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

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

Cultivating Mindful Compassion 7-Week Online Training
Date: September 5 – October 17, 2018 (available 11am-1pm PT, 2-4pm PT, or 5:30-7:30pm PT)
Presenter: Amy Pattee Colvin

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

June 2018

Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive
Date: June 17 – 22, 2018
Presenters: Chris Germer & Kristin Neff
Location: Garrison, New York

Talk: The Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion
Date: June 22, 2018
Presenter: Kristin Neff
Location: Melbourne, Australia

The Power of Self-Compassion Half-Day Workshop
Date: June 23, 2018
Presenter: Kristin Neff
Location: Melbourne, Australia

Self-Compassion Daylong Workshop
Date: June 23, 2018
Presenter: Chris Germer
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

The Power of Self-Compassion Daylong Workshop
Date: June 24, 2018
Presenter: Kristin Neff
Location: Sydney, Australia

Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training
Date: June 24 – 30, 2018
Presenters: Christopher Germer, PhD, Dawn MacDonald, MSW, RSW, & Michelle Becker, LMFT
Location: Toronto, Canada

Compassion Cultivation Training – Mondays with Robert Cusick
Date: June 25 – August 13, 2018
Presenter: Robert Cusick
Location: Stanford, California

Compassion Cultivation Training – Tuesdays with Robert Cusick
Date: June 26 – August 14, 2018
Presenter: Robert Cusick
Location: Stanford, California

July 2018

Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Festival
Date: July 6 – 8, 2018
Presenters: Various
Location: Mennorode, Netherlands

Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive
Date: July 8 – 13, 2018
Presenters: Christopher Germer, PhD & Kristin Neff, PhD
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Power of Mindful Self-Compassion Daylong Workshop
Date: July 14, 2018
Presenter: Kristin Neff
Location: London, England

Practicing Self-Compassion Daylong Workshop
Date: July 22, 2018
Presenter: Kristin Neff
Location: San Francisco, California

Radical Acceptance Residential Weekend
Date: July 27 – 29, 2018
Presenter: Tara Brach
Location: Rhinebeck, New York

August 2018

The Art and Science of Mindfulness, Compassion and Awe
Date: August 5 – 10, 2018
Presenters: Various
Location: Esalen, California

Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive
Date: August 12 – 17, 2018
Presenters: Kristin Neff & Michelle Becker
Location: Garrison, New York

Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training
Date: August 17 – 23, 2018
Presenter: Christopher Germer
Location: Korea

Cultivating Mindful Compassion Weekend Workshop
Date: August 18 - 19, 2018
Presenter: Amy Pattee Colvin
Location: Samish Center for Mindful Compassion, Samish Island, Washington

September 2018

Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training
Date: September 2 – 8, 2018
Presenters: Steven Hickman, PsyD, James Bennett-Levy & Tina Gibson
Location: Hartzer Park Conference & Retreat Centre, NSW, Australia

Compassion Cultivation Training
Date: September 4 – October 23, 2018
Presenter: Amy Pattee Colvin
Location: Samish Center for Mindful Compassion, Samish Island, Washington

Self-Compassion Workshop
Date: September 11, 2018
Presenter: Chris Germer
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy
Date: September 12, 2018
Presenters: Chris Germer & Anna Friis
Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Conversation on Self-Compassion
Date: September 21, 2018
Presenter: Kristin Neff
Location: San Francisco, California

Mindful Self-Compassion: 2-Day Core Skills Workshop
Date: September 22 – 23, 2018
Presenters: Chris Germer & Kristin Neff
Location: Berkeley, California

Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive
Date: September 30 – October 5, 2018
Presenters: Chris Germer & team
Location: Gotzis, Austria

October 2018

Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Workshop
Date: October 8 – 9, 2018
Presenters: Chris Germer & Elke Smeets
Location: Belgium

Mindful Self-Compassion: 2-Day Core Skills Workshop
Date: October 12 – 13, 2018
Presenters: Christopher Germer & Kristin Neff
Location: Miami, Florida

Compassion Cultivation Training
Date: October 17 – December 12, 2018
Presenter: Maya Nader
Location: Seattle, Washington

Cultivating Mindful Compassion Weekend Workshop
Date: October 20 - 21, 2018
Presenter: Amy Pattee Colvin
Location: Samish Center for Mindful Compassion, Samish Island, Washington

Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training
Date: October 20 – 26, 2018
Presenter: Christopher Germer
Location: Andover, Massachusetts

Compassion in Connection – Exploring Compassionate Education Together
Date: October 26 – 28, 2018
Presenters: Various
Location: Rhinebeck, New York

November 2018

Compassion in Psychotherapy FACES
Date: November 2 - 3, 2018
Presenters: Chris Germer & Christine Braehler
Location: San Diego, California

Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive
Date: November 9 – 13, 2018
Presenters: Chris Germer, Noriko Morita, & Sanae Kishimoto
Location: Kyoto, Japan

December 2018

2-Day MSC Core Skills Workshop
Date: December 7 – 8, 2018
Presenters: Chris Germer & Kristin Neff
Location: Berkeley, California

Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive
Date: December 9 – 14, 2018
Presenters: Chris Germer & Kristin Neff
Location: Esalen, California

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

April 2019

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

May 2019

Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training
Date: May 5 – 11, 2019
Presenters: Steve Hickman, Chris Germer, & Michelle Becker
Location: Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia

July 2019

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

October 2019

Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training
Date: October 12 – 18, 2019
Presenter: Christopher Germer & team
Location: Gotzis, Germany

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