Mindfulness and Compassion in Psychotherapy
Hosted by the University of California San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine and Department of
Psychiatry, and the San Diego Chapter of CAMFT
Part 2: Introduction to Self-Compassion
Date: Saturday, June 27th, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: UCSD Center for Mindfulness, 5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 330, San Diego, CA 92122
Presented by Michelle Becker, MA LMFT, Director of Compassion Programs at the UC San Diego Center for
Mindfulness, and Jacquelyn Schwartz, MA LMFT
In this presentation we will discover how self-compassion can make you a more effective therapist. We will
explore what self-compassion is, the benefits and blocks to self-compassion. We will learn how to cultivate
self-compassion through experiential exercises. We will look at how self-compassion can help us prevent
burnout and how it can increase our efficacy as therapists. This presentation will further your understanding of
the expanding body of scientific research in the area of self-compassion and its implications for creating
positive outcomes in psychotherapy.
Learning Objectives:
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Articulate the three components of self-compassion.
Articulate how self-compassion enhances psychotherapy.
Integrate experiential exercises to cultivate an understanding and practice of self-compassion.
Consider the value of establishing a regular personal self-compassion practice before explicitly teaching it to
others.
5 Understand key research supporting the clinical value of self-compassion.
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. Contact Hours: 3. If you are a psychologist and wish to receive APA CE credits
there would be an additional fee of $25. Payment will be collected on the day of the event, payable by cash or
check (payable to UC Regents). SD CAMFT will provide 3 CEUs for LCSWs and MFTs without any
additional charge.
Early Bird Registration until June 1st, 2015:
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Pre-licensed Members: $20
Pre-licensed Non-Members: $35
Licensed Members: $30
Licensed Non-Members: $45
Registration Rates after June 1st, 2015:
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Pre-licensed Members: $35
Pre-licensed Non-Members: $50
Licensed Members: $45
Licensed Non-Members: $60
For more information and to register, please visit the SD CAMFT website at www.camft-sandiego.org.