Course Description:
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) was founded by Dr. Paul Gilbert and focuses on using compassion to alleviate distress from shame and self-criticism. People who experience high levels of shame and self-criticism often have trouble in self-support and compassion due to the impact of early life experiences. This discussion will use ideas from evolutionary psychology and attachment theory to understand the underpinning nature of shame and self-criticism of many mental health conditions. In this course, participants will be introduced to Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and how the cultivation of a compassionate self can alleviate distress from multiple mental health difficulties. This course will also explore what compassion is, why we need compassion, and how can we use compassion with people who experience distress.
Beginning skill levels.
Trauma Informed Care Certificate elective course.
Course Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/msu-school-of-social-work-44929438833
CE Value (credits): 6
CE Type: Standard
Sponsor:
Michigan State University School of SW
Contact Information:
Ryan Hasselbach
517-353-3060
swkce@msu.edu