Compassion Focused Therapy
Learn how to deepen the role of compassion, courage, and wisdom in your therapy in this online course with the founder of CFT Paul Gilbert, and leading trainer Denis Tirch.
About the course
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Immediate accessLength
8 hours | On-Demand (12 months access)Who this course is for
For Mental Health Professionals, Health Professionals & CoachesOrganization Enquiries
Find out moreMany clients come to therapy burdened by harsh self-criticism, deep shame, or the lingering effects of trauma. Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) offers a powerful way to help, by awakening the caring motivational system that supports emotional regulation, healing, and resilience.
This self-paced course gives you a practical, in-depth introduction to the CFT approach, developed by Professor Paul Gilbert. You’ll learn directly from Paul and internationally respected CFT trainer Dennis Tirch as they guide you through the theory, techniques, and clinical application of compassion-focused work.
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Learn From the Founder of CFT and Leading Trainer
Paul Gilbert Founder of Compassion Focused Therapy and internationally renowned clinical psychologist. Paul is a pioneer in the science of compassion and author of The Compassionate Mind. His work integrates evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and psychotherapy to help clients move from shame and self-criticism toward healing and emotional balance.
Dennis Tirch Director of The Center for Compassion Focused Therapy in New York and leading CFT trainer. Dennis is known for his clear, experiential teaching style and practical focus. A close collaborator of Paul Gilbert, he brings deep clinical insight into applying compassion-based techniques across a range of client presentations.
Help Clients Shift Out of Shame and Self-Criticism
CFT draws on evolutionary psychology, affective neuroscience, and attachment theory to address patterns of threat, avoidance, and self-attack. Through clear instruction and rich clinical demonstrations, you’ll learn how to:
Use compassionate mind training to strengthen clients’ inner support systems
Work skillfully with shame and self-criticism as core clinical processes
Guide practices including imagery, chairwork, and soothing rhythm breathing
Help clients engage with difficult emotions from a place of warmth and courage
Integrate compassion-based strategies across anxiety, depression, trauma, and more
Whether you're new to CFT or looking to build confidence using it with clients, this course gives you a step-by-step foundation for bringing compassion bringing compassion into your clinical work.
Your CFT Learning Experience Includes
Expert instruction from Paul Gilbert and Dennis Tirch
High-quality video lessons that explain theory and guide application
Clinical demonstrations of CFT in action
Downloadable resources and practice guides to support integration
Self-paced format with 12 months of access
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What You'll Learn
Course modules
Part 1: Introduction to compassion
Module one
Introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy
Module two
Understanding Compassion Focused Therapy
Module three
The power of compassion
Module four
Fears, blocks and resistance
Module five
Understanding the evolution of the human mind
Module six
The three circle model
Module seven
Competencies
Module eight
Quiz questions
Part 2: Bringing compassion to your practice
Module one
Compassionate mind training
Module two
Mindfulness exercises
Module three
Compassion focused imagery
Module four
Multiple selves
Module five
Chair work
Module six
Quiz questions (CE)
Part 3: Compassion focused skills and techniques
Module one
Integration into other modalities
Module two
Compassion focused thought record part 1
Module three
Compassion focused thought record part 2
Module four
Compassion focused thought record part 3
Module five
Quiz questions (CE)
Part 4: Shame and exposure with compassion
Module one
Shame and self-criticism
Module two
Exposure
Module three
Other techniques
Module four
Wrap up
Module five
Quiz questions (CE)
Course excerpts
Accredited Continuing Education Credits
This Compassion Focused Therapy training is designed for mental health professionals, health professionals and coaches worldwide. Upon completion, you'll receive an official certificate that may be submitted to relevant registration or licensing bodies for continuing professional development, where applicable.
8 CE/CME credits are designated for a range of licensed mental health professions, including:
psychologists, social workers, counsellors,
physicians, nurses,
marriage and family therapists,
addiction professionals.
Acceptance for other professions may vary by board and jurisdiction. View the complete CE/CME accreditation details and board approvals here.
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