UPSKILL MICRO-CREDENTIAL
Mindfulness in Therapy (MIT)
At its base, mindfulness can be considered a natural human state whereby individuals experience and attend to the present moment. Mindfulness interventions to train individuals how to incorporate this practice into daily life have been around for thousands of years, considered to have been initiated through Buddhist teachings as a way of finding spiritual enlightenment.
Practitioners integrating mindfulness into their therapeutic practices are ethically responsible for the assessment of a client’s capacity to engage in mindfulness strategies, as well as the identification of specific practices which are both appropriate to the client’s presentation, and which support the therapeutic goals of the intervention. Therefore, the focus of this Upskill is to offer practical examples of ways in which clinicians can gain experience in using mindfulness both with their clients and in their own lives.
Course Delivery
Online, Self-paced
Duration
2 months (full time)
Structure
1 Unit
Why study an Upskill Micro-Credential
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Our micro-credential courses are extremely applicable to people from all work and education backgrounds. Our courses cover diverse content areas relevant to an array of professional contexts.
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Course Overview
This Upskill enables therapists to gain a deeper view of mindfulness and how it can be incorporated into your practice.
This course has been specifically designed for helping professionals, building on your existing knowledge, skills and practical experience, and helping you develop understanding, techniques and strategies to assist you as you continue your professional journey.
The Course includes a Study Guide, a Book of Readings, and recorded webinars, and is completed through passing a multiple-choice assessment. The Study Guide will take you through the core content of the course, including information about mental health presentations within the field of human services, professional considerations, examples of practices for your work with clients, and more. These are supported by selected readings (all contained within the Book of Readings), each of which has been selected to expand or elaborate upon a particular area of knowledge or skill.
Upon completion of this course you will have:
Course Outline
This Course is divided into 4 Parts:
This first section explores the difficulties experienced by the therapeutic community in defining the concept of Mindfulness. It attempts to clarify the concept through discussion of many common principles underlying mindfulness practice and summarises recent scientific evidence as to the effectiveness of mindfulness practices in the reduction of mental health issues. This helps the therapist to understand and explain what is (and what is not) mindfulness.
Like any other therapeutic modality, a practitioner should have a clear understanding of the methodology, and belief in its efficacy in order to utilise it effectively with clients. The premise of mindfulness is that it requires rehearsal and integration into daily life in order to have long-term benefits. A clinician who engages in mindfulness in their own life is far more likely to facilitate mindful strategies with clients, as this often requires practical mirroring through matching breath, role modelling strategies and guiding the practice.
A 2007 survey by Psychotherapy Network magazine found that ‘Mindfulness Therapy’ was the third most popular therapeutic approach within the Western Psychotherapeutic field, with 40.1% of respondents stating they used this modality (McCown, 2013). The challenge faced by mental health practitioners wanting to incorporate mindfulness into their therapeutic interventions, is in understanding the variety of ways in which mindfulness can be utilised, from brief interventions for acute distress within session, to formalised and scripted programs.
Due to the generalist and often over-used term of Mindfulness, many clients will have preconceived ideas about what the practice of mindfulness actually is. Barriers to engagement through misinformation will need to be openly discussed with clients to ensure they have a clear understanding of the type of mindfulness strategy the clinician is hoping to employ, as well as the intended outcomes of the intervention. As mindfulness invites the client to experience their internal and external world in new ways, choosing the right moment to introduce mindfulness to your client is imperative. By ensuring the therapeutic alliance is strong, and that the moment is likely to yield a positive experience of mindfulness, will assist the client in being open to future mindfulness-based work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we deliver micro-credential courses in a range of areas. Our micro-credentials are between 20 and 40 hours of deep, rich, learning in specific areas.
All micro-credentials lead to a Digital Badge and Certificate of Attainment. They are self-paced and assessed through multiple-choice.
Some of our micro-credential courses include Creative and Critical Thinking, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Working with Mental Health, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, and many more. You can find a catalogue of all courses here: AIPC Upskill
Our AIPC Upskill courses are all micro-credentials, which means you receive a Digital Badge and Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion.
Our micro-credentials are between 20 and 40 hours of deep, rich, learning in specific areas.
Some of our micro-credential courses include Creative and Critical Thinking, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Working with Mental Health, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, and many more. You can find a catalogue of all courses here: AIPC Upskill
No, anyone can enrol in an AIPC Upskill micro-credential course.
Our Upskill micro-credential courses are self-paced and online. Each courses includes a Study Guide, a Book of Readings, and recorded webinars; and are assessed through multiple-choice questions.
Our micro-credential courses are between 20 to 40 hours of learning.
Upskill micro-credential courses comprise multiple-choice, online assessments. For successful completion of an assessment, you are required to attain a minimum 65% pass rate. As the assessment is competency-based, if you don’t pass on your first try, you will have the opportunity to review and re-submit your answers (there are no re-attempt limits).
Upon completion of an Upskill micro-credential course you receive an electronic Certificate of Attainment and a Digital Badge. A Digital Badge is a form of Digital Credential (also known as ‘micro-credential’) that can be verified/validated online. A digital badge signals your achievement to potential employers and stakeholders, as they are able to verify your learning/skill acquisition outcomes in real-time, over the web.
A Digital Badge is a form of Digital Credential (also known as ‘micro-credential’) that can be verified/validated online. A digital badge signals your achievement to potential employers and stakeholders, as they are able to verify your learning/skill acquisition outcomes in real-time, over the web.
As Upskill micro-credential courses cover a variety of topics and are relevant to diverse professions, you should check the CPD requirements of your industry association.
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
If you're not satisfied we'll give you your money back.
Zero Risk
Your enrolment comes with a guarantee that empowers you to enrol risk-free. if, for any reason whatsoever you decide you do not want to proceed with your course within 30-day, we will give you a 100%, no questions asked, money back guarantee.
