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Self-Compassion

A Powerful Practice to Build Resilience and Perseverance

2 CE Credits

Self-Compassion is a pleasantly surprising pathway to
stress reduction and self-improvement.

Self-compassion is a caring and kind attitude towards oneself when facing adversity, including stressful life events and personal setbacks or failures. Research shows that self-compassion is associated with greater well-being, reduced stress, better coping, and greater motivation towards self-improvement. This course will focus on how self-compassion impacts resilience and perseverance; helping individuals bounce back from adversity and motivating themselves to stay focused on their goals. We will discuss studies demonstrating how self-compassion can be strengthened and explore self-compassion exercises to integrate into your practice. 

as defined by Neff (2003):

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  • Kindness toward oneself

  • Mindfulness

  • Common humanity 

as defined by Neff (2003):

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  • Kindness toward oneself

  • Mindfulness

  • Common humanity 

as defined by Neff (2003):

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  • Kindness toward oneself

  • Mindfulness

  • Common humanity 

We will discuss playful and Practical Ways to teach kids...

Meet the Instructor:

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Karrie Lager, Psy.D. is a California Licensed Psychologist (PSY20588) and the founder of the group practice Healthy Focus Psychological Center, Inc.  Dr. Karrie’s specialities include mindfulness, stress management, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and parenting. As a strong advocate for life-long learning, Dr. Karrie also oversees Healthy Focus’s education programs, offering creative and innovative continuing education for helping professionals and courses to the public. Additionally, she is a training partner with UC Davis, and she provides online therapist training in PCIT and PC-CARE certificate programs. For fun, Dr. Karrie enjoys walking and hiking with her family and puppy, mindfulness, yoga, arts and crafts, and writing. 

 

Self-Compassion

  • Kindness toward oneself

  • Mindfulness

  • Common humanity 

Resilience

  • Reducing stress

  • Coping with setbacks

  • Managing self-doubt

  • Bouncing back after difficulties

Perseverance

  • Learning from mistakes

  • Accepting strengths and weaknesses

  • Focusing on personal goals

  • Motivating oneself 

as defined by Neff (2003):

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Learning objectives:

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  • Summarize the core components and benefits of self-compassion

  • Discuss ways self-compassion impacts resilience and perseverance

  • Practice 7 self-compassion techniques to integrate into your clinical work

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2 CE Credits

Healthy Focus Psychological Center, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Healthy Focus Psychological Center, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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The California Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) recognizes APA sponsored continuing education programs for license renewal for LCSWs and MFTs.

 

Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors, please check with your state board if they accept continuing education programs from APA approved sponsors.

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Attendance Policy:  For CE credit, participants must attend the program in its entirety.  

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