that you can use immediately in your practice
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If you’ve ever wanted to know how to really apply mindfulness-based strategies in therapy in the newest, most evidence-based way, AND train with the world’s most renowned experts – this professional training event is for you!
Live 2-Day Free
Virtual Training
The Mindfulness in Psychotherapy Summit
New Evidence-Based Interventions That Work
New Evidence-Based Interventions That Work
March 8–9, 2023
Can't attend live? Register anyway for 14-day free access to the training!
Click here for Credit hours breakdown
*CE hours are available for an additional cost. Register for more information.
*CE hours are available for an additional cost. Register for more information.
Summit Schedule — Day 1
All times are listed in Central Time
KEYNOTE: Mark Epstein, MD, author of the acclaimed Thoughts Without a Thinker, The Trauma of Everyday Life, Going on Being, and The Zen of Therapy
8:30–9:30 AM CST
“A groundbreaking work….The book will take its place among the classics of the literature of meditation.” —Jon Kabat-Zinn on Mark Epstein’s classic book Thoughts Without a Thinker
Acclaimed psychiatrist and mindfulness writer, Mark Epstein, MD, reflects on a deeply personal inquiry weaving together his Western psychology training with mindfulness. Using powerful client stories, he reveals how a therapist can cultivate wonder and trust in therapy, no matter how fraught our clients may seem.
Click here for information about Mark Epstein
Acclaimed psychiatrist and mindfulness writer, Mark Epstein, MD, reflects on a deeply personal inquiry weaving together his Western psychology training with mindfulness. Using powerful client stories, he reveals how a therapist can cultivate wonder and trust in therapy, no matter how fraught our clients may seem.
Click here for information about Mark Epstein
Anxiety, Panic, and Pain: Breathwork for Relief
9:45–11:15 AM CST
Ni-Cheng Liang, MD, ATSF | Click here for information about Ni-Cheng Liang
Ni-Cheng Liang, MD, ATSF | Click here for information about Ni-Cheng Liang
Award-winning pulmonologist and mindfulness teacher combines science and experiential exercises to teach you four ways to harness the breath for relief from anxiety, panic, and pain. How to prescribe specific breath practices based on cases will be addressed.
Grief and Loss: Mindful Writing to Wholeness
11:30 AM–1:00 PM CST
Marianela Medrano, PhD | Click here for information about Marianela Medrano
Marianela Medrano, PhD | Click here for information about Marianela Medrano
Grief and loss are everywhere. Aversion to it creates more suffering but “leaning in” can feel destabilizing and scary for clients. Learn to use mindful writing to help clients navigate their grief responses while staying grounded and connected to their wholeness throughout the process.
The Missing Ingredient in Trauma Treatment
1:30–3:00 PM CST
Susan Pollak, MTS, MEd, EdD | Click here for information about Susan Pollak
Susan Pollak, MTS, MEd, EdD | Click here for information about Susan Pollak
"An excellent guide, filled with skillful means and wise understanding."
—Jack Kornfield, PhD, on Susan Pollak’s classic book, Sitting Together: Essential Skills for Mindfulness-based Psychotherapy
Co-founder of the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Susan Pollak will reveal how mindfulness can hurt when applied incorrectly with traumatized clients and three core skills you need to integrate trauma-responsive mindfulness-based practices into your practice.
Co-founder of the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Susan Pollak will reveal how mindfulness can hurt when applied incorrectly with traumatized clients and three core skills you need to integrate trauma-responsive mindfulness-based practices into your practice.
Healing Depression and Anxiety with Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
3:15–4:45 PM CST
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Elaine Smookler, RP, CMT-P | {1989272_Elaine_SmooklerWithBio}
A review of over 200 studies found Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) as effective as antidepressants for reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Join Elaine Smookler, Mindful Magazine columnist trained by MBCT cofounder Zindel Segal, to help clients find new ways for on-the-spot stabilization of mind and mood.
Summit Schedule — Day 2
All times are listed in Central Time
Mindfulness for the Real World (aka Practices that Don’t Require You to Sit)
8:45–9:45 AM CST
Susan Pollak, MTS, MEd, EdD | Click here for information about Susan Pollak
Susan Pollak, MTS, MEd, EdD | Click here for information about Susan Pollak
Harvard Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Susan Pollak, has watched her students struggle with seated meditation for years. In this session, she will share her most accessible and practical mindfulness exercises—all of which don’t require formal seated practices.
Harnessing Mindfulness to Combat Cravings, Anxiety, Addiction, and Habits
10:00–11:00 AM CST
Judson Brewer, MD, PhD | Click here for information about Judson Brewer
Judson Brewer, MD, PhD | Click here for information about Judson Brewer
From compulsive smart phone use to excessive drinking, we are all vulnerable to addictions. Internationally known psychiatrist and mindfulness trainer, Jud Brewer, will teach you about “the craving mind” and how to use the latest mindfulness science to tackle tough addictions in clinical work.
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics – A Fireside Chat
11:15 AM–12:15 PM CST
Jeff Warren | Click here for information about Jeff Warren
Jeff Warren | Click here for information about Jeff Warren
New York Times #1 Bestselling author Jeff Warren, in his practical and humorous style, will debunk myths and misconceptions that keep people from meditating and offer tips to strengthen our meditation practice. Bonus points if you’re a fidgety skeptic and hate to meditate.
Compassionate Self-Study: A Mindfulness-Based Approach to Addressing Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma
12:45–2:15 PM CST
Gail Parker, PhD | Click here for information about Gail Parker
Gail Parker, PhD | Click here for information about Gail Parker
Pioneer in the integration of yoga, psychology and meditation, Dr. Gail Parker, shares how we are all impacted by the impacts of race-based traumatic stress, regardless of race and ethnicity. She will teach us the first step in preparing to effectively deal with ethnic and race-based stress and improve our cultural responsiveness through mindfulness-based approaches.
ADHD and the Mindful Path
2:30–4:00 PM CST
Merriam Saunders, LMFT, ADHD-CCSP | Click here for information about Merriam Sarcia Saunders
Merriam Saunders, LMFT, ADHD-CCSP | Click here for information about Merriam Sarcia Saunders
A specialist in neurodevelopmental disorders, Merriam Saunders, LMFT, ADHD-CCSP, will teach you effective, integrative mindfulness-based approaches to working with clients with ADHD.
Live 2-Day Free
Virtual Training
The Mindfulness in Psychotherapy Summit
New Evidence-Based Interventions That Work
New Evidence-Based Interventions That Work
March 8–9, 2023
Can't attend live? Register anyway for 14-day free access to the training!
Click here for Credit hours breakdown
*CE hours are available for an additional cost. Register for more information.
*CE hours are available for an additional cost. Register for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
This event is free to attend, however if you would like to earn CE credit and receive a certificate for your attendance, be sure to click the “Upgrade to CE” button in your portal after registering. Enter your credit card information and complete the upgrade to become eligible to earn CE for attending this event! It’s that easy!
If you can’t attend live, sign up for FREE anyway and access the recording for 14 days. You can also purchase the self-study version of the summit to earn 14.5 CE credits (which includes the 2 free bonus sessions!), and complete the training whenever is most convenient to you!
Mindfulness is one the best integrative approaches in psychotherapy. It’s commonly integrated with popular approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT and relational therapies.
You’ll receive access to download the 5 free mindfulness audio meditations in your portal immediately after registering for this event!
On-Demand Bonus Sessions When You Upgrade to
Unlimited Access!
Mindfulness-based Interventions for use in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Merriam Saunders, LMFT, ADHD-CCSP | Click here for information about Merriam Sarcia Saunders
An increasing number of adults are being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder for the very first time in their lives. Mindfulness has been shown to help autistic clients reduce anxiety, increase social/emotional reciprocity, reduce rumination and increase emotional regulation. This course will provide an in-depth look at social and emotional impacts for adults living with level one ASD and how mindfulness interventions can improve treatment outcomes. Specific mindfulness exercises will be provided for use in your clinical practice.
Mindfulness-Centered CBT: Daily Practices for Managing Stress and Anxiety
Seth Gillihan, PhD | Click here for information about Seth Gillihan
This presentation offers clinicians practical daily practices for integrating mindfulness-centered CBT practices into one’s daily routine, from the first moments after awakening until going to bed at night. These practices are specifically designed for clinicians to support clients in more effective stress and anxiety management, as well as to increase self-efficacy to handle challenging emotional states.
Live 2-Day Free
Virtual Training
The Mindfulness in Psychotherapy Summit
New Evidence-Based Interventions That Work
New Evidence-Based Interventions That Work
March 8–9, 2023
Can't attend live? Register anyway for 14-day free access to the training!
Click here for Credit hours breakdown
*CE hours are available for an additional cost. Register for more information.
*CE hours are available for an additional cost. Register for more information.
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