Day 1

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

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

Deborah Lee, PhD: From Trauma to Transformation: Applying Compassion-Focused Therapy in Clinical Settings

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

Day 2

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

Kelly McGonigal, PhD: Cultivating Compassion: Science-Based Practices and Insights

Raymond Rodriguez, LCSW, Rev.: The Body as an Ally for Healing

Daniel J. Siegel, MD: Healing Through Presence: A Neurobiological Approach to Trauma

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

Day 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What you'll learn

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

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About the speakers

Christopher Willard, PsyD

Christopher Willard, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist, author, and consultant based in Massachusetts. He has spoken in over thirty-five countries, and has presented at two TEDx events. He is the author of twenty books, including Growing Up Mindful(2014), How we Grow Through What We Go Through (2022), and Feelings are Like Farts (2024). His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere. He teaches at Harvard Medical School.

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