WMHCA: Guided Meditation Skills for Therapist
Presented by
Anthony Rella, MA, LMHCThis course will focus on the possible uses of meditation to facilitate therapy and support clinicians in developing the skills and confidence in their own ability to effectively and safely facilitate clients into and out of a guided meditative state.
Overview
Many therapeutic approaches incorporate meditation-informed practices as interventions to help clients resource themselves, practice intrapsychic skills, or address deeply rooted materials. Facilitating meditation effectively is its own unique skill set that does not always come naturally. This course will focus on the possible uses of meditation to facilitate therapy and support clinicians in developing the skills and confidence in their own ability to effectively and safely facilitate clients into and out of a guided meditative state.
Outline: Introduction through Structuring a Guided Meditation, including discussion (30 minutes). Skills for Guiding Meditation (30 minutes). Break (10 Minutes) Participant Practice (30 Minutes) Processing/Discussion/Questions (10 minutes) Addressing Client Issues (10 Minutes)
About the Presenter
Anthony (Tony) Rella is an Internal Family Systems therapist and clinical supervisor in Seattle, Washington, working primarily with men's issues, complex trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, guilt and accountability, and other therapists.