Event Schedule

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   Daily Schedule. Each day September 24th-26th, all videos will become available, at 12 pm ET | 9 am PT (time zone converter). In total, there are 4-5 talks per day, and each one is between 45-75 minutes. 

   Replays Available for 48 Hours! Recordings of ALL sessions will be available for free viewing for 48 hours, so you can watch when it’s most convenient for you in your day and in your time zone.

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Day 1

Tuesday, September 24th

Recorded LIVE Opening Keynote (75 mins)

LIVE OPENING KEYNOTE: Self-Compassion: An Antidote to Shame

Featuring:

Christopher Germer, PhD
Kristin Neff, PhD

Training Sessions (45-75 mins)

Released 6:00PM EST

Gabor Maté MD, CM

Healing Trauma in a Toxic Culture: A Compassionate Approach

  • Learn how embodying ”the five levels of compassion” can help clients reconnect with their authentic selves.
  • Explore how trauma and emotional stress, such as childhood abuse or systemic racism, can manifest as physical conditions, and learn strategies for integrating this awareness into your therapeutic approach.
  • Uncover the hidden links between trauma and destructive behaviors, and empower your clients by addressing the root causes rather than just the symptoms.

Deran Young, LCSW, Capt/USAF (retired)

Healing Legacy Burdens: Intergenerational Trauma, IFS, and Self-Compassion

  • Explore how cultural and collective legacy burdens, such as internalized racism, cishet patriarchy, ageism, and classism, impact mental and spiritual well-being, and learn to identify these burdens within yourself and others for deeper healing.
  • Understand the dynamics of systemic oppression, including racism, cishet patriarchy, ageism, poverty, and classism, and explore the intersectionality of these issues and their cumulative impact on a sense of belonging and spiritual well-being.
  • Identify common stuck points, including negative beliefs, attitudes, and external constraints faced by historically marginalized populations, and develop strategies rooted in self-compassion and cross-cultural awareness to support healing.

Richard C. Schwartz, PhD

The Essential Role of Compassion in Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Learn strategies for working with the various parts within the IFS Model—Managers, Firefighters, Exiles, and Self—and understand how traumatic events can influence their development and manifestation.
  • Examine how by using IFS to unburden ourselves and our clients from trauma-responses, we can more freely access qualities like compassion and curiosity.
  • Understand some of the common obstacles to working with trauma through IFS, such as rushing the process or mistaking parts, and ways to avoid them.

Kelly McGonigal, PhD

The Science of Compassion

More info coming soon!

Day 2

Wednesday, September 25th

Recorded LIVE Keynote (75 mins)

Live 12:00PM EST

Deb Dana, LCSW,

LIVE KEYNOTE: Nurturing Resilience: Exploring Polyvagal Theory and Shame in Therapeutic Practice (includes Demo)

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the basics of Polyvagal Theory, including its relevance to shame, trauma, and the autonomic nervous system’s responses
  • Learn evidence-based practices aimed at fostering ventral regulation and addressing shame in therapeutic settings, facilitating the client’s ability to regulate shame-based responses
  • Witness a client demonstration that showcases the integration of Polyvagal Theory and shame resilience, providing practical insights into how these approaches can effectively address and transform shame experiences in therapy

 

* While a recording of this session is available in the Training Package, it is not included in the 14 Continuing Education credits

Training Sessions (45-70 mins)

Released 6:00PM EST

Daniel J. Siegel, MD

The Latest Research on Healing Trauma: Attachment, Mind, Body and Brain

More info coming soon!

Christopher Germer, PhD

Shame and Trauma: The Transformative Power of Self-Compassion in Healing

  • Discover the inverse relationship between shame and self-compassion, supported by theory and empirical evidence.
  • Identify mechanisms through which self-compassion alleviates trauma and shame.
  • Practice simple, safe skills to alleviate trauma associated with shame.

Eduardo Duran, PhD

Generational Healing and Soul Wounds: Expanding Beyond Conventional Western Views

  • Understand the concepts of “soul guilt” and “soul wound” and their significance in trauma work.
  • Learn how to bring awareness and healing to intergenerational trauma through  a guided genogram practice.
  • Explore the limitations in Western medical approaches to diagnosing and treating trauma.

David Treleaven, PhD

Balancing Trauma Sensitivity: Validating Client Experience While Nurturing Inner Strength

  • Discover how to create balance in trauma sensitivity to validate a client’s experience without overemphasizing their trauma, which can obscure their inner strength.
  • Learn practices for cultivating a grounded approach that challenges clients while providing support.
  • Explore the pros and cons of the mainstream attention on trauma, and its impact on psychotherapy practice.

Deborah Lee, PhD

Clinical Applications of Compassion-Focused Therapy for Trauma

More info coming soon!

Day 3

Thursday, September 26th

Training Sessions (45-70 mins)

Released 6:00PM EST

Kristin Neff, PhD

Self-Compassion for Burnout: Caring for the Caregiver

  • Learn self-compassion practices to support your well-being and safeguard against burnout.
  • Discover how recognizing the distinction between empathy and compassion can transform your perspective and enhance your practice.
  • Cultivate an environment in which both you and your client are resourced by compassionate presence

Raymond Rodriguez, LCSW, Rev.

Embodied Healing: Somatic Approaches to Trauma Recovery

  • Explore the essential role of the body in healing trauma.
  • Understand the three phases of trauma work: resourcing, processing, and re-engaging with daily life.
  • Discover specific somatic techniques like orienting and pendulating to help clients self-resource.

Paul Gilbert, FBPsS, PhD, OBE

An Evolutionary Understanding of Compassion in Therapy

  • Learn about the scientific underpinnings of compassion-focused therapy, and how CFT addresses trauma and integrates personal practices for effective intervention.
  • Examine the evolutionary basis of emotional and motivational systems, including caregiving, competition, and sexuality, and their impact on mental health.
  • Learn techniques for applying CFT, such as using imagery, empathy, and compassion to address trauma, manage emotions, and support clients in their healing journey.

Chris Willard, PsyD

Embracing the Possibility of Post-Traumatic Resilience

  • Explore post-traumatic growth and how to nurture it without encouraging toxic positivity, helping the client focus on becoming the person they want to be during challenging times.
  • Discover the role of co-regulation in therapy through the turbulence metaphor, and learn how staying calm and creating a safe environment can enhance emotional support for clients.
  • Explore practical strategies for your own well-being, including the CALM technique, exercise, and gratitude practices, to support mental health, manage negative emotions, and stay focused on the goals of therapeutic work.

Sydney Spears, PhD

Bringing Self-Compassion into Therapy: Trauma Sensitive Strategies

  • Explore inclusive, compassionate, and self-compassionate therapy when working with survivors of trauma and oneself as a therapist.
  • Learn trauma-sensitive self-compassion techniques with a focus on applying culturally-aware methods to support survivors.
  • Integrate effective trauma-sensitive practices by combining trauma-sensitive approaches with mindful self-compassion in therapy.