Workshop

Compassion Focused Therapy and Parenting

This is a four-part webinar series with Dr James Kirby

12 May 2027
02 June 2027
Online
4 two hour sessions
£169

Card, Invoice & bank transfer available

About this workshop

This webinar series will take place on 12th, 19th, 26th May and 2nd June 2027, between 09:00-11:00 BST

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Compassion Focused Therapy can make a significant difference in how parents relate to themselves and to their children.

‍Session 1

Introduction to what Compassion is and Why Parenting Matters
Different Parenting Populations
Parenting Practices and Attachment
The Importance of Warmth

Session 2

Assessing Parenting Styles
Shame and Parenting
Introducing Compassion Focused Strategies in a Parenting Context
Asking about Self-Compassion in Parenting

Session 3

Emotion Regulation Systems
Co-Regulation with Three Circles
Physiology and Voice Tone
Compassionate-Self to Help with Parenting Challenges

Session 4

Evaluations of CFT Interventions for Parents
Embodiment of Compassionate-Self & Final Tips
Q & A

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Across the webinars there will be times for question and answer, experiential practices and role play exercises.

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What you'll learn

01

What compassion is and why it matters for parenting

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Theoretical and empirical links between compassion and parenting

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Research evaluating explorations of CFT and parenting

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How to apply a compassion cused approach to parenting

Who this workshop is for

Anyone interested in compassion and parenting

Healthcare practitioners

Meet your instructor

Dr James Kirby
Senior Lecturer & Clinical Psychologist

James is the Co-Director of the Compassionate Mind Research Group at the University of Queensland. He has broad research interests in compassion, but specifically examines factors that facilitate and inhibit compassionate behaviour. He uses and integrates multi-modal assessment approaches to better understand the mechanisms of engaging and acting in compassionate behaviour (e.g., self-report, physiology, observations, fMRI). He also examines the clinical effectiveness of compassion focused interventions, evaluating how Compassion Focused Therapy helps with self-criticism and shame that underpin many depression and anxiety disorders. James also holds a Visiting Fellowship at the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University. In 2022 he authored Choose Compassion, and in 2020 he co-edited Making an Impact on Mental Health. He serves as an Associate Editor for two international journals Mindfulness and Psychology & Psychotherapy: Theory, Research & Practice. He has over 100 publications, been cited 4,750 times, and has an h-index of 32.

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12 May 2027
02 June 2027
Online
4 two hour sessions
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FAQs

Find answers to common questions about this workshop.

Can I attend the Clinical Skills without having completed an Introduction to CFT?

This workshop is aimed at those who have a good grounding in the foundations of Compassion Focused Therapy, so we do require that you have completed an Introductory workshop beforehand (please check the topics covered in the Introduction to CFT workshop on our Training Pathway). We generally recommend leaving at least six months between completing an Introductory workshop and attending the Clinical Skills workshop in order to give yourself time to practise with your clients, as this workshop will be aimed to helping you to build on your skills.

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Introductory workshops held by other organisations will be accepted, so long as they are at least two days in length, include the topics covered in our Introduction to CFT course, and are led by a recognised CFT trainer. For any queries about this, please email hello@compassionatemind.co.uk

Can I attend this course without having completed an Introductory workshop?

Yes, this course is suitable for those who are new to CFT, although some knowledge of the basics may be helpful.

Can I attend this intermediate course if I've not previously attended an Introductory workshop?

Unfortunately, this workshop will not be suitable for those with no prior CFT training. The trainer will be teaching the workshop on the assumption that all attendees have a good understanding of the model and will not have time to go over this. We recommend first attending one of our Introduction to CFT workshops, which we run several times a year.

Can I watch the recordings in my own time?

We understand that, due to time differences, it may not be possible for you to attend all of this training live with us. With that in mind, the workshop will be recorded, and you'll have access to the recordings for up to three months after the live broadcast to watch in your own time.

If you're unable to attend for the entire duration, please email hello@compassionatemind.co.uk to let us know, as non-attendees will not receive a certificate unless we are informed of your circumstances.

Do I need any prior knowledge of CFT?

This workshop does cover some of the basics of the CFT model so this has been advertised as a beginner level workshop, however we do recommend some prior training or experience of CFT as the trainers will not have time to address this in depth.

Do I need to be a therapist to attend this personal practice workshop?

No, this is for personal practice, and is open to all.

I can't attend live, can I watch the recordings after the live broadcast instead?

Due to the interactive nature of this workshop, and particularly that it will contain a lot of group work, we feel you'd be missing too much of its value if you cannot participate live. So all delegates will need to attend live. Any delegates that have signed up but don't attend will not receive a CPD certificate.

Please get in touch at hello@compassionatemind.co.uk if you can now longer attend this workshop and need to change your booking.

I might have to miss a session due to prior commitments. Can I catch up later?

Yes, this absolutley fine. The workshop will be recorded, and you'll be able to catch up on anything you've missed for up to a month after the live broadcast.

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Compassion Focused Therapy and Parenting

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Level
Intermediate
Price
£169
Dates
May 12, 2027
June 2, 2027
Compassion Focused Therapy and Parenting

Registration

This workshop will be 8 hours towards your CPD, and you will receive a certificate of attendance shortly after the workshop.

This workshop will be recorded, and recordings will be available for up to 3 months after the live broadcast for you to watch in your own time.

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Timings

All timings are according to UK BST (GMT+1)

Session 1, Wednesday 12th May 2027: 09:00hrs - 11:00hrs

Session 2, Wednesday 19th May 2027: 09:00hrs - 11:00hrs

Session 3, Wednesday 26th May 2027: 09:00hrs - 11:00hrs

Session 4, Wednesday 2nd June 2027: 09:00hrs - 11:00hrs

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Registration for this webinar is from 08:30hrs each session.

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Pricing

This workshop is priced at a flat rate of £149.

To pay in instalments, or for those in difficult financial circumstances who may struggle to afford this price, please contact finance@compassionatemind.co.uk

This webinar series will take place on 12th, 19th, 26th May and 2nd June 2027, between 09:00-11:00 BST

‍

Compassion Focused Therapy can make a significant difference in how parents relate to themselves and to their children.

‍Session 1

Introduction to what Compassion is and Why Parenting Matters
Different Parenting Populations
Parenting Practices and Attachment
The Importance of Warmth

Session 2

Assessing Parenting Styles
Shame and Parenting
Introducing Compassion Focused Strategies in a Parenting Context
Asking about Self-Compassion in Parenting

Session 3

Emotion Regulation Systems
Co-Regulation with Three Circles
Physiology and Voice Tone
Compassionate-Self to Help with Parenting Challenges

Session 4

Evaluations of CFT Interventions for Parents
Embodiment of Compassionate-Self & Final Tips
Q & A

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Across the webinars there will be times for question and answer, experiential practices and role play exercises.

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Location

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Online via Zoom

This course is for

Mental Healthcare Practitioners
Psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, nurses, psychiatrists and other mental health professions; mental health practitioners that are looking for a new way to introduce compassion focused therapy into their practice.
Healthcare Professionals
Those working within the healthcare profession
Owners
that are looking for a new way to introduce compassion based therapy into their practice.

Meet your instructor(s)

Dr James Kirby

Dr James Kirby

Senior Lecturer & Clinical Psychologist

FAQs

Can I watch the recordings in my own time?

We understand that, due to time differences, it may not be possible for you to attend all of this training live with us. With that in mind, the workshop will be recorded, and you'll have access to the recordings for up to three months after the live broadcast to watch in your own time.

If you're unable to attend for the entire duration, please email hello@compassionatemind.co.uk to let us know, as non-attendees will not receive a certificate unless we are informed of your circumstances.

My employer will be paying for this course. Can you arrange for an invoice?

Yes, towards the bottom of the page under the 'prices' section you will find a link to download a booking form for this workshop. Please fill this in and email to finance@compassionatemind.co.uk

What if I am unable to attend?

If you find you are unable to attend this course, please email our admin team via hello@compassionatemind.co.uk as soon as possible. You will be given the option to transfer to another course (within 12 months). Refunds are available if cancellation occurs no less than one month before the start of the course, although we will consider exceptional circumstances.

When will I receive the login details?

All delegates signed up to the workshop will recieve joining links and instructions when they sign up for the event via Eventbrite. Any additional handouts will be sent to you as soon as they are recieved from the speaker. If you do not recieve a welcome email when you book, or have other queries, please email hello@compassionatemind.co.uk.

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Will I get a certificate of attendance?

All attendees will received a certificate upon completion of the course. This will be emailed to you, so please ensure that your details are correct on registration.

Our staff will take a register on each day of the workshop and any non-attendees will not receive a certificate. If you are unable to attend for any reason, please get in touch at hello@compassionatemind.co.uk

Prices

If you wish to book via invoice, please click here to download our workshop booking form.

Terms and conditions


All places booked for our event, must be paid for prior to attending the event unless pre-agreed with management. Please note that we cannot confirm your place until we have received payment.
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Should you be unable to attend the event, please contact our admin team as soon as possible via hello@compassionatemind.co.uk. Refunds, less the Eventbrite administration fee, will be made if cancellations are received in writing up to one month before the event. Any cancellations received after this time will not be eligible for a refund, although we will consider exceptional circumstances.  While refunds for failure to attend cannot be made, you can transfer your event fee to a future event that will take place within 12 months of your booking without an additional penalty.
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Please note that information about the event and venue are subject to change and cancellation. Occasionally, an event may have to be cancelled or postponed.  We will endeavour to inform you of any changes and cancellations as soon as possible via email. We cannot take responsibility for any resulting costs you may incur for travel, accommodation, any other related goods or service or other compensation should an event cancellation occur.
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For all face-to-face events, lunch provided at the event will be vegetarian and will include eggs, but no meat or fish (though vegan options will also be made available). However, please advise us of any dietary requirements in the notes section whilst booking online and we will do our best to accommodate your request.