Mindfulness in Practice: IFnT Short Course 

Presenters: Pauline Skeates and Sandy Fabrin

Our Level 2 Professional Development Course for People Who Work with People 

Take your mindfulness training up a level. Introducing Mindfulness in Practice, our Level 2 professional development course for people who work with people, supported by the latest research in Neuroscience and Mindfulness. 

“The quality of our thinking determines the quality of our brain architecture & the resultant quality of our mental and physical health.” Dr Caroline Leaf 

Current research shows that the practical application of neuroscience principles in therapy enhances positive psychological change and growth. Mindfulness trains our ‘mind’ to harness our ‘brains’ natural capacity for structural re-configuration. The data is so compelling; we can no longer ignore it. Learning how to harness the restructuring capacities of the brain is a new wave of therapy. Insight Focus NeuroTherapy employs the findings of neuroscience and provides the necessary components and processes needed to utilise the brain’s innate capacity to change at a structural and functional level. This is known as neuroplasticity – neurological restructuring as a result of input from the environment. Insight Focus NeuroTherapy is effective because it: 

• Reduces fear through acceptance and kindness 
• Links symptoms with implicit memories 
• Enhances awareness of deep implicit material and insights 
• Optimizes cognitive dissonance when new awareness’ and old beliefs are held in juxtaposition 
• Utilizes the self-organizing capacities of the brain for neural reconfiguration to occur 
• Promotes integration of dissociated parts 
• Results in behavioural and cognitive benefits leading to improved wellbeing 
• Results in the discovery and emergence of Ipseity 
• Is non-directive, ensuring the client is empowered 
• A gentle process that is easy to understand and apply 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND 
This course is suitable for those who work within; the health and psychological professions, people who work with people, those who have completed Level 1 Insight International courses (including Introduction to Mindfulness) and for those who wish to enhance their personal growth and development. 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT 
This well-researched course, with an emphasis on neuroscience, is comprised of teaching and practical tools that are readily applicable. This course also provides a comprehensive teaching on how to facilitate neurological restructuring – rewiring the brain. 

Course notes – value $50. Reference reading. Email follow up. 1 group supervision session – value $100. A copy of our book From Distress to De-stress – value $13 

We are committed to fostering an encouraging and safe learning environment, where you can interact with like-minded people. Come and join us to rewire your brain for success. 

COURSE OVERVIEW 
Day One The Science of the Brain. Day Two The World of Awareness. Day Three Insight on Relationships. + Insight on Attachment. Day Four Pathways to Change and New Growth. + Fear Reduction and Softening of Defences. Day Five Emergent Insights and Neural Reconsolidation. Day Six Consolidation and Synchronicity

Pauline Skeates (B Couns, RGON, Dip NPU, Cert IFT, Cert RF) is the director of Insight-International and developer of Insight Focused Therapy (IFT). She leads the work internationally and in New Zealand as well as being the founder and director of the busy Auckland therapy centre Insight Counselling Services. She is the proud mother of three adult children and ‘GG’ to her three beautiful grandchildren. Her years of experience and her vibrant and informative teaching style have earned her a reputation as a speaker in many countries around the world. 

Sandy Fabrin (B Couns, RGON, Cert. IFT, Family Court Reg, NZCCA, ACC Reg) works in private practice with Insight Counselling Services. Her particular interest is to use creative means for therapeutic ends, facilitating a healing process incorporating principals of Insight Focused Therapy. Sandy tailor fits her therapeutic approach to suit the needs of each individual. Her approach can also incorporate Art Therapy. For those specifically interested in Art Therapy, Sandy offers individual and/ or group sessions. Sandy is the mother of four relentlessly creative, adult, children.

Insight on Mindfulness

Presenters: Pauline Skeates and Sandy Fabrin

WANT TO MOVE? 
Whether we know it or not our brains are constantly receiving new information. Running out of space? In a noisy world it can be hard to figure out what to think and do. Supported by the latest research into Neuroscience, discover how mindfulness can help your mind and life move with our level 1 introductory Insight to Mindfulness course. 

Mindfulness has been proven to be one of the most effective tools for reducing stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms. This 6 week training (one evening per week) is for anyone who wants to retrain their brain to become calmer, more in control and happier. 

• Become better at managing stress and resolving conflicts 
• Learn to reshape your thoughts to be more positive 
• Learn how to overcome emotions and simply enjoy life more 
• 6 weeks / 2 hours per evening 
• In a small and safe group 
• Includes course notes and mindfulness exercises 

Why learn the practice of mindfulness? On average, we spent around 47% of our day lost in thought. Thinking about the pressures of work, the stress of raising a healthy family or dreaming about things in the future. Mindfulness is a scientifically proven method of caring for one of the most valuable assets we have, our mind. It is one of the most effective tools for reducing stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms. This 6 week training (one evening per week) is for anyone who wants to retrain their brain to become calmer, more in control and happier. 

Pauline Skeates (B Couns, RGON, Dip NPU, Cert IFT, Cert RF) is the director of Insight-International and developer of Insight Focused Therapy (IFT). She leads the work internationally and in New Zealand as well as being the founder and director of the busy Auckland therapy centre Insight Counselling Services. She is the proud mother of three adult children and ‘GG’ to her three beautiful grandchildren. Her years of experience and her vibrant and informative teaching style have earned her a reputation as a speaker in many countries around the world. 

Sandy Fabrin (B Couns, RGON, Cert. IFT, Family Court Reg, NZCCA, ACC Reg) works in private practice with Insight Counselling Services. Her particular interest is to use creative means for therapeutic ends, facilitating a healing process incorporating principals of Insight Focused Therapy. Sandy tailor fits her therapeutic approach to suit the needs of each individual. Her approach can also incorporate Art Therapy. For those specifically interested in Art Therapy, Sandy offers individual and/ or group sessions. Sandy is the mother of four relentlessly creative, adult, children.