Day 1

Richard C. Schwartz, PhD: The Essential Role of Compassion in Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Deran Young, LCSW, Capt/USAF (retired): Healing Legacy Burdens: Intergenerational Trauma, IFS, and Self-Compassion

Gabor Maté MD, CM: Healing Trauma in a Toxic Culture: A Compassionate Approach

Kelly McGonigal, PhD: The Science of Compassion

Day 2

David Treleaven, PhD: Balancing Trauma Sensitivity: Validating Client Experience While Nurturing Inner Strength

Christopher Germer, PhD: Shame and Trauma: The Transformative Power of Self-Compassion in Healing

Eduardo Duran, PhD: Generational Healing and Soul Wounds: Expanding Beyond Conventional Western Views

Daniel J. Siegel, MD: The Latest Research on Healing Trauma: Attachment, Mind, Body and Brain

Deborah Lee, PhD: Clinical Applications of Compassion-Focused Therapy for Trauma

Day 3

Kristin Neff, PhD: Self-Compassion for Burnout: Caring for the Caregiver

Raymond Rodriguez, LCSW, Rev.: Embodied Healing: Somatic Approaches to Trauma Recovery

Paul Gilbert, FBPsS, PhD, OBE: An Evolutionary Understanding of Compassion in Therapy

Chris Willard, PsyD: Embracing the Possibility of Post-Traumatic Resilience

Sydney Spears, PhD: Bringing Self-Compassion into Therapy: Trauma Sensitive Strategies

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Balancing Trauma Sensitivity: Validating Client Experience While Nurturing Inner Strength

with David Treleaven, PhD

What you'll learn

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.

About the speakers

David Treleaven, PhD

David Treleaven, PhD, is a prominent trauma specialist, author, and educator known for his work in trauma-sensitive mindfulness. With a PhD in Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, Treleaven's research focuses on the intersection of mindfulness meditation and trauma. His groundbreaking work has highlighted the potential risks of mindfulness practices for trauma survivors, shaping a more nuanced approach to meditation in various settings. In 2018, Treleaven published Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: Practices for Safe and Transformative Healing, a pivotal resource for mental health professionals, meditation teachers, and trauma survivors. As a sought-after speaker, Treleaven has presented at prestigious institutions worldwide, including UCLA, Brown University, and Oxford University. He founded the Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness community, offering training programs for professionals working with trauma survivors. Treleaven's influence extends across trauma studies, mindfulness, and mental health fields. He regularly contributes to academic journals and popular media, advancing the discourse on safe and effective trauma healing practices. His work continues to guide professionals in recognizing trauma, responding skillfully, and adapting mindfulness techniques to support healing while avoiding retraumatization. Treleaven's approach has become instrumental in developing more inclusive and safety-oriented mindfulness practices.

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