Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness & EFMT w/ Bill Gayner

On Episode 8, Matt chats with Social Worker, Psychotherapist and developer of Emotion Focused Mindfulness Therapy (EMFT)- Bill Gayner. Bill dives into his history with Buddhism, some of the ethical issues that surround the religion and how this and his mindfulness practice led him to the social work field. His background working in a hospital setting working with gay and bisexual men with HIV as well as his time as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Toronto have led Bill to many years practicing and teaching mindfulness to mental health professionals, residents and social work students. Throughout this episode Bill gives us an overview of Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness, Meditation and how his experience and learning has led to the creation of EFMT. Bill cites many of his mentors, teachers and research that has helped him to create this modality and provides insight into how EFMT is facilitated in group therapy. If you're interested in finding out more about Bill and his upcoming trainings check out www.mindfulfeeling.caAlso, Bill and his colleagues Rodelyn Wisco and Cleo Haber will be providing a one-hour online workshop, “Meditation and Empathic Exploration in Emotion-Focused Mindfulness Therapy" in the upcoming online Mindful Society Conference on Saturday, May 2nd, 1:30-2:30 p.m.https://amindfulsociety.org/conference-program/ For an overview of EFMT:https://mindfulfeeling.ca/about-emotion-focused-therapy/orientation-to-efmt-meditation/https://mindfulfeeling.ca/my-paper-on-efmt-has-been-published/Centre for Psychology & Emotional Health: https://www.cpeh.ca/bill-gaynerTouching the Earth: https://secularbuddhistnetwork.org/touching-the-earth-exploring-a-new-secular-self-help-mindfulness-group-approach/