This workshop provides an introduction to mindfulness-based interventions to increase awareness of triggers and automatic reactions in the service of reducing heavy drinking and drug use, as well as the risk of relapse to substance use following treatment. This workshop will include a review of outcomes from three randomized clinical trials of MBRP and our ongoing work using adaptations of MBRP in an outpatient alcohol clinic and a residential treatment facility for individuals with substance use disorder. The workshop will be experiential providing the opportunity to learn about the intentions and principles of mindfulness based interventions through mindfulness practices. Original webcast date: Feb. 3, 2017.

Learning Objectives

1. Explain the theoretical and empirical foundations underlying a mindfulness-based approach to the treatment of substance use disorders.

2. Describe the key practices, adaptations, and challenges of mindfulness practices for use with alcohol and drug users.

3. Explain how to implement mindfulness-based practices into the clinical treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders and basic principles for conducting mindfulness-based intervention research.