Self-compassion involves treating ourselves kindly, like we would a good friend we cared about. Rather than continually judging and evaluating ourselves, self-compassion involves generating kindness toward ourselves as imperfect humans, and learning to be present with the inevitable struggles of life with greater ease. It motivates us to make needed changes in our lives not because we’re worthless or inadequate, but because we care about ourselves and want to lessen our suffering.
This workshop will provide simple tools for responding in a kind, compassionate way whenever we are experiencing painful emotions. We all want to avoid pain, but letting it in—and responding compassionately to our own imperfections without harsh self-condemnation—are essential steps toward living happier, more fulfilling lives.
Through lecture, discussion, meditation, and experiential exercises, you will learn about self-compassion and also gain practical skills to bring it into your daily life. You will learn how to stop being so hard on yourself; handle difficult emotions with greater ease; and motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism. Practices will also be introduced to help ease stress for caregivers.
This course is relevant for the general public as well as to practicing mental health professionals.
Schedule (PT)
Saturday March 27th 1-4pm
Sunday March 28th 1-4pm
We will have two short breaks each day.
Specific Learning Objectives
- Identify the three key components of self-compassion
- Describe key research that supports the benefits of self-compassion
- Practice techniques to increase self-compassion in everyday life
- Motivate yourself with kindness rather than self-criticism
- Use self-compassion in caregiver settings
Please read the 5 Myths of Self-Compassion before the workshop begins.
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Continuing Education Hours:
Psychologists: Continuing Education Credit for this program is provided by UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This course offers 6 CE credits.
California licensed MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, LCSWs: Continuing Education Credit for this program is provided by UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. 6 CE credits may be applied to your license renewal through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. For those licensed outside California, please check with your local licensing board to determine if CE credit is accepted.
Nurses: UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the California Board ofRegistered Nursing, Provider Number CEP16351, for 6 CE credits.
‘Just CEs’ is only for students who forgot to to purchase the CEs at registration. Any ‘Just CE’ registration without a ‘Class Fee’ registration will be cancelled.
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This event will be recorded and emailed to everyone who registers. It will be available for 2 weeks after the event finishes.
Please download Zoom Version 5.2 or newer in order to be added into a breakout room.