Cross-Cultural CBTm Workshop – Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with mindfulness (CBTm)

Cross-Cultural CBTm Training for Clinicians

The Cross-Cultural CBTm Workshop supports individuals working with diverse cultural groups to learn more about our culturally responsive Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Mindfulness (CBTm) program.

This training introduces the core principles of CBTm while focusing on how these approaches have been adapted to better support individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and communities.

Participants will gain practical knowledge about CBT, while integrating cultural awareness and culturally relevant examples.

This training can be taken as:

Foundational preparation for delivering Cross-Cultural CBTm
Professional development for clinicians working with diverse populations
An introduction to CBT-based concepts

What You Will Learn

Participants will develop skills in:

Core CBTm principles and strategies
Integrating mindfulness within CBT frameworks
Applying culturally responsive approaches to therapy
Understanding cultural influences on mental health and help-seeking
Strengthening therapeutic relationships across cultures

Who Should Attend

This training is designed for clinicians and mental health professionals, including:

Counsellors and therapists
Nurses and allied health professionals
Community mental health providers
Psychologists
Social workers
Psychiatrists
Community Leaders/Advocates

Next Step: CBTm Facilitator Training

Clinicians who wish to deliver CBTm groups or programs are encouraged to complete the CBTm Facilitator Training in addition to this course. The facilitator training provides hands-on instruction and guidance on delivering CBTm programming in clinical and community settings.

Contact

To register for the training, or if you have questions about the program, please contact:

Hani Ataan Al-Ubeady RMFT-C.C.C. -RCIC
Cross Cultural Mental Health Specialist
Mental Health Services – Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
hataanalubeady@wrha.mb.ca
204-583-4559