24 Must-Have Mindfulness Techniques for Clinicians: Skills and Tools from DBT, ACT and More for Enhanced Treatment of Trauma, Anxiety, and Grief

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Katelyn Baxter-Musser, LCSW, C-DBT Related seminars and products

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Katelyn Baxter-Musser, LCSW, C-DBT, is a licensed clinical social worker and is certified in dialectical behavior therapy (C-DBT) through Evergreen Certifications Institute and is certified in EMDR. She works in private practice where her areas of expertise include the treatment of trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues.

Her DBT training is one of PESI’s most in-demand programs attended by tens of thousands of clinicians worldwide. Ms. Baxter-Musser incorporates DBT into her practice in working with adolescents and adults presenting with a variety of concerns. Her years of experience using DBT principles in her practice have helped her clients to develop healthier coping skills, better process their past traumas, and increase their ability to identify and cope with destructive emotions.

Ms. Baxter-Musser is also an EMDRIA-approved consultant who previously sat on the EMDRIA Standards and Training Committee and was the co-regional coordinator for the EMDRIA Southern Maine Regional Network. She is also a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and the National Center for Crisis Management.

 

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Katelyn Baxter-Musser is the owner, operator, trainer of Inner Awakening Counseling & Consulting. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Katelyn Baxter-Musser is a member of EMDRIA, the National Association of Social Workers, the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, the National Center for Crisis Management, and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.
PESI and Katelyn Baxter-Musser are not affiliated or associated with Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, or her organizations.

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Objectives

1. Utilize DBT mindfulness skills to promote emotional regulation, enhance distress tolerance, and foster interpersonal effectiveness.
2. Apply mindfulness strategies from ACT to help clients enhance their ability to stay present in the moment and cultivate non-judgmental awareness.
3. Analyze the impact of traumatic experiences on the development and maintenance of symptoms and avoidance and describe the role of mindfulness in mitigating these symptoms.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness exercises as interventions for reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
5. Identify potential benefits and drawbacks of mindfulness-based interventions for individuals experiencing grief and connect to the implications for clinical practice in supporting individuals coping with loss.
6. Gain insight into the various ways in which therapists incorporate mindfulness techniques into treatment, the challenges they encounter, and the strategies they employ to address these challenges.

Outline

DBT Mindfulness Skills for Almost Any Client: Reduce Clients’ Stress, Increase Their Self-Awareness, and Help Them Regulate Emotions

• Mindful Breathing techniques to reduce stress and anxiety in your clients
• Present Moment exercises for awareness of thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations
• Urge Surfing techniques to help clients regulate intense urges and reduce impulsivity
• Non-judgmental Stance exercises to improve self-esteem and reduce interpersonal conflict

The Clinician’s Guide to ACT Mindfulness Interventions: 4 Top Tools for Clients to Manage Negative Thoughts and Build Resilience

• Mindful Acceptance for non-judgmental attitude towards thoughts and emotions
• Defusion techniques to help clients distance themselves from negative thoughts
• Values Identification and Commitment for motivation and greater sense of purpose
• Self-compassion practices for improved selfesteem and resilience

Revitalize Trauma and Anxiety Treatment with Mindfulness: Complementary Techniques for Managing Triggers, Interrupting Anxiety and Reducing Avoidance

• Grounding exercises to manage triggers following traumatic experiences
• Body Scanning techniques for greater awareness of bodily sensations
• Mindful Breathing techniques to reduce physical tension and promote relaxation
• Power of the Pause exercise to slow automatic anxiety responses and increase sense of control
• Thought-Stopping techniques to interrupt and redirect anxiety-provoking thoughts
• Mindful Exposure and Response Prevention techniques to help clients reduce avoidance behaviors

Mindfulness for Grief and Loss: Help Clients Reflect, Accept and Cultivate Gratitude for Healthier Grieving

• Mindful Reflection exercises for greater insight and acceptance following loss
• Techniques to develop non-judgmental attitudes towards grief-related thoughts
• Cultivating Gratitude to increase resilience and improve mood
• Compassionate Presence for improved emotional regulation and reduced distress

Strategies for Integrating Mindfulness Techniques into Clinical Practice

• Practical tips and strategies for integrating mindfulness techniques into your clinical work
• Case examples of mindfulness used in specific therapeutic scenarios
• Avoiding misapplication
• Addressing the needs of diverse populations and cultures
• Research, risks and limitations of mindfulness-based interventions

Target Audience

• Counselors
• Social Workers
• Addiction Counselors
• Case Managers
• School Counselors
• Marriage and Family Therapists
• Therapists
• Art Therapists
• Physicians
• Nurses
• Other Mental Health Professionals