Introduction to Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MiCBT)

This two hour course on Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MiCBT), is delivered by Dr Bruno Cayoun, Clinical Psychologist and principal developer of Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MiCBT).

Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MiCBT) is an evidence-based integration of mindfulness core principles (in the Burmese Vipassana tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin) with solid and well-established methods of cognitive and behavioural therapies in the West.

MiCBT consists of a four-stage transdiagnostic treatment approach used to address acute and chronic conditions, and prevent relapse in various psychological disorders.

This presentation introduces the main therapeutic principles of MiCBT, its theoretical foundation, and its effects across conditions. It also expands our common understanding of operant conditioning, which provides a strong neuro-behavioural basis for this approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn from the principal developer and senior teacher of MiCBT.

Who should register? This content is best suited for social workers (or other allied health professionals) specialising, or wishing to specialise, in mental health practice.

Learning Objectives

In this introductory presentation, participants will learn about:

• The origins, purpose, and process of mindfulness
• The empirical evidence supporting the efficacy of MiCBT across a range of mental health presentations
• The co-emergence model of reinforcement as the rationale and theoretical foundation for using MiCBT
• The four stages of MiCBT, including:

1. The use of mindfulness as means of emotion regulation (Stage 1 of MiCBT)
2. Integrating mindfulness and CBT to reduce avoidance (Stage 2 of MiCBT)
3. Integrating mindfulness and CBT to improve interpersonal communication (Stage 3 of MiCBT)
4. Integrating mindfulness, compassion, and CBT to improve well-being and prevent relapse (Stage 4 of MiCBT)

AASW Credentials: Mental Health (Focussed Psychological Strategies); Clinical

Presenter

Dr Bruno Cayoun is a Clinical Psychologist and principal developer of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. He is Director of the MiCBT Institute, a leading provider of MiCBT training and professional development to mental health services and professional associations internationally since 2003.

Dr Cayoun maintains a private practice in Hobart, Australia, undertakes mindfulness research at the MiCBT Institute, and co-supervises several studies in collaboration with various institutions, including Monash University, University of Tasmania, University of Technology Sydney, Massey University and Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman (Iran). He has practised mindfulness meditation (Vipassana) and undergone intensive training in France, Nepal, India and Australia since 1989.