Self-compassion—treating oneself with kindness, understanding, and care in moments of struggle—is a powerful evidence-based approach that promotes emotional healing and psychological resilience. This training introduces clinicians to the theory, research, and clinical applications of self-compassion practices. Drawing from mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, and positive psychology, this training explores how self-compassion can reduce shame, support trauma recovery, and strengthen clients’ capacity to cope with life’s challenges. Through experiential exercises, discussion, and practical strategies, participants will learn how to guide clients in cultivating a more compassionate inner dialogue and integrating these skills into daily life.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Explain the core components of self-compassion and their relevance to mental health.
- Describe at least two ways self-compassion practices can support clients’ healing and resilience.
- Apply at least two clinical interventions to help clients cultivate self-compassion in therapy.
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Explain the core components of self-compassion and their relevance to mental health.
- Compassion vs self-judgment
- Common humanity vs isolation
- Mindfulness vs over-identification
Objective #2: Describe at least two ways self-compassion practices can support clients’ healing and resilience.
- Exploring self-talk
- Somatic practices
Objective #3: Apply at least two clinical interventions to help clients cultivate self-compassion in therapy in reducing self-criticism, fostering emotional resilience, and deepening self-acceptance.
- Self-compassion scripts
- Different ways to relate to the critical voice
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Dreya Blume, LCSW
Recording Date: April 8, 2026
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2025 - 08/6/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 2hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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