Overview

The APS hosts this activity with the Positive Psychology Interest Group (PPIG).

This webinar will familiarise attendees with the difference between formal and informal mindfulness activities, and how it is possible to apply positive psychology principles to a mindfulness exercise to shift the focus to enhancing well-being rather than managing ill-health. The webinar will:

• review current mindfulness evidence base,

• highlight potential adverse effects and contraindications, 

• demonstrate two mindfulness exercises that can be used as positive psychology interventions,

• cover the PERMA-H model of positive psychology, and

• provide an opportunity to participants to experience two positive psychology-informed mindfulness activities that can be used with clients.

Level of Learning

Intermediate. This activity is targeted to those with some prior learning on the topic.

Duration of access

Access to the recording and presenter slides is for 12 months from the date of confirmed registration.

APS CPD-Approved

This activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality. Learn more about the APS CPD Approval process.

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Activity details

On-demand webinar recording.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:

• describe the PERMA-H model,

• discuss the current body of evidence for use of mindfulness-based interventions, including adverse effects and contraindications, and

• apply the principles of the PERMA-H model to two mindfulness activities.

Presenter(s)

Katherine Watson MAPS

About the presenter(s)

Katherine Watson (BAComm, BSocSci Hons, MPsych), is a Clinical Psychologist working in private practice. Before becoming a psychologist Katherine worked for an Oncology-related NGO, providing individual and group support for people affected by cancer. This piqued her interest in psychology, especially the positive psychology approach. Fast forward to now, Katherine has her own private practice in Sydney. Outside of psychology, Katherine is a keen long-distance runner and combines this interest with travel whenever possible.