8-Week Continuing Education Program
Launching Fall 2026
Mindfulness as a Clinical Stance
An 8-week professional development program for psychotherapists and counselling professionals interested in integrating mindfulness within relational clinical practice.
OPCC’s Mindfulness in Clinical Practice program explores mindfulness not simply as a technique, but as a reflective stance that supports presence, containment, and thoughtful clinical intervention.
A Reflective Approach to Mindfulness in Psychotherapy
Mindfulness has become widely discussed in psychotherapy, yet its integration into clinical practice requires careful consideration.
This program explores how mindfulness can support the therapist’s presence, emotional regulation, and reflective capacity within the therapeutic relationship.
Through guided practice, discussion, and clinical reflection, participants will examine how mindfulness intersects with relational psychotherapy, supervision, and the development of clinical awareness.
The program is designed for practicing clinicians seeking to deepen their reflective practice rather than learn a standardized intervention protocol. Participants receive a Certificate of Completion indicating training hours.
Program Structure
Format
Live Online Sessions
8 weeks
2-hour sessions
Small cohort learning environment
Sessions combine:
- Guided mindfulness practice
- Clinical reflection
- Case discussion
- Experiential exercises
Additional readings and short reflective exercises may be assigned between sessions.
What Participants Will Explore
Participants will engage with topics such as:
- Mindfulness and therapeutic presence
- Containment and emotional regulation in the therapist
- Mindfulness within relational psychotherapy
- Ethical considerations in introducing mindfulness in therapy
- Trauma-sensitive approaches to mindfulness
- The role of reflective awareness in clinical decision-making
The emphasis of the program is on clinical integration and reflective practice.
Who This Program Is For
This program is designed for:
- Registered Psychotherapists
- Social Workers
- Counselling professionals
- Psychologists
- Advanced trainees in psychotherapy programs
Participants should have an existing interest in psychotherapy practice and reflective clinical work.
Program Approach
OPCC Continuing Clinical Education programs emphasize:
- Small cohort dialogue
- Experiential learning
- Reflective clinical thinking
- Relational and psychodynamically informed perspectives
- Ethical and culturally attuned practice
Programs are designed to support thoughtful professional development rather than provide standardized clinical protocols.
The Mindfulness in Clinical Practice Certificate is planned to launch in Fall 2026.
Registration details, tuition, and program schedule will be announced in advance of the program start date.
Clinicians who join the interest list will receive early notification when registration opens.
Join the Interest List
If you would like to receive updates about this program, please join the interest list below.
Mindfulness in Clinical Practice is offered as part of OPCC Continuing Clinical Education.
Continuing Clinical Education programs are professional development programs and are not vocational programs under the Ontario Private Career Colleges Act.
Participation does not lead to professional licensure or designation. Participants receive a Certificate of Completion documenting training hours.