CE Information
1.5 Home Study (not live) Continuing Education Credits for Working with Shame in Therapy: The Transformative Power of Self-Compassion from APA-Approved Sponsor the Awake Network
General Information
- Working with Shame in Therapy: The Transformative Power of Self-Compassion
- Home Study Continuing Education Credits from APA-Approved Sponsor the Awake Network for the Working with Shame in Therapy: The Transformative Power of Self-Compassion workshop
- Release date: December 10th, 2025 (one week after the live workshop airs)
- Expiration date: December 10th, 2026
- Continuing Education Credits available: 1.5 home study credits
CE Credits
The Awake Network is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor home study continuing education for psychologists. The Awake Network maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
In addition to psychologists, some state boards also accept self-study courses from APA-approved providers for counselors, marriage and family therapists (MFTs), addictions professionals, and social workers. Please note that your state licensing board determines whether home study is an acceptable form of continuing education, as well as which types of credit are eligible. We encourage you to review your state’s current rules and regulations to confirm acceptance.
The Working with Shame in Therapy: The Transformative Power of Self-Compassion workshop awards 1.5 home study credits to participating professionals.
Participants must complete the full workshop and complete a post test with a score of 80% or higher to be eligible for credit. No partial credit will be given.
About the Instructor
Christopher Germer, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. He co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program with Kristin Neff in 2010 and they wrote three books: The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout, and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program. MSC has been taught to over 250,000 people worldwide. Dr. Germer is also the author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion and he co-edited two influential volumes on therapy:Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, and Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy. Dr. Germer lectures and leads workshops internationally and he has a small psychotherapy practice in Massachusetts, USA.
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CE Eligible Content
This program is approved for 1.5 CE hours. Only the presentation, demonstration, and experiential exercises led by Christopher Germer are eligible for CE credit. Participation in supplemental materials, including the optional one-hour Integration & Practice Lab, is not required or eligible for CE credit.
Cost
Access to 1.5 CE Credits costs an additional $19
Scholarships are available! Please email [email protected] with the name of the workshop you are interested in and a bit about why you are seeking a scholarship
Dates
This is a recorded live workshop available for asynchronous learning. CE credits are available from Deccember 10, 2025 – December 10, 2026. Program participants have lifetime access to the recording and workshop materials.
Refunds and Cancellations
The Awake Network offers a 30-day money back guarantee. If for any reason you are not completely happy with the pruchase, email us at [email protected] to receive a full refund, no questions asked.
Target Audience
The Working with Shame in Therapy: The Transformative Power of Self-Compassion workshop is intended for mental health professionals interested in developing their clinical skills. It is appropriate for Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists. The instructional level is intermediate.
The materials presented in this course may include therapeutic interventions and modalities that extend beyond the authorized scope of practice for certain professions. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing your profession’s scope of practice and ensuring that all services you provide are consistent with applicable laws, ethical standards, and licensing requirements.
Instructions for Claiming CE Credits
- Register for the workshop, which includes paying the fee
- Receive an email from [email protected] which includes instructions for attending the live online workshop and/or logging into community.theawakenetwork.com to access workshop materials
- Log into community.theawakenetwork.com where you will:
- Access the workshop recording
- Complete the Awake Network CE Feedback form
- Take the Post-Test
- A passing score on the test is 80% or higher. You may retake the test if you do not pass.
- After the above steps are successfully completed, you will receive a certificate via email.
Learning Objectives
- Gain a deeper understanding of shame including its evolutionary purpose, and how it is learned through early attachment, family dynamics, and culture.
- Learn what current research tells us about the link between shame and psychopathology, and the close relationship between shame and trauma.
- Understand the role of self-compassion at the level of therapist presence, the therapeutic relationship, and client-directed practices — creating an environment where compassion becomes the atmosphere of therapy rather than a technique.
- Practice simple, safe skills to cultivate self-compassion and alleviate shame by engaging in accessible, research-supported practices you can use for yourself and with clients.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this workshop.
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- 12 Monthly LIVE Interactive Workshops & Q&A with leading experts
- Monthly Live Peer Groups to practice skills and share insights
- Supportive Community with private discussion forums and member directory
- Extensive Library of 42+ hours of premium CE trainings and summits (CEs included)
- Library of Self-Care Resources and Shareable Guided Practices
- 12 Monthly LIVE Interactive Workshops & Q&A with leading experts
- Monthly Live Peer Groups to practice skills and share insights
- Supportive Community with private discussion forums and member directory
- Extensive Library of 42+ hours of premium CE trainings and summits (CEs included)
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Body-Based and Somatic Approaches
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- Somatic Experiencing (SE) – Peter Levine
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- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy – Pat Ogden, Raymound Rodriguez
Neuroscience & Integrating Modalities in Psychotherapy
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- The Intersection of Neuroscience & Mindfulness – Judson Brewer
- The Science of Compassion – Kelly McGonigal
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