Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, and Self-Transcendence:
How Mindfulness-based Practices Transform the Brain
with David R. Vago, Ph.D.
This 4 Hour Home-Study Program Provides 4 CE credits
Program Description:
Mindfulness is rapidly being integrated into current psychological treatment protocols as a method of systematic training to stabilize attention, improve self-awareness, and reduce perseverative forms of emotional reactivity; however, clinical protocols remain diverse in their implementation and neurobiological mechanisms by which mindfulness functions in select populations are currently unclear.
This presentation will contextualize mindfulness across clinical and scientific contexts. The psychological and cognitive processes as well as the underlying neurobiology supporting existing mindfulness-based meditation practices will be examined in detail for both novice and expert practitioners. A systems-based model of mindfulness will be presented describing a core set of skill-based meditative practices that function to improve self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence.
Findings from the extant literature will be integrated into this model so that participants will better understand how self-processing and the brain networks supporting aspects of the Self are transformed through mindfulness-based practices. Connections between Dr. Vago’s research and the Unified Mindfulness System of meditation will be discussed. Finally, suggestions will be made for incorporating mindfulness-based practices into a model of clinical care for both caregivers and patients across clinical contexts.
This intermediate program provides mental health providers with an understanding of the underlying neurobiological mechanisms involved in mindfulness practice, providing a conceptual framework for utilizing different mindfulness- based practices in select populations.
Course Outline:
- What is mindfulness? How is it studied?
- Research evidence for mindfulness – it’s promises and limitations.
- The psychological, cognitive and neurobiological processes related to mindfulness.
- The S-ART model of mindfulness.
- Incorporating S-ART across clinical contexts.
- What is mindfulness? How is it studied?
- Research evidence for mindfulness – it’s promises and limitations.
- The psychological, cognitive and neurobiological processes related to mindfulness.
- The S-ART model of mindfulness.
- Incorporating S-ART across clinical contexts.
Learning Objectives:
- Define mindfulness and describe its use across clinical contexts.
- Describe mindfulness as a method for improving self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART).
- Summarize the psychological and cognitive processes as well as the underlying neurobiological mechanisms that support models of core mindfulness-based meditation practices.
- Explain how to apply mindfulness to the care of patients and to providers.
- Describe the relationship between S-ART and the development of concentration, sensory clarity, and equanimity.
Learning Objectives:
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CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS: 4 CE credits are available to psychologists and other mental health professionals. We suggest checking with your state licensing board to confirm they will accept credits from APA approved sponsors before taking the program.
Here's What You'll Get:
Everything is yours to keep and permanently access inside your Unified Mindfulness Student Dashboard
- Streaming videos available 24/7 on any device so you can watch when it's convenient for you
- Printable Quickstart Guide so you can dive right into the course material
- Handout - "4 Neural Systems of Self Processing (“Selfing”) modulated by mindfulness-based practice"
- Handout - "What is Neuroplasticity?"
- Interactive quizzing to enhance your retention of the material (and make it fun too!)
- Certificate of Completion from Unified Mindfulness upon successful completion of the course
- Streaming videos available 24/7 on any device so you can watch when it's convenient for you
- Printable Quickstart Guide so you can dive right into the course material
- Handout - "4 Neural Systems of Self Processing (“Selfing”) modulated by mindfulness-based practice"
- Handout - "What is Neuroplasticity?"
- Interactive quizzing to enhance your retention of the material (and make it fun too!)
- Certificate of Completion from Unified Mindfulness upon successful completion of the course
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We invite you to take this comprehensive training program 100% risk-free. So we guarantee that you're either completely satisfied with this program or just let us know within 30 days of registration and get a full, no-questions-asked refund.
About the Instructor:
David Vago is the research director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and director of the Contemplative Neuroscience and Integrative Medicine (CNIM) Laboratory at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is an associate professor in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and department of Psychiatry. He is also a research associate in the Functional Neuroimaging Laboratory (FNL), Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), Harvard Medical School.
He has completed post-doctoral fellowships in neuroimaging and mind-body medicine, as well as the Stuart T. Hauser Research Training Program in Biological & Social Psychiatry. David has previously held the position of Senior Research Coordinator for the Mind & Life Institute and is currently a Mind and Life Fellow, supporting the Mind and Life mission by advising on strategy and programs.
Dr. Vago has no conflict of interest concerning Unified Mindfulness (UM-UM/HUB) and receives no commercial support for this program beyond a presenter’s stipend.
Unified Mindfulness makes all of our programs accessible to individuals with disabilities, according to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information on accommodations please contact us here:
Register Here for this Course Only $197
and get permanent, 24/7 access to the videos on any device, the downloadable Quickstart Guide, the interactive quiz and your Certificate of Completion.
Continuing Education Credits: 4 CE credits are available to psychologists and other mental health professionals. We suggest checking with your state licensing board to confirm they will accept credits from APA approved sponsors before taking the program.
About Unified Mindfulness:
Unified Mindfulness (UM-HUB LLC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Unified Mindfulness (UM-HUB LLC) maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
For more information, please visit the American Psychological Association Website here (search UM-Hub LLC).
Course Details:
CE Registration Fee: $197.00
Non-CE Registration Fee: $147.00
Location: 100% Online and Self-Paced
Course Length: 4 Hours
CE Credits: 4 CE credits are available to psychologists and other mental health professionals. We suggest checking with your state licensing board to confirm they will accept credits from APA approved sponsors before taking the program.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Registration fee is 100% refundable for 30 days after registration.
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