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Working with Shame in Therapy: The Transformative Power of Self-Compassion
A 90-Minute Recorded Workshop with Christopher Germer, PhD
Co-Hosted by The Awake Network and Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
In this 90-minute workshop for mental health professionals, Christopher Germer, co-developer of the Mindful Self-Compassion program, invites you to look at shame through the eyes of self-compassion. As Chris reminds us, shame is one of the most painful and pervasive human emotions, often hiding in anxiety, grief, anger, and stuck patterns in therapy. Yet at its core, shame is an innocent emotion rooted in the universal wish to be loved. When we learn to recognize shame, and meet it with kindness, connection, and mindful awareness, it begins to lose its grip.
Drawing on clinical experience and current research, Chris will explore how self-compassion can act as an antidote to shame, guiding clients from self-criticism, isolation, and rumination toward self-kindness, common humanity, and mindful presence.
In this workshop you will:
- 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.
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About Christopher
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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12 Monthly LIVE Interactive Workshops & Q&A with Leading Experts
Learn powerful approaches for nervous system regulation, healing trauma, working with shame and attachment wounds, preventing burnout, and much more.
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Mischke-Reeds MA, MFT
Williams PhD
Thai PhD
Germer PhD
Dana LCSW
Levine PhD
Recordings available and CE credits included for the 12-month series at no additional cost.
- Strengthen nervous system regulation skills — for yourself and clients
- Use movement and posture to support healing when words fall short
- Apply trauma-sensitive techniques for nervous system regulation
- Apply titration and pendulation to support safe trauma healing
- Use self-compassion to reduce shame and support healing
- Recognize and prevent burnout in yourself and others
- Understand and work with attachment wounds in a somatic context
- Teach distress tolerance skills for managing anxiety and anger and much more!
Plus: Includes 42+ Hours of Premium On-Demand CE Training Programs!
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Somatic Approaches in Therapy Summit
Learn the art and science of integrating somatic approaches in therapy with Peter Levine, Pat Ogden, Bessel van der Kolk, Licia Sky, Linda Thai and others
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Compassion-Based Approaches for Working with Shame
Learn how to help clients work with shame and become more resilient with Gabor Mate, Chris Germer, Kristin Neff, Richard Schwartz and others.
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Learn expert strategies and insights for integrating mindfulness and compassion in the successful treatment of trauma with Dan Siegel, Gabor Mate, Eduardo Duran, David Treleaven and more.
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An On-Demand Library of 42+ Hours of Premium CE Training Programs (a $900 Value)
Access to the full Somatic Approaches in Therapy training as well as our past Compassion in Therapy trainings and summits on Trauma, Shame, and more — CEs included at no additional cost.
Self-Care Resources and Guided Practice Library
Explore a library of shareable Guided Practices and Self-Care Resources from our world-renowned teachers
Facilitated Discussion and Practice Groups (For Mental Health Professionals)
Discuss, practice, and integrate what you’re learning in facilitated monthly sessions with like-minded peers
A Supportive Peer Network & Private Social Platform (For Mental Health Professionals)
Connect with a like-minded community to share resources, referrals, and mutual support—on a private platform built just for therapists.
12 Monthly LIVE Interactive Workshops & Q&A with Leading Experts
Join Peter Levine, Deb Dana, Chinwé Williams, Chris Germer and others for monthly live workshops — including CE credits fro the series as a whole
An On-Demand Library of 42+ Hours of Premium CE Training Programs
Access to the Somatic Approaches in Therapy Summit, Healing Trauma with Compassion Based Approaches Compassion-Based Approaches to Working with Shame — CEs included at no additional cost!
Self-Care Resources and Guided Practice Library
Access a library of shareable Guided Practices and Self-Care Resources from our world-renowned teachers
Access to Facilitated Discussion and Practice Groups (For Mental Health Professionals)
Discuss, practice, and integrate what you’re learning in facilitated monthly sessions with like-minded peers
A Supportive Peer Network & Private Social Platform (For Mental Health Professionals)
Engage in discussion groups, network with like-minded peers, offer and receive support, and share resources, referrals, and so much more
Learn
- 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)
- 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)
- Library of Self-Care Resources and Shareable Guided Practices
A place for mental health professionals bringing compassion, mindfulness, and embodiment into their work.
Having expert guides and supportive peers who share similar values and inspiration can make all the difference. That’s why we’ve created a learning community to connect, share insights, and grow together.
Sharable and searchable guided practice videos—Self-Compassion, Mindfulness, Nervous System Regulation, and more.
Self-care and wellness support for you — resources for burnout prevention, boundary setting, moral injury and more.
Invest in yourself and help build this community—secure your Annual Membership at an exclusive 50% discount guaranteed for as long as you remain a member!
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We’re deeply grateful for those taking the leap to help bring this vision to life. Your early support helps shape a global community of compassionate therapists, dedicated to healing through evidence-based, heart-centered care.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Our hope is that this learning community nourishes your work with your clients, your practice, and yourself. If for any reason it’s not what you’re looking for, we offer a full refund within 30 days, no questions asked.
Who Is This For?
This space is intended for trained therapists and mental health professionals, including but not limited to: psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, licensed mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, as well as graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited psychotherapy training program and completing a supervised clinical internship. Proof of professional or student status will be required during registration.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Our Programming Draws from a Rich Tapestry of Approaches, Featuring Leaders in the Field of:
Compassion-Based & Mindfulness-Focused Therapies
- Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) – Kristin Neff, Chris Germer
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) – Paul Gilbert, Deborah Lee
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) – Les Greenberg, Sue Johnson
Body-Based and Somatic Approaches
- Polyvagal Theory & Nervous System Regulation – Deb Dana
- Somatic Experiencing (SE) – Peter Levine
- Somatic Abolitionism – Resmaa Menakem
- Hakomi Psychotherapy– Manuela Miske-Reeds
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy – Pat Ogden, Raymound Rodriguez
Neuroscience & Integrating Modalities in Psychotherapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Parts Work – Richard Schwartz, Deran Young
- Soul Wounds and Intergenerational Healing – Eduardo Duran
- Interpersonal Neurobiology & Relational Neuroscience – Dan Siegel
- Positive Neuroplasticity – Rick Hanson
- Trauma & The Brain and Body – Bessel van der Kolk, Gabor Maté
Neuroscience & Embodiment in Therapy
- Trauma & The Brain – Bessel van der Kolk, Dan Siegel
- The Intersection of Neuroscience & Mindfulness – Judson Brewer
- The Science of Compassion – Kelly McGonigal
- The Role of the Body in Emotional Processing – Resmaa Menakem,
This growing community of therapists, educators, and researchers brings together some of the most impactful modalities and thought leaders in the field, offering cutting-edge, heart-centered, and evidence-based approaches to healing.
Our Learning Approach
We offer preparatory learning and post-workshop integration that involves opportunities to practice skills with fellow attendees, share reflections on its relevance to your client work, and engage in peer consultation for support in applied practice. We utilize leading neuroscience and learning theories to support your integration, retention, and direct application to practice.
We involve all the following:
- Concrete Experience (CE): feeling
- Reflective Observation (RO): watching
- Abstract Conceptualization (AC): thinking
- Active Experimentation (AE): doing
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