Many behavioral health professionals are unsure how to integrate positive psychology concepts and mind-body-spirit practices into their work with clients. What does the research reveal that is relevant to client growth, change, and well-being? How can therapists and others apply evidence-based concepts and techniques into traditional psychotherapy and counseling sessions?

This course presents exciting information about the driving tenets of positive psychology, and the science based mindfulness and mind-body-spirit approaches to wellness that can easily be integrated into psychotherapeutic work. Participants learn about research, tools, and techniques that increase therapeutic effectiveness and support positive client change. With over 20 years of experience in the field of psychology, Dr. Brancaleoni provides instruction on how to utilize exercises that help clients improve their levels of awareness, future outlook, and happiness. Attendees leave this seminar with practical and applicable tools for helping clients with impulsivity, feelings management, self-esteem, communication skills, and overcoming resistance — all presented in a simple, take away format.

Course Content:

OVERVIEW: POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY, MINDFULNESS, & THE MIND-BODY-SPIRIT PERSPECTIVE

• Positive psychology: from pathology to strengths, and from client functioning to client happiness
• Whole person wellness as a clinical approach and treatment goal

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: HAPPINESS & STRENGTHS

• Facilitating client happiness, optimism, and resilience for health, success, life satisfaction
• Identifying and using client strengths to drive treatment
• The curious therapist

THE MIND: HOW TO HELP CLIENTS CULTIVATE AWARENESS FOR POSITIVE CHANGE

• Mindfulness techniques to enhance psychotherapeutic treatments
  • Improve mental and emotional functioning
  • Change limiting perceptions and behaviors
  • Strategies to increase gratitude and engagement

THE BODY: HOW TO HELP CLIENTS WITH STRESS & COMMUNICATION

• Breathing, Posture, and Movement: Techniques to help clients gain

• Physical regulation and relaxation
• Emotional stability and strength
• Mental clarity
• Improved communication skills

• Therapist skills: reading client body language

THE SPIRIT: HOW TO HELP CLIENTS LIVE A MEANINGFUL LIFE

• Social connections: for health, wealth, and happiness
• The pleasant life, the good life, and the meaningful life

• Pleasures vs. gratifications – know the difference!

INTEGRATING POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY & MINDFULNESS IN PSYCHOTHERAPY

• An integrated clinical approach; assumptions, questions, and attention to client energy
• How do people sustain change?

• From desperation to inspiration