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 […]
Shame, Vulnerability, and Resilience
Gain insights into the intricate development of shame during early childhood, drawing upon Erikson’s Stages of Development as a framework for understanding its various manifestations Deepen your understanding of Brené Brown’s influential Shame Resilience Theory, exploring its key concepts and practical applications in supporting clients to navigate and overcome shame Reflect on the profound impact […]
Working with Shame through Internal Family Systems (includes Demo)
Experience a demonstration of IFS being used to guide a client through a compassionate process of addressing and healing shame (begins at: 16:34) Understand the key principles of the IFS model, and how these operate in the process of healing shame in particular Appreciate the significance of perceiving shame as an active process, encompassing both […]
Self-Compassion in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy: A Framework Rooted in Deep Ecology
Walk through G.A.R.D.E.N.; an ecological framework for bringing self-compassion to the different components of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP) Explore the research on practices mindfulness, self-compassion, and psychedelics Learn practices for cultivating self-compassion in psychotherapy for both clinicians and clients * While a recording of this session is available in the Training Package, it is not […]
Soulfulness: A Path to Healing Shame and Cultivating Inner Strength
Discover “soulfulness,” a way of contacting and attuning with our interconnected, inner-aliveness and deep soulful experiencing Learn how shame can originate from dynamics of control, dominance, and oppression; and how soulfulness can heal these wounds of believed inferiority Explore how to work with shame by coming into compassionate recognition, reconnection, and reclamation of our humanness
From Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion: Insights on Shame and the Inner Critic (includes Demo)
Understand social mentality theory which posits that caregiving and care-seeking systems are activated when we are being self-compassionate, and receive instruction on how to help activate these systems Examine the conditions under which people develop an inner critic, and learn how to work with it in a clinical setting, from developing awareness to fully letting […]
Exploring Body Oppression and Body Shame with Mindful Self-Compassion
Discover the importance of understanding body oppression and body shaming in trauma healing, particularly in relation to culturally diverse bodies, socially non-dominant bodies, and bodies that have experienced violation. Learn strategies to validate clients’ experiences of body oppression, shaming, blaming, anger/rage, and loss, understanding that these sources of shame are systemic, interpersonal, and false Experience […]
Unpacking the Power of Therapeutic Presence: Navigating Shame with Compassion
Discover the transformative power of therapeutic presence in fostering deep engagement with clients across various dimensions — physical, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and relational Explore the relationship between presence and shame, and its impact on both the therapist and the client Examine prevalent obstacles that hinder the cultivation of presence, and acquire practical strategies to overcome […]
Compassion as a Path for Healing Trauma and Shame (includes Demo)
Gain a deeper understanding of trauma, shame, and compassion — and the different ways these terms may be interpreted Learn how traumatic experiences contribute to the formation of shame, and explore the multifaceted expressions of shame in individuals’ lives, offering insights into its far-reaching impact Experience a captivating clinical demonstration, as Dr. Maté employs the […]
Shame in Relationships: Healing Mistakes, Regret, and Remorse
Understand the importance of admitting mistakes in relationships, and learn to help clients do this without sinking into shame Explore ways to create a compassionate container for the therapeutic process; and get insight into particular issues that arise in couples counseling Discover why a sense of worth and goodness, and the power of self-forgiveness, can […]