Overview

The APS Yoga & Psychology Interest Group is pleased to announce our first webinar for 2026. Mindfulness in Practice: Evidence, Embodiment, and Sustainable Self-Care for Psychologists

Presented by Craig Hassed | APS Psychology & Yoga Interest Group

Join this live 75-minute national webinar (60-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A) exploring the science and application of mindfulness within contemporary psychological practice.

Drawing on current empirical research, this session examines mindfulness as both a clinical intervention and a core self-care competency for psychologists. Participants will review evidence relating to stress physiology, attentional and emotional regulation, neuroplasticity, and burnout prevention—while also considering limitations, contraindications, and ethical delivery.

The presentation integrates mindfulness with embodied approaches, including yoga and movement-based regulation, highlighting shared mechanisms such as interoception, vagal tone modulation, and attentional training. Practical guidance will be provided on teaching mindfulness in trauma-sensitive ways, avoiding oversimplification, and integrating brief, evidence-informed practices into busy clinical settings.

This session is designed for psychologists seeking a research-grounded, ethically informed, and sustainable approach to mindfulness in both personal practice and client work

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Critically evaluate the empirical evidence underpinning mindfulness interventions, including effects on stress physiology, attentional control, emotional regulation, neuroplasticity, and burnout prevention.
2. Explain the shared mechanisms between mindfulness and embodied practices (e.g., yoga), including interoception, vagal tone modulation, and attentional training, and their relevance to psychological regulation.
3. Apply best-practice principles for teaching mindfulness ethically and trauma-sensitively within clinical settings, including brief, sustainable interventions suitable for therapy contexts.

Presenter(s)

Professor Craig Hassed

About the presenter(s)

Professor Craig Hassed OAM is an Australian general practitioner, academic, and internationally recognised leader in mindfulness education. He is an Associate Professor at Monash University and has been instrumental in integrating mindfulness into medical and health professional training for over two decades. Professor Hassed has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on mindfulness, stress, wellbeing, and performance, and co-authored several influential books in the field. He was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to medicine. His work focuses on translating contemplative practices into evidence-based, practical applications that enhance resilience, professional sustainability, and compassionate care within healthcare and psychology.

Notes

Registration includes a 75-minute Zoom with Q & A as well as the option to view the recording for 90 days after the event.

Target Audience

This event is aimed at all Psychologists.

Please note:

• This is a Member Groups event. All communication will be sent to the registrants’ registered email address. This includes event reminders with details (such as the Zoom link) and any pre-event or post-event resources, if provided by the facilitators.
• A post-event email will be sent within two weeks of the event’s completion to each registrant’s registered email address. This email will include the CPD certificate, event-recording, and any additional resources shared during the session.

Duration of Access

This event will be recorded. The recording will be emailed to all registered within 2 weeks post event and available for viewing up to 90 days.

CPD

It is up to attendees to assess and determine how learning from this event aligns with the requirements of their learning plan. The providers accordingly do not make any representation that the event counts towards attendees’ CPD learning requirements. If an attendee determines themselves that the learning they complete aligns to their learning plan, then they can decide to count those hours towards their CPD requirements for the registration cycle.

The information in this presentation has been prepared in good faith and for educational purposes only. Therefore, the information is general in nature and should not be relied upon in the treatment of any condition and you should seek your own independent professional and/or legal advice concerning any specific issue. The APS accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or decisions relating to the information. The content should not be reproduced without permission or unless permitted by law.

If you are experiencing registration difficulties please contact APS Events Support.