Describe psychological, physiological, developmental, social and neurological factors that facilitate the cultivation of compassion.
Apply the principles of compassion-based psychotherapy to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
Develop compassion-based exercises that clients can practice at home between sessions.
Apply the resource of compassion in their own lives, and during clinical practice, to reduce stress and enhance emotional connection with clients.
Apply self-compassion techniques as an antidote to compassion fatigue and burnout.
The clinical use of meditation practices has focused historically on calming the mind and body, regulating emotions, and gaining insights into the psychological and behavioral patterns that create distress. Increasingly, however, clinicians are also discovering the importance of cultivating love and compassion, learning how to work with the heart in addition to the mind.
Accumulating research confirms the importance of safe social connection and self-compassion for psychological and physical well-being. Especially given the increase in social divisiveness and isolation brought about by the pandemic, and an epidemic of self-criticism and feelings of inadequacy fueled by social media, our clients are seeking ways to connect more deeply to others and cultivate compassion for themselves.
This is an accredited, livestreamed course offered by Cambridge Health Alliance. This course is targeted to Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Primary Care Physicians, Psychologists, Specialty Physicians and Social Workers.
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*Register before April 5 to receive the discounted price.
