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Self-compassion involves treating ourselves kindly, like we would a good friend we cared about. Rather than continually judging and evaluating ourselves, self-compassion involves generating kindness toward ourselves as imperfect humans, and learning to be present with the inevitable struggles of life with greater strength and balance. It motivates us to make needed changes in our lives not because we’re worthless or inadequate, but because we care about ourselves and want to lessen our suffering. Â
Research shows that self-compassion is one of the most powerful sources of coping and resilience we have available to us, enhancing both mental and physical health. It is also a skill we can learn and practice.
This workshop will provide an introduction to the basic concepts and research on self-compassion through lecture, discussion, and experiential exercises. You will gain practical tools to bring it into your daily life, including how to support yourself in difficult moments; work with distressing emotions; and motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism.Â
The workshop is relevant for the general public as well as for practicing mental health professionals. CE credits are available, see below for more information.
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Professionals 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. Identify and describe the three key components of self-compassion
2. Describe key research that supports the benefits of self-compassion
3. Demonstrate practice techniques to increase self-compassion in everyday life
4. Create a personal practice to motivate yourself with kindness rather than self-criticism
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 immediately after workshop
*Must attend the entire live workshop to receive credits.
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.Â
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.
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. Â
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. Â
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.
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. Â 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.
Self-compassion involves treating ourselves kindly, like we would a good friend we cared about. Rather than continually judging and evaluating ourselves, self-compassion involves generating kindness toward ourselves as imperfect humans, and learning to be present with the inevitable struggles of life with greater strength and balance. It motivates us to make needed changes in our lives not because we’re worthless or inadequate, but because we care about ourselves and want to lessen our suffering. Â
Research shows that self-compassion is one of the most powerful sources of coping and resilience we have available to us, enhancing both mental and physical health. It is also a skill we can learn and practice.
This workshop will provide an introduction to the basic concepts and research on self-compassion through lecture, discussion, and experiential exercises. You will gain practical tools to bring it into your daily life, including how to support yourself in difficult moments; work with distressing emotions; and motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism.Â
The workshop is relevant for the general public as well as for practicing mental health professionals. CE credits are available, see below for more information.
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