Trainer
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Dr Sarah FrancisTrainer | ResearcherDr Sarah Francis is a registered psychologist trained and experienced in mindfulness theory and practice. Sarah has qualifications in both psychology and education holding degrees of PhD., M.Psych., M.A., B.Ed., as well as a Diploma in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Sarah has worked as a teacher, human resources manager, general manager of learning and development, business consultant and psychologist. She is the author of Workplace Communication: A Teacher’s Guide (Pitman, 1993) and co-author of The Clinical Handbook of Mindfulness‐integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (Wiley, 2018).
Sarah’s mindfulness training includes training in Mindfulness integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She has researched the measurement of mindfulness and completed her PhD researching the impact of mindfulness on well-being and the effectiveness of group-based MiCBT as a transdiagnostic intervention.
Sarah regularly conducts MiCBT training courses for depression, anxiety and stress and conducts mindfulness training for health professionals, post-graduate students and corporate groups. Sarah is the Melbourne MiCBT Interest Group’s convenor and works closely with Dr Bruno Cayoun and the researcher and trainer group at the MiCBT Institute. Having attended many courses and teachings on Buddhism over the past 25 years and undertaken meditation retreats in Australia and Nepal, she is well equipped to integrate key aspects of eastern and western psychology.
Sarah works in private practice in Melbourne.
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Organiser
The Melbourne Mindfulness Institute provides mindfulness training in a range of contexts enabling people to apply a mindfulness-based approach to daily life while improving their sense of well-being. Our approach uses Mindfulness integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT).
1-day Online Mindfulness Meditation Retreat
Overview
The Melbourne Mindfulness Institute invites practicing MiCBT Therapists who have completed the MiCBT Foundation Course to join a 1-day online mindfulness meditation retreat. This specialised retreat is designed to refine your application of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MiCBT) while also promoting your personal well-being through mindfulness practice.
Schedule of Activities
The retreat incorporates a balance of structured learning and mindful reflection.
Activities include:
– Guided Meditations led by Dr. Sarah Francis
– Interactive Sessions to explore advanced MiCBT techniques and clinical applications.
– Group Discussions to collaborate with peers and share insights into integrating mindfulness into practice.
– Personal Reflection Exercises focused on nurturing your own mindfulness skills.
Join Us
Take the next step in mastering mindfulness and enriching your therapeutic practice by joining this exclusive retreat. Register today and engage in a day of meaningful practice, learning, and connection.
Hourly Schedule
Schedule
- 8:00 - 8:15
- Welcome and Topic Program Review
- 8:15 - 9:00
- Meditation 1 - PMR/MOB
- 9:00 - 9:45
- Meditation 2 MOB
- 9:45 - 10:30
- Topic 1 - MiCBT Applications
- 10:30 - 11:00
- Morning Tea
- 11:00 - 11:45
- Meditation 3 - Body Scan
- 11:45 - 12:30
- Meditation 4 - Body Scan
- 12:30 - 13:30
- Lunch
- 13:30 - 14:30
- Meditation 5 - Body Scan
- 14:30 - 15:15
- Meditation 6 - Body Scan
- 15:15 - 15:30
- Afternoon Tea
- 15:30 - 16:30
- Topi 2 - MiCBT Applications and Reflections on Own Practice
- 16:30 - 17:00
- Retreat Close
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