Introduction to Meditation, Mindfulness, and Guided Imagery

Introduction to Meditation, Mindfulness, and Guided Imagery

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Program Description: This program will introduce participants to the evidence-based practices of Meditation, Mindfulness and Imagery that may assist with self care and enhance the care of their patients. Through lecture, experiential activities and discussion they will identify the stress and relaxation response, types of meditation and imagery as well as indications for use in acute, outpatient and self-care.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

• Discuss the indications and contra indications for use of meditation, mindfulness and imagery in the acute care and outpatient settings
• List two evidence-based research studies supporting practice in mindfulness, meditation or imagery
• Experience the role of the practitioner and recipient of an imagery session

Joint Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, Northwell Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designations: *CME PENDING

• Physicians Northwell Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• Nurses Northwell Health designates this activity for 7 ANCC contact hours.
• Physician Assistants Northwell Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 7 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
• Social Workers Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health is recognized by the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) State Board for Social Work as an approved provider for continuing education for Licensed Social Workers, #0406 (7) contact hours.

Disclosure Policy: Northwell Health adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME-CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Planner and Speaker’s Disclosures:

Course Director(s): Deborah McElligott, DNP has nothing to disclose.

Planner(s): Deborah McElligott, DNP, Marie O’Brien, DNP, Dr. Nina Vincoff, Bella Grossman PhD, Frank Rizzuto, PA have nothing to disclose.

Coordinator: Deborah DiMisa has nothing to disclose.

Speaker(s): Deborah McElligott, DNP, Marie O'Brien, DNP have nothing to disclose.

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Time: 12-4pm

Location: 1500 Old Northern Blvd 2nd Floor Roslyn, NY 11576

Price: $195//$156 for Northwell Employees (please call for discount code)

*No refunds after 48hrs prior to the event*

If you have any questions, please give the Center a call at 516-858-3095 or email us integrativemedicine@northwell.edu