This course is designed for mental health clinicians to explore and integrate self-compassion into their practice and personal well-being. Participants will engage in theoretical exploration, practical exercises, and case study discussions to enhance their understanding of self-compassion as a key component of emotional resilience. This training will equip clinicians with therapeutic strategies to foster self-compassion in themselves and their clients, particularly in addressing societal expectations and personal narratives that impact women’s wellness.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Define self-compassion and its significance in mental health practice.
- Identify common barriers to self-compassion and develop strategies to address them.
- Apply therapeutic interventions to cultivate self-compassion in themselves and their clients.
- Develop strategies for integrating self-compassion into daily practice.
Syllabus:
Introduction
- Overview of self-compassion and its relevance in mental health practice.
- Brief discussion on societal expectations and personal narratives impacting women’s wellness.
Objective #1: Define self-compassion and its significance in mental health practice.
- Definition and significance in mental health.
- Neff’s Three Components of Self-Compassion: Self-Kindness, Common Humanity, and Mindfulness.
- Discussion on self-compassion versus self-esteem.
Objective #2: Identify common barriers to self-compassion and develop strategies to address them.
- Internal barriers: Negative self-talk, perfectionism, and self-criticism.
- External barriers: Cultural norms, professional expectations, and systemic pressures.
- Reflective exercise: Identifying personal and professional barriers to self-compassion.
Objective #3: Apply therapeutic interventions to cultivate self-compassion in themselves and their clients.
- Mindfulness-based self-compassion techniques (grounding exercises, guided meditation).
- Reframing negative self-talk (cognitive restructuring techniques, role-playing activity).
- Strategies for promoting self-compassion in therapy sessions.
Objective #4: Develop strategies for integrating self-compassion into daily practice.
- Recognizing burnout and developing self-care plans for clinicians.
- Guided journaling: Creating individualized self-compassion goals.
- Action planning for sustainable self-compassion integration in clinical practice.
Summary/Q&A
- Recap of key takeaways.
- Reflection on integrating self-compassion in personal and professional life.
- Discussion on committing to a self-compassionate practice.
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: Tasha Moses, PsyD, LCSW, LISW-CP, MSW, MS
Recording Date: May 28, 2025
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: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. 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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