Mindfulness and Psychotherapy:
Deepening our Theory and Practice
A symposium hosted by the Centre for Diversity in Counselling and Psychotherapy,
Department of Adult Education and Counselling Psychology (OISE)
May 1st, 2010, OISE, University of Toronto
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Tony Toneatto (Senior Scientist, Clinical Research Department, Centre
for Addiction and Mental Health, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry,
University of Toronto)
Dr. Ana Bodnar (Clinical Psychologist, Adjunct Faculty, OISE and Co-director
of Toronto Institute For Mindfulness and Psychotherapy at TAPE)
The study and practice of mindfulness are being increasingly linked to and interwoven with the field of
psychotherapy. Research, theory and practice using diverse populations and varied methods continue to
reflect this ever-emerging relationship. The symposium "Mindfulness and Psychotherapy: Deepening
our Theory & Practice," happening on May 1st 2010, will explore our understanding of mindfulness and
its relation to psychotherapy through speakers, poster and paper presentations, and practice-based
workshops. We invite and welcome all those interested to attend and/or participate!
Themes for papers, practical workshops and posters:
-Mindfulness and Psychotherapy
-Mindfulness and Therapist Self-Care
-Mindfulness and Spiritual Development
- Mindfulness and Multicultural/Diversity Counselling and Psychotherapy
-Mindfulness with Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Addictions, and other Clinical
Issues
-Mindfulness Outside of the Therapy Office
-Mindfulness and Healing from Various Spiritual Traditions
-Current and Emerging Themes in Mindfulness Research
-Personal and Professional Reflections on the Role of Mindfulness
-Clinical Applications
-Case Studies and Reflections
-Review Papers
-Working with Couples and Families from a Mindfulness Perspective
-Workshops on the Practice of Mindfulness in Psychotherapy
Proposal Submission Requirements:
Name:
Mailing Address:
Email:
Fax:
Telephone:
Indicate in what format you will be presenting and its corresponding theme. Participants
can offer a maximum of one presentation.
Title of Presentation:
Abstract (150-250 words):
Audio/Visual Requirements (computers not provided):
Deadline: March 17th, 2010
Send Proposals by email to: Mariya Kochetkova, CDCP
cdcp@oise.utoronto.ca