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Join us for this interactive, intensive workshop to learn the what, why and how of applying mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for chronic pain and other health conditions.
Presented by Associate Professor Melissa Day
University of Queensland
This is an all-day, fully catered workshop, with 7 hours CPD.
Venue:
Easts Bondi Junction
93-97 Spring Street #Level 1 Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
Join us for this interactive, intensive workshop to learn the what, why and how of applying mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for chronic pain and other health conditions.
Psychological treatments have been shown to be efficacious for managing and coping with chronic health conditions, including chronic pain. While cognitive-behavioural therapy is the current gold standard treatment, there is individual variability in treatment response and not all individuals achieve meaningful improvement. Thus, there is a need for a “menu of evidence-based options” to be available for clients, such that they can choose their preferred treatment approach. One more recently developed treatment that has a building body of evidence to support its efficacy is Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), which is an innovative approach that seamlessly integrates mindfulness- and cognitive-behavioural principles. Research has demonstrated that MBCT is efficacious for a number of conditions, and the evidence-base regarding the application of this approach to chronic pain and associated co-morbid mental health conditions is promising.
By participating in this workshop you will learn: (1) the theory underlying MBCT for chronic health conditions broadly, with an emphasis on chronic pain, (2) the expanding evidence-base that supports the implementation of this approach, (3) the neuromodulatory mechanisms that have been empirically shown to underlie improved pain and other symptom improvement, as well as (4) the core skills needed in applying this therapeutic approach clinically. A step-by-step guiding framework for delivering the 8-session MBCT protocol will be provided. Several mindfulness meditation and cognitive-behavioural practices will be interactively taught via didactic and experiential exercises for both clinical application and as a tool for therapist self-care. There will be plenty of opportunities for discussion and questions throughout. Finally, recently completed, on-going and future research directions associated with MBCT will be discussed, and recommended resources for continued learning provided.
This workshop was presented at our 2024 national conference in Brisbane / Meeanjin - and was very well received - now you can see this fabulous workshop locally!
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Event detail:
This event is a full-day workshop from 9am-5pm, with 7 hours CPD.
The ticket includes all catering - morning and afternoon tea plus lunch - please advise your dietary requirements when you book your ticket.
Frequently asked questions
Is the event catered?
Yes - please provide any dietary restrictions.
Are there any refunds?
Cancellations attract a 25% processing fee. Cancellations within one week of the event attract a 50% processing fee. Cancellations within 24 hours of the event will not be refunded under any circumstances. If you wish to transfer the name of your registration to someone else there is no charge.
How do I get to the venue by car?
There are a number of parking station options nearby to this venue. Attendees can park at the nearby Eastgate shopping centre for a flat rate of $15, via a a pre-paid ticket from the venue (Easts). You make this transaction at the security desk at the venue entry.
How do I get to the venue by public transport?
There are many options for public transport - refer https://transportnsw.info/trip#/trip
What if I have COVID?
AACBT requests that any delegate who is feeling unwell or has cold or flu like symptoms, or who may have been in contact with someone with COVID-19, not attend our events. If, on medical grounds, you are unable to attend an event owing to COVID-19, you must cancel in writing by email.
AACBT Full Members can access the early-bird pricing until 31 May 2025.
Dr Day completed her MA and Ph.D. in Clinical Health Psychology with a focus on pain management, and then completed a post-doctoral research fellowship in pain psychology. She is now an endorsed Clinical Psychologist and Health Psychologist in Australia, and works as an Associate Professor in the School of Psychology at The University of Queensland and is an affiliate Associate Professor at the University of Washington.
Dr Day’s program of research has received over $15 million USD in funding and is focused on implementing randomised controlled trials to evaluate the efficacy and mechanisms of cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness-based interventions for chronic pain conditions. She has published over 70 peer reviewed journal articles, and recently published a sole authored book with Wiley titled, “Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Pain: A Clinical Manual and Guide”.
