Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Mindfulness (CBTm) New Facilitator Training April 9, 2026

In this workshop trainees will learn the 5-session Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with mindfulness (CBTm) class content, developed in partnership by a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, and other mental health professionals, as well as with feedback from previous CBTm participants

What is CBTm?

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Mindfulness (CBTm) is a skill-based educational program designed to help build resilience and improve mental wellbeing through evidence-based self-management strategies.
• The development of this program began in 2016 with a Manitoba Patient Access Network Grant, with the goal of improving timely access to evidence-informed mental health care.

Why should I participate in this training?

• To learn about the development of the CBTm program from the CBTm Hub Team.
• To learn key cognitive and behavioural concepts, and how to apply them with your clients/patients.
• To learn about good quality resources and gain access to CBTm materials (i.e., PowerPoint slides and handouts) to deliver the program in group settings or on an individual-basis with your clients.

Training will include content focused on:

• The Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) model
• Mindfulness meditation principles and tools
• Goal setting, using the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) strategy
• Healthy and realistic thinking, including common thinking traps
• Basics of behaviour therapy
• Healthy living strategies that can improve mood and anxiety (e.g., caffeine intake, healthy eating, alcohol or substance use, sleep hygiene)
• Anger, assertiveness, and self-compassion
• Problem-solving techniques
• Coping with stress and wellness planning

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

• Explain the development and rationale for CBTm classes addressing mood, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress symptoms and disorders
• Describe strategies used by the CBTm Hub Team to implement CBTm classes across Canada—including primary care, military, veteran, and self-help settings—to reduce wait times and improve mental health outcomes
• Demonstrate how CBTm content has been adapted for diverse populations, including public safety personnel, youth, and Indigenous communities
• Identify strategies for incorporating symptom measurement and outcome monitoring during CBTm classes
• Describe opportunities to engage clients and patients in a research study evaluating a free, web-based, self-directed CBTm course
• Complete 7.25 hours of training in CBTm class content

This training workshop may be right for you if:

• You have received training or have experience with CBT
  o Those attending the facilitator training workshops are expected to have prior training and experience in offering CBT services. At this time, we do not provide training or certification in conducting CBT.
• You are interested in delivering CBTm at your place of work

Agenda    Workshop times are in Central Standard Time zone

0900-1000 Background, Implementation, and the Science Behind CBTm Classes
1000-1015 Overview of Training
1015 -1030 Break
1030-1130 Class 1: CBT Model & Cognitive Therapy
1130-1230 Class 2: Behaviour Therapy & Goal Setting
1230-1300 Lunch Break
1300-1400 Class 3: Healthy Living & Sleep
1400-1500 Class 4: Problem Solving
1500-1515 Break
1515-1615 Class 5: Responding to Stress & Wellness Planning
1615-1645 Implementation, Research, and the Evaluation of CBTm
1645-1715 Questions, Feedback, and Evaluation of the Training

This workshop will be delivered online via Zoom only. Connection details will be emailed to registered participants 24 hours in advance of the session date.

Registration

Physicians: $500

Other MB Health Professionals: $150

Other Out-of-Province Health Professionals: $200

Residents/Students: $80

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the CPD Medicine Program, University of Manitoba for a maximum of 7.25 hours.
Participants should only claim credit for the actual number of hours attended.
The University of Manitoba CPD Medicine Program is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME).

Cancellation Policy
In accordance with CPD Medicine policy:

• More than 14 days’ notice: A refund will be issued, minus a 20% administrative fee (up to a maximum of $200).
• Less than 14 days’ notice: No refund will be provided.

Special refund requests may be submitted to the event coordinator for consideration by the Scientific Planning Committee Chair or the Program Director.