CFT for Trauma: Caring for the Client and the Therapist

Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) is an integrative psychotherapy model that focuses on the cultivation and application of compassion for both self and others. CFT integrates cognitive-behavioural therapy techniques with evolutionary, developmental and social psychology, affective neuroscience and Buddhist psychology. The approach was developed by Professor Paul Gilbert (OBE) for clients with high levels of self criticism and shame. It has a growing evidence base for a variety of clinical disorders and presentations, including trauma related presentations. 

Practising compassion has been shown to have powerful effects on physiological, psychological and social processes, specifically in the regulation of threat-focused emotional experiences and the development of a caring orientation to suffering. This workshop will provide an overview of CFT and it’s applicability for clients who have been impacted by trauma, with a specific focus on complex trauma. It will also highlight the importance of compassion for therapists, as human beings who also suffer and look at ways of taking care of yourself whilst working with clients who have experienced trauma. There will be opportunities to engage in discussion, practice and guided meditation.

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES

• Understand the core theoretical components of CFT
• Understand how compassion focused interventions can support clients who have been impacted by trauma;
• Understand fears, blocks, and resistances (FBRs) to compassion, as well as potential risks and additional considerations when utilising CFT for clients who have been impacted by trauma;
• Understand how to incorporate principles of trauma-informed practice into compassion-focused interventions;
• Have an awareness and opportunity to practice relevant CFT interventions to utilise with clients impacted by trauma.
• Understand the potential impacts of working with trauma as a practitioner and ways to minimise these
• Be able to apply the principles of CFT to your own well-being
• Recognise your own FBRs to compassion and self-care
• Recognise helpful vs unhelpful self-care/soothing behaviours
• Apply mindfulness and compassionate mind exercises in your everyday life
• Create an individualised self-care plan

The workshop is relevant for psychologists, social workers, counsellors and other helping professionals who work therapuetically with clients who have been impacted by trauma. It will offer a brief introduction to CFT for those without any prior knowledge or training, and extend awareness and application for those who are already experienced in CFT.

PRICING

$625 Super Early Bird until 15th July 2022

$645 Early Bird until 9th September 2022 ($625 for students)

$695 Standard price ($645 for students)

STUDENTS 

For discount code or further information please contact event organiser via the button below or email: hello@drhayleydquinn.com 

Prices include GST

Price includes morning tea (Day 1 and 2), afternoon tea (Day 1only), and lunch (Day 1 and 2). Please note meals will be vegetarian, with vegan and gluten free options on request. Please indicate any specific dietary requirements.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

Full refund less admin fee of $50 until 20th October 2022, 50% refund until 2nd November 2022, after this date no further refunds will be processed, however tickets can be transferred to another person. The event organiser must be advised of any transfer of tickets.