Room: Paradise B
Speaker(s):
James Smith, MEd, PhD
Presentation: Every person has a healthy self-critic that performs important functions in our lives. For some, that unhealthy self-critic gets sick, becoming the Pathological Critic. The Pathological Critic is that voice that tells us harmful messages about ourselves. Responding to this internal voice effectively is important for our overall mental health. In this presentation, Dr. Smith will discuss what the Pathological Critic is, experiences that promote its developmental, and how to quiet it using foundational Mindfulness principles.
Objectives:
- Describe the 3 core principles of Mindfulness
- Review the meaning and origin of the “Pathological Critic”
- Apply the 3 core principles of Mindfulness to creating effective responses to the Pathological Critic
- Participants will consider the application of creating Mindfulness-based responses to the Pathological Critic with clients in clinical settings
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