Introduction to Fierce Self-Compassion, with Kristin Neff
Live Online via Zoom
60 days access
Workshop Description
When most people think of self-compassion, they consider the tender, nurturing aspect of this mindset that allows us to be with our pain and accept ourselves in a supportive way. But self-compassion can be fierce as well as tender.
Fierce self-compassion involves taking action in the world to protect, provide, and motivate ourselves to alleviate suffering. It means saying “no” to others who are hurting us – drawing our boundaries firmly. It helps us to take a firm stance against injustice or unfairness without dehumanizing others.
This workshop will focus on the fierce aspect of self-compassion through lecture and experiential exercises. By learning to balance fierce and tender self-compassion, you can begin to speak up, draw boundaries, and stand up for yourself with greater confidence.
The workshop is most relevant for those who already have some experience and knowledge of self-compassion.
CE Credits are available for live attendance at this workshop. See below for details.
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How can I attend this workshop?
- Register before August 30, 2025 and get 10% off at checkout.
- As an annual member, your 25% discount will be automatically applied to the full registration price at checkout
CE Credit Information
Professionals who attend this live event may be able to earn continuing education credits for this workshop (please check your licensing board) based on the following workshop objectives:
You will:
1) Explain the difference between fierce and tender self-compassion
2) Identify how the three key components of self-compassion are expressed when our aim is to protect ourselves
3) Utilize techniques to increase fierce self-compassion in everyday life
4) Assess areas of our lives where fierce self-compassion is needed
5) Identify barriers to drawing effective boundaries
Psychologists: Continuing Education Credit for this program is provided by UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This course offers 3.0 CE credits.
California licensed MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, LCSWs: Continuing Education Credit for this program is provided by UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. 3.0 CE credits may be applied to your license renewal through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. For those licensed outside California, please check with your local licensing board to determine if CE credit is accepted.
Nurses: UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP16351, for 3.6 contact hours.
Fees for CE credit: $35 paid with workshop registration or separately using this link
*You must 1) attend the entire live workshop via Zoom, 2) Ensure your Zoom name correctly identifies you, and 3) Fill out the required post-workshop CE Credit form within 2 hours of workshop completion to receive credits. We will send the certificate approximately 2 weeks after..
FAQs & Important Info
The workshop will be recorded. A couple of days after the event, we will send all registrants a link to the recording, which you can review at your convenience for the next 60 days.
The inability to attend the event live does not make one eligible for a refund. We encourage you to review more about our refund policy in its entirety here.
Yes, a limited number of scholarships are available at half of the full price. Those selected to receive the scholarship will be notified approximately two weeks prior to the event. To apply please fill out this form. Please see our workshop policies for more detailed information. Note: There are no scholarships or discounts for workhsops that are ticketed on a sliding scale basis.
Once you register for the workshop, you will immediately receive a confirmation email.
Two weeks before the workshop, you will receive an email with details about the workshop and the Zoom link.
Two hours before the workshop, you will receive a reminder email with the Zoom link.
After the workshop, you will receive an email with summary materials and a link to view the recording.
If you have questions, please email us at info@self-compassion.org
Our programs are designed to teach participants the tools needed to develop and cultivate a self-compassion practice. It is not a substitute for mental health care, personal therapy or medical treatment.
Personal safety and emotional wellbeing are the foundation of self-compassion training, and you are responsible for your own safety.
Teachers and facilitators are not expected, or able to provide medical and/or psychological care. Course experiences may bring up challenging memories or feelings.
If you have a history with a mental health condition or other concerns you think may impact your ability to take this course, please contact us or your healthcare professional to determine if this course is right for you. Your personal contact information may be used in the event the teacher or facilitator reasonably determines a need to call emergency services on your behalf.
If, in the opinion of the teachers and facilitators, you are not able to participate productively and appropriately in the event you have registered for, you may be asked to leave the workshop, or be removed from it.
Decisions of removal are to ensure that we provide the safest space possible for our participants and teachers. Please see details in our workshop policies regarding necessary participant removal and eligibility for refunds.
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Teacher
Kristin Neff
Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion more than twenty years ago. She has been recognized as one of the most influential researchers in psychology worldwide. Kristin runs the Self-Compassion Community, an online learning platform where people can learn the skill of self-compassion with the help of others. She is author of the bestselling books Self-Compassion and Fierce Self-Compassion. Along with her colleague Chris Germer, she developed the empirically-supported Mindful Self-Compassion program and co-founded the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. They co-wrote the best-selling The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and their latest book is Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout.
Organizer
- The Self Compassion Institute
- Contact: info@self-compassion.org
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When most people think of self-compassion, they consider the tender, nurturing aspect of this mindset that allows us to be with our pain and accept ourselves in a supportive way. But self-compassion can be fierce as well as tender.
Fierce self-compassion involves taking action in the world to protect, provide, and motivate ourselves to alleviate suffering. It means saying “no” to others who are hurting us – drawing our boundaries firmly. It helps us to take a firm stance against injustice or unfairness without dehumanizing others.
This workshop will focus on the fierce aspect of self-compassion through lecture and experiential exercises. By learning to balance fierce and tender self-compassion, you can begin to speak up, draw boundaries, and stand up for yourself with greater confidence.
The workshop is most relevant for those who already have some experience and knowledge of self-compassion.
CE Credits are available for live attendance at this workshop. See below for details.
