Mindfulness in Individual Therapy Training 

The use of the mindfulness/mindful awareness approach in individual therapy is generally an ambiguous subject due to its experiential nature. Its individual application in the world has been integrated into some behavioral therapies, such as ACT and DBT. However, these do not directly focus on mindfulness/mindful awareness; they merely integrate mindfulness into the therapeutic process. On the other hand, MBSR/MBCT, which are first-generation mindfulness-based approaches, are group programs. The use of mindfulness in individual care/therapy stems from the therapist's own mindfulness training and their own state of being mindful. Mindfulness is not a technique or a set of techniques. It is an experiential process rather than a conceptual one.

Mindfulness in Individual Therapy Modules 1 & 2: Embodying Mindfulness from Theory to Experience

Instructor: Prof. Dr. Zümra Atalay

• Theoretical structure of mindfulness-based approaches

• Embodiment of mindfulness skills in the therapist

• Mindfulness practices that can be used during the interview process

• Introduction to and acquisition of the Inquiry (Exploratory Questioning) skill

• Transition from theory to practice

Mindfulness in Individual Therapy Modules 3 & 4: Clinical Applications

Instructors: Prof. Dr. Zümra Atalay & Psychiatrist Dr. Berk Murat Ergün

Following the first two modules, which provide theoretical and practical information on adapting mindfulness to individual therapy along with its experiential structure—specifically focusing on the therapist establishing a relationship during the therapy process by displaying a mindful attitude—the third module will feature Psychiatrist Dr. Berk Murat Ergün and Prof. Dr. Zümra Atalay. They will explain the place of Mindfulness in 3rd Wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches, its presentation to the client within the context of a formulation, and its integration into therapy in clinical situations, accompanied by case examples.

Course Content

• The mindful attitude of the therapist

• Introducing Mindfulness to the client in a phenomenological and clinical context

• Developing the therapist's case conceptualization skills

• Noticing habit patterns and reflex responses

• Developing skills to meet thoughts and emotions from a Mindful perspective

• Making the ambiguous structure of Mindfulness understandable and distinct within 3rd Wave Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy approaches

Who Can Participate?

Mental health professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists, psychological counselors, resident psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses) and mindfulness instructors can participate in this workshop. Participants are required to submit their diplomas to the institute.

If you wish to participate in the modules separately, completing the first two modules beforehand is a prerequisite for the third module. You must submit your certificate of participation proving that you have previously completed the first and second modules to the institute.

A certificate of participation will be issued at the end of the course.

Upcoming Trainings

Training Schedule

Modules 1 & 2: Embodying Mindfulness from Theory to Experience

• Module 1: Saturday, July 11, 2026 (10:00-13:00 / Lunch Break / 14:00-17:00)

• Module 2: Sunday, July 12, 2026 (10:00-12:30 / Lunch Break / 13:30-16:00)

Modules 3 & 4: Clinical Applications

• Module 3: Saturday, August 8, 2026 (10:00-13:00 / Lunch Break / 14:00-16:30)

• Module 4: Sunday, August 9, 2026 (10:00-13:00 / Lunch Break / 14:00-16:30)

The training will consist of 4 modules over a total of 4 full days. The total training duration is 24 hours.

Training Fee

• Early Registration Period (Until June 19, 2026): 14,400 ₺ (12,000 ₺ + VAT)*

• Late Registration Period (After June 19, 2026): 15,600 ₺ (13,000 ₺ + VAT)*

* Total pricing for all 4 modules.

* The above pricing applies if all 4 modules are purchased together. If only Modules 1-2 or only Modules 3-4 are requested separately, the pricing is 8,400 TL (7,000 TL + VAT).

Location

The program will take place online via ZOOM.