Webinar | Clinical Use of Mindfulness for the Treatment of Anxiety

Presenter: Diana Winston Moderator: Dr. Nikola Alenkin, LCSW CEUs: 2 Description: Significant evidence supports the efficacy of mindfulness in addressing anxiety. In this workshop we will learn the basic mindfulness approach and tools relevant to working with anxiety, with an emphasis on a 4-step model: (1) calm (2) awareness of anxiety via the RAIN methodology (recognize, allow, investigate, not identify with), (3) cultivating kindness for self in the midst of anxiety, and (4) “enlisting the wisdom mind”. Then we will focus on particular practices which clinicians can do both to deepen their own mindfulness practice and to work with individuals in anxious states. Previous exposure to mindfulness would be helpful. Learning Objectives: At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Articulate scientific studies that emphasize mindfulness use for anxiety. Utilize a 4-step model for working with anxiety: calm, aware, kind, think. Interpret the RAIN methodology for personal and clinical use. Practice the 4-step model to be used within a clinical setting.