This experiential continuing education program is designed for psychologists and mental health professionals seeking to deepen their capacity to integrate mindful movement and inquiry into clinical or educational settings. Drawing from evidence-based contemplative practices, somatic psychology, and trauma-informed care, this training will offer practical tools for guiding clients in embodied awareness, emotional regulation, and insight-oriented exploration.
Particular attention will be given to adapting practices to meet the needs of diverse clients, including those with trauma histories or physical limitations. Clinicians will come away with a grounded understanding of how to effectively bring body-based mindfulness into their work.
CE Learning Objectives
Following this training, participants will be able to:
1. Identify and describe two core principles of mindful movement as they relate to psychological processes and therapeutic goals.
2. Demonstrate three techniques for guiding mindful movement that support embodiment and presence.
3. Describe two trauma-sensitive principles when introducing movement and inquiry to clients.
4. Describe two elements of structured inquiry that has intention of supporting clients to reflect on their internal experiences during and after movement.
5. Describe two ways to adapt mindful movement and inquiry practices to fit diverse clinical populations and settings.
6. Describe two potential benefits of mindful movement and inquiry for emotional regulation, interoception, and psychological well-being.
SUGGESTED READINGS
Baer, R., Crane, C., Miller, E., & Kuyken, W. (2019). Doing no harm in mindfulness-based programs: conceptual issues and empirical findings. Clinical psychology review, 71, 101-114.
Target Audience
This presentation is intended for licensed mental health professionals and advanced graduate student trainees seeking licensure who have completed at least one MBCT, MBSR, or similar 8-week Mindfulness Based Program that included training in formal mindfulness meditation practice while sitting, standing, lying down, and moving. The instructional level of this presentation is INTERMEDIATE.
Presenter
Éowyn Ahlstrom, M.Ed., LMT, RYT brings decades of experience as a skilled mindfulness teacher and practitioner in the healing arts. With a seamless integration of mindfulness, meditation, movement, contemplation, and engagement, she designs clear, personalized and engaging programs suitable for individuals and groups at all levels of experience. At the core of her own practice and work is the embodiment of awareness and compassion, with a dedication to imparting these qualities to others. She holds a master’s degree from the American College of Education, specializing in health and wellness, is a registered yoga teacher, a certified MBSR and CCT teacher and a licensed massage therapist. Additionally, she is the author of the compelling volume of poems titled "Mindscapes: Practice Poems.” Her contributions to the field include the development of the MBSR2 curriculum at the Mindfulness Center at Brown University; teaching and consulting for research studies at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at the Cambridge Health Alliance. For several years, she led the Mindful Center at Brown's community and online programs efforts, where she continues to lead MBSR teacher trainings.
Continuing Education
- Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists (except those licensed in the state of NY for this event because presenter does not have a doctorate *). Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- This program provides TWO (2) CE credits
- PBTA is also an authorized provider of CE credits for Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Clinical Social Workers licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. Non-Psychologist Licensees outside of PA & practitioners outside of the USA please confirm eligibility with your specific licensing board.
- Full attendance with video display is required to obtain CE credit for this program. APA guidelines do not permit PBTA to issue partial CE credits. No refunds are provided for CE programs. No exceptions allowed.
- All events are Eastern Time Zone
- Contact PBTAcontinuingeducation@philabta.org if you need any learning accommodations no later than one week before event.
- *NY CE standards require the presenter to be licensed in clinical psychology for CE to be awarded to NY psychologists and this presenter does not meet those criteria. Thus, PBTA cannot offer psychologists LICENSED IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK CE FOR THIS TRAINING because it is not taught by a licensed psychologist .
