Open to: recovery workers, yoga teachers and anyone who has experienced addiction.
Clinically, Addiction is characterised by a loss of control over drug use as indicated by continued use despite negative consequences (APA,2000). In the emerging neurobiological framework, addiction is beginning to be thought of, as a chronic relapsing disease of the brain. With one of the prevalent features being vulnerability to relapse. Early studies of generic inpatient programmes treating alcohol addiction found that 80-90% of patients suffered relapse (when defined as one drink) with the first year.
Currently, CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) offers much of the relapse prevention treatments. According to the CBT model, changing dysfunctional thoughts and coping responses reduces relapse (Marlatt & Gordon 1985). Additionally, building confidence in the ability to cope with high risk situations also increases the likelihood of continued abstinence.
So, what if the efficacy of CBT and other treatment methods could be drastically improved by a programme that draws upon the ability for the brain to change behaviour and structure given the proper circumstances?
Minded Institute has developed a professional training programme to support recovery workers or yoga teachers wishing to develop mind & body practices for addictions.
In this four day specialised training we will share cutting edge scientific information and practices known to change the brain, and shown to develop confidence in the client group.
On the course we will look briefly at possible reasons why people become addicted to substances or behave in certain ways. This will require that we look into early environment and also consider genetic implications.
Additionally, to get a more in-depth understanding from a neuroscientific perspective, we will explore some associated neurotransmitters.
It is also useful to understand how neurogenesis or creation of new brain cells can occur. This is so we can be better informed about how specific co-ordinated movement can assist with this process in our client group.
A commonality in all mental health populations is lack of ability to concentrate. Consequently, we will spend some time looking at some different methods available that have been found to raise or develop powers of concentration.
When the quality of mind has been raised to a certain level, we can initiate mindfulness as method of observing the mind. Mindfulness has been proven to have many benefits including strengthening the part of the brain we need for rational and inhibitions.
We will share evidence- based knowledge from the scientific community, together with real life experience in treating addiction through yoga and mindfulness.
You will be given a manual and CD for home practice and to share with clients.
So what are we looking at again?
- Why do we become addicted to substances or behaviour patterns?
- What happens to the central nervous system when we have been self medicating?
- What happens to our breath?
- What is neurogenesis, and how is it thought to occur?
- What happen in the brain when we practice yoga and mindfulness?
- How can we promote new brain growth through these practices?
- What is concentration & why is important to promote this skill in our clients?
- What is mindfulness & how do we teach people how to be with the mind?
- We will glance into early environment, genetics & neurotransmitters
- A certificate of attendance and CPD points from the Minded Institute
- One 4 Week Course developed over four years of working with yoga and relaxation practices in addiction and recovery settings.
- Yoga Nidra practice specifically created for recovery.
- Mindfulness Practices
- Neuroscience of Addictions
- Science of Breath
- Psychotherapeutic holding techniques
- Safety and grounding
Shaura Hall has a wealth of experience in addictions. She has worked delivering yoga and relaxation in the recovery field since 2009. She is a trained MBRP (Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention) facilitator and addictions recovery coach. As well as being a Yoga Therapist for mental health she has an additional 500+ hours yoga teacher training in kundalini yoga, yoga nidra & yoga for chronic conditions.
She is working towards a BA in Philosophy and Psychological studies with the Open University.
Heather Mason develops innovative methods for mental health treatment drawing on her robust educational background including an MA in Psychotherapy, an MA in Buddhist Studies and an ongoing MSc in Neuroscience. She is also a 500 RYT, a yoga therapist and an MBCT facilitator. Heather develops protocols for different client populations by translating cutting edge research from the psycho-biology and neuro-biology of stress into yoga practices, breathwork, mindfulness interventions and therapeutic holding. Further she is involved in research on the efficacy of these practices. Heather also trained with the Boston Trauma Center on yoga Therapy for trauma and now lectures with the team on the neurobiology of trauma and the neurological mechanisms of yoga and mindfulness as relevant interventions. She regularly writes and lectures on mind body therapy.
Heather also teaches the science of breath to Harvard medical students in Boston.
Clinically, Addiction is characterised by a loss of control over drug use as indicated by continued use despite negative consequences (APA,2000). In the emerging neurobiological framework, addiction is beginning to be thought of, as a chronic relapsing disease of the brain. With one of the prevalent features being vulnerability to relapse. Early studies of generic inpatient programmes treating alcohol addiction found that 80-90% of patients suffered relapse (when defined as one drink) with the first year.
Currently, CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) offers much of the relapse prevention treatments. According to the CBT model, changing dysfunctional thoughts and coping responses reduces relapse (Marlatt & Gordon 1985). Additionally, building confidence in the ability to cope with high risk situations also increases the likelihood of continued abstinence.
So, what if the efficacy of CBT and other treatment methods could be drastically improved by a programme that draws upon the ability for the brain to change behaviour and structure given the proper circumstances?
Minded Institute has developed a professional training programme to support recovery workers or yoga teachers wishing to develop mind & body practices for addictions.
In this four day specialised training we will share cutting edge scientific information and practices known to change the brain, and shown to develop confidence in the client group.
On the course we will look briefly at possible reasons why people become addicted to substances or behave in certain ways. This will require that we look into early environment and also consider genetic implications.
Additionally, to get a more in-depth understanding from a neuroscientific perspective, we will explore some associated neurotransmitters.
It is also useful to understand how neurogenesis or creation of new brain cells can occur. This is so we can be better informed about how specific co-ordinated movement can assist with this process in our client group.
A commonality in all mental health populations is lack of ability to concentrate. Consequently, we will spend some time looking at some different methods available that have been found to raise or develop powers of concentration.
When the quality of mind has been raised to a certain level, we can initiate mindfulness as method of observing the mind. Mindfulness has been proven to have many benefits including strengthening the part of the brain we need for rational and inhibitions.
We will share evidence- based knowledge from the scientific community, together with real life experience in treating addiction through yoga and mindfulness.
You will be given a manual and CD for home practice and to share with clients.
So what are we looking at again?
- Why do we become addicted to substances or behaviour patterns?
- What happens to the central nervous system when we have been self medicating?
- What happens to our breath?
- What is neurogenesis, and how is it thought to occur?
- What happen in the brain when we practice yoga and mindfulness?
- How can we promote new brain growth through these practices?
- What is concentration & why is important to promote this skill in our clients?
- What is mindfulness & how do we teach people how to be with the mind?
- We will glance into early environment, genetics & neurotransmitters
What you will take away from this training course?
- A certificate of attendance and CPD points from the Minded Institute
- One 4 Week Course developed over four years of working with yoga and relaxation practices in addiction and recovery settings.
- Yoga Nidra practice specifically created for recovery.
- Mindfulness Practices
- Neuroscience of Addictions
- Science of Breath
- Psychotherapeutic holding techniques
- Safety and grounding
Facilitators Shaura Hall Heather Mason.
Shaura Hall has a wealth of experience in addictions. She has worked delivering yoga and relaxation in the recovery field since 2009. She is a trained MBRP (Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention) facilitator and addictions recovery coach. As well as being a Yoga Therapist for mental health she has an additional 500+ hours yoga teacher training in kundalini yoga, yoga nidra & yoga for chronic conditions.
She is working towards a BA in Philosophy and Psychological studies with the Open University.
Heather Mason develops innovative methods for mental health treatment drawing on her robust educational background including an MA in Psychotherapy, an MA in Buddhist Studies and an ongoing MSc in Neuroscience. She is also a 500 RYT, a yoga therapist and an MBCT facilitator. Heather develops protocols for different client populations by translating cutting edge research from the psycho-biology and neuro-biology of stress into yoga practices, breathwork, mindfulness interventions and therapeutic holding. Further she is involved in research on the efficacy of these practices. Heather also trained with the Boston Trauma Center on yoga Therapy for trauma and now lectures with the team on the neurobiology of trauma and the neurological mechanisms of yoga and mindfulness as relevant interventions. She regularly writes and lectures on mind body therapy.
Heather also teaches the science of breath to Harvard medical students in Boston.
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