ACT With Compassion

We scour the web for any events we think might be relevant to therapists who are interested in shame, self-criticism, and compassion. If we find one, we list it here. If you know of an event that isn't listed here that might be relevant to our community, please drop us a line and let us know!

Upcoming events hosted by ACT With Compassion

Check back for upcoming AWC events!

Courses and Workshops from the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion

Also be sure to check out the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion website for lots more courses, workshops, and trainings on self-compassion.

Webinars, Online Training, and Online Resources on Shame and Compassion

Self-Practice/Self-Reflection Online Training in Compassion-Focused Therapy and CBT
Date:  Begins late January/early February 2019
Presenters: James Bennett-Levy & Tara Hickey

Cultivating Mindful Compassion - Online Course
Date: March 6 - April 17, 2019
Presenter: Amy Pattee Colvin

Cultivating Mindful Compassion - Online Course
Date: June 19 - July 31, 2019
Presenter: Amy Pattee Colvin

Cultivating Mindful Compassion - Online Course
Date: October 9 - November 20, 2019
Presenter: Amy Pattee Colvin

The Power of Therapeutic Presence: Mindfulness & Compassion for Clients & Clinicians (online course)
Date: On demand
Presenters: Christopher Germer, Ron Siegel, and others

Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program
Date: September 1, 2018 – September 1, 2020
Presenters: Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach

The Top 5 Shame Research Findings that Should Influence Your Practice Online Course
Date: On demand
Instructor: Jason Luoma, PhD

Compassion in the Workplace online course
Date: On demand
Course Facilitator: Maureen Cooper

Empathy and Compassion Video Resources - Compassion Training Initiative at Palo Alto University

Compassion-Focused Therapy Workshop Videos with Paul Gilbert at the Center for Compassion And Altruism Research And Education, Stanford University
Introduction
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4

Training around the world relating to shame, compassion, and therapy

December 2018

Residential 5-Day New Year’s Retreat: Awakening the Heart of Compassion
Date: December 27, 2018 – January 1, 2019
Presenters: Tara Brach, Jonathan Foust, Luisa Montero-Diaz & Anam Thubten Rinpoche
Location: Reisterstown, Maryland

January 2019

Compassion for Couples
Date: January 11 – 13, 2019
Presenters: Chris Germer & Michelle Becker
Location: Idyllwild, California

Compassion Cultivation Training – Saturdays with Robert Cusick
Date: January 12 – March 2, 2019
Presenter: Robert Cusick
Location: Li Ka Shing Center, Stanford, California

Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training
Date: January 13 – 19, 2019
Presenters: Steve Hickman, Chris Germer, Kristin Neff, & Michelle Becker
Location: Joshua Tree, California

Compassion Cultivation Training – Tuesdays with Erika Rosenberg
Date: January 15 – March 5, 2019
Presenter: Erika Rosenberg
Location: Li Ka Shing Center, Stanford, California

Compassion Cultivation Training – Thursdays with Robert Cusick
Date: January 17 – March 7, 2019
Presenter: Robert Cusick
Location: Li Ka Shing Center, Stanford, California

The Art & Science of Living with Presence & Connection: A Special Training Retreat
Date: January 25 – 27, 2019
Presenters: Jack Kornfield & Dan Siegel
Location: Santa Monica, California

Introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion
Date: January 26, 2019
Presenter: Kristin Neff
Location: Phoenix, Arizona

February 2019

Mindful Self-Compassion at Work (MSC@Work)
February 24 – March 1, 2019
Presenters: Chris Germer & Wibo Koole
Location: 1440 Multiversity, Scotts Valley, California

March 2019

Cultivating Mindful Compassion - Weekend Workshop
Date: March 2 - 3, 2019
Presenter: Amy Pattee Colvin
Location: Samish Island, Washington

5-Day Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive
Date: March 17 - 22, 2019
Presenters: Chris Germer & Kristin Neff
Location: Reisterstown, Maryland

Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Training
Date: March 29 – 31, 2019
Presenter: Chris Germer
Location: Lenox, Massachusetts

April 2019

2-Day Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Training
Date: April 5 – 6, 2019
Presenters: Chris Germer & Kristin Neff
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Residential Weekend – Radical Acceptance: Healing and Freeing our Hearts
Date: April 12 – 14, 2019
Presenter: Tara Brach
Location: West Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training (in Spanish)
Date: April 17 – 22, 2019
Presenter: Christopher Germer, PhD
Location: Brazil

Self-Compassion in Clinical Practice
Date: April 24 – 25, 2019
Presenter: Chris Germer
Location: Porto Alegre, Brazil

May 2019

Meditation and Psychotherapy: Multiple Perspectives on Mindfulness – Harvard Medical School Conference
Date: May 3 - 4, 2019
Presenters: Various
Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training
Date: May 5 – 11, 2019
Presenters: Michelle Becker, Beth Mulligan, & Pittman McGehee
Location: Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia

Self-Compassion and Emotional Resilience Daylong Workshop
Date: May 10, 2019
Presenter: Kristin Neff
Location Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Cultivating Mindful Compassion - Weekend Workshop
Date: May 18 - 19, 2019
Presenter: Amy Pattee Colvin
Location: Samish Island, Washington

June 2019

Ultimate Courage: Self-Compassion Training Workshop for Men
Date: June 7 - 9, 2019
Presenters: Daniel Ellenberg and Steven Hickman
Location: Big Sur, California

Cultivating Mindful Compassion - Weekend Workshop
Date: June 22 - 23, 2019
Presenter: Amy Pattee Colvin
Location: Samish Island, Washington

July 2019

International Mindfulness and Compassion Conference
Date: July 4 – 7, 2019
Presenters: Various
Location: Valencia, Spain

5-Day Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive
Date: July 7 - 12, 2019
Presenters: Chris Germer & Kristin Neff
Location: Netherlands

The Power of Mindful Self-Compassion Daylong Workshop
Date: July 13, 2019
Presenter: Kristin Neff
Location: London, UK

Residential Weekend – Radical Acceptance
Date: July 26 - 28, 2019
Presenter: Tara Brach
Location: Rhinebeck, New York

September 2019

Cultivating Mindful Compassion - Weekend Workshop
Date: September 14 - 15, 2019
Presenter: Amy Pattee Colvin
Location: Samish Island, Washington

October 2019

Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training
Date: October 6 - 12, 2019
Presenters: Chris Germer & others
Location: Götzis, Austria (in German)

Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Training
Date: October 14 - 15, 2019
Presenters: Chris Germer, Hilde Steinhauser, & S. Bilgiri
Location: Salzburg, Austria

Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy Workshop
Date: October 25 – 27, 2019
Presenter: Christopher Germer, PhD
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cultivating Mindful Compassion - Weekend Workshop
Date: October 26 - 27, 2019
Presenter: Amy Pattee Colvin
Location: Samish Island, Washington

November 2019

Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Training
Date: November 8 - 9, 2019
Presenters: Chris Germer & Kristin Neff
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Training
Date: November 22 - 23, 2019
Presenters: Chris Germer & Vanessa Hope
Location: Sussex, UK

Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy
Date: November 25 - 26, 2019
Presenters: Chris Germer & Christine Braehler
Location: Ireland

December 2019

Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Training
Date: December 6 - 7, 2019
Presenters: Chris Germer & Kristin Neff
Location: Santa Monica, California

Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive
Date: December 8 - 13, 2019
Presenters: Chris Germer & Kristin Neff
Location: Big Sur, California

January 2020

Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training
Date: January 5 - 11, 2020
Presenters: Chris Germer & others
Location: USA location TBA

March 2020

Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive
Date: March 15 - 20, 2020
Presenters: Chris Germer & Kristin Neff
Location: Sedona, Arizona

Self-Compassion and Presence in Psychotherapy
Date: March 26 - 27, 2020
Presenters: Chris Germer & Shari Geller
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

April 2020

Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills
Date: April 3 – 5, 2020
Presenters: Chris Germer & Others
Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training (in Spanish)
Date: April 7 – 13, 2020
Presenter: Chris Germer
Location: TBA

May 2020

Meditation and Psychotherapy Conference
Date: May 1 – 2, 2020
Presenters: Various
Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Mindfulness Forum Lecture and Workshop
Date: May 6 – 7, 2020
Presenter: Chris Germer
Location: Vienna, Austria

Self-Compassion Lecture and Workshop
Date: May 9 – 10, 2018
Presenter: Chris Germer
Location: Berlin, Germany

5-Day Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive (in German)
Date: May 12 – 17, 2020
Presenters: Chris Germer, Arve Thürmann, & Christian Stiglmayr
Location: Berlin, Germany

5-Day Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive
Date: May 19 – 24, 2020
Presenters: Chris Germer & Christine Braehler
Location: Riga, Latvia

July 2020

Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training (in French)
Date: July 4 – 11, 2020
Presenters: Chris Germer & others
Location: Bordeaux, France

September 2020

Power of Self-Compassion Workshop
Date: September 18 – 29, 2020
Presenter: Chris Germer
Location: São Miguel, Azores

Self-Compassion in Clinical Practice
Date: September 26 – 27, 2020
Presenters: Chris Germer & Christine Braehler
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark