Compassion Focused Therapy

Welcome to Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), where you can transform your therapeutic practice with the power of compassion. Gain a solid introduction to the science of compassion - the embodied human motive to be sensitive to suffering, and the courage and commitment needed to respond to it. Explore the underlying theory and concepts involved in CFT, including evolutionary science and attachment theory. Learn with two of the world’s leading CFT experts – CFT founder Paul Gilbert and innovator Dennis Tirch, in this experiential online course.

This course offers practical guidance on seamlessly incorporating CFT strategies such as compassionate mind training, compassion-focused imagery, chairwork and mindfulness, into your existing psychotherapy practice. Discover how to use compassion-focused strategies to help your clients overcome a range of issues including chronic shame, self-criticism, anxiety and trauma.

Gain exclusive access to beautiful video lessons, insightful therapy demonstrations, and practical learning materials that will deepen your ability to cultivate compassion, wisdom and courage with your clients.

There are 8 CE/CME credits available (see Learner Notification). Please see our FAQ to review complete CE/CME details, course objectives, speaker/planner conflict of interest disclosure and more.