In the online IoPT Café meeting Amy Spatz gave a presentation on the topic of ‘IoPT and Mindfulnes’. Amy talked about how mindfulness can be adapted to complement IOPT processes and integration, including an optional trauma-informed mindful body scan. The recording is available, feel free to drop a little note to info@ioptcafe.com to ask for the link to the recording.
Dr Amy Spatz has worked for two decades as a researcher and educator in psychology and medical education. She focuses on healthcare communication, empathy and wellbeing, having introduced or advised upon mindfulness education across several medical schools.
Her doctoral research explored the relationship between interpersonal mindfulness, empathy and early trauma in medical students. Drawing on the biopsychosocial model, she provides trauma-informed mentor training and academic support. She also offers Identity Oriented Psychotrauma Therapy (IOPT) for individuals and groups. She is a Fellow of the UK Professional Standards Framework.
Presentation by Amy Spatz
