Workshop

Compassion Focused Therapy for Grief and Loss (Pre Conference Workshop)

This is a one day HYBRID workshop that will take place in Birmingham and online with Prof Darcy Harris

October 12, 2026
Hybrid
1
Days
£75 - £185

From £10 • Card, PayPal & bank transfer available

About this workshop

This workshop will weave together current research and practice related to loss and grief with the principles and practice of CFT, including material that will explore personal as well as collective experiences and responses to loss. An emphasis will be on differentiating a model of companioning grief versus an interventionist model of treating pathology, and the role of therapist self-practice as a way to cultivate the compassionate base that forms the heart of grief therapy.

Introductory Concepts

· Current thinking and research related to grief and loss

· Support versus intervention

· When grief goes awry

The Therapist’s Compassionate Stance in Grief Therapy

· Current challenges in grief therapy

· The Role of compassion training for therapist and clients

· Shame-based self-criticism versus compassion based self-correction

Challenges in Grief Therapy Practice

· The social context of compassion and grief

· Approaching unique scenarios of grief

· Compassion and disenfranchised grief

· Prolonged Grief Disorder and its implications

Applying CFT to Grief

· Addressing shame and guilt with compassion

· Applying the flows of compassion to situations of loss and grief

· Compassion-based practices with grieving clients

· Use of energy and imagery

· Summary and discussion

What you'll learn

01

Understand the link between compassion and eating behaviour

02

Explore practical tools from the workbook

03

Apply strategies for sustainable change

04

Develop a kinder relationship with food

Who this workshop is for

Anyone interested in improving their relationship with food and body

Healthcare and wellbeing professionals

No prior experience required

"The Compassionate Mind Foundation has been doing world-leading work, pioneering the science of compassion."

Prof Lord Richard Layard
Economist & Wellbeing Expert

Meet your instructor

Dr Ken Goss
Clinical Psychologist and Author
Dr. Ken Goss is a renowned clinical psychologist specializing in compassion-focused therapy, with extensive experience in helping individuals develop healthier relationships with food.
Book your place
October 12, 2026
Online
2.5 Hours
£75 - £185
Reserve your spot

Places are limited

FAQs

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Is this supervision workshop going to be recorded?

No, as this is a supervision workshop and delegates will be discussing sensitive matters, this workshop will not be recorded. For that reason it is essential that delegates attend this workshop live. Any non-attendees will not receive a certificate.

Would I get a certificate for this personal practice workshop

Yes we will email certificates of attendance to all attendees, however as this is for personal practice and not for continuing professional development, the certificate will not include any CPD.

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.

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.

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

Will this workshop be recorded?

Yes, this workshop will be recorded on zoom. Once the workshop has finished all delegates will receive a follow-up email with the links to view these along with any extra resources. These will be available to view for around 3 months post-event. The recordings are edited, so will be made available roughly a week after the workshop has finished.

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.

Will this workshop be recorded?

Yes, this workshop will be recorded on zoom. Once the workshop has finished all delegates will receive a follow-up email with the links to view these along with any extra resources. These will be available to view for around 3 months post-event. The recordings are edited, so will be made available roughly a week after the workshop has finished.

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Compassion Focused Therapy for Grief and Loss (Pre Conference Workshop)

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Level
Pre Conference
Price
£75 - £185
Dates
October 12, 2026
October 12, 2026
Compassion Focused Therapy for Grief and Loss (Pre Conference Workshop)

Registration

This workshop is part of our 15th International Conference, but can be booked separately.

This workshop will offer 7 hours towards your CPD, and you will receive a certificate of attendance shortly after the workshop via email. This workshop will be recorded, and a recording will be sent to all participants and will be available for up to one year after the live broadcast. These recordings will mainly cover the speakers whilst they go through the content, although there may be instances where delegates are also recorded while in discussion. Any group work in breakout rooms will not be recorded.

Face to Face

Registration is from 8.30am, and the workshop will begin at 9.30am. A member of the team will be on hand throughout the workshop, and we will share a map and directions for Millenium Point before the start of the workshop.

Online

Handouts and any accompanying materials will be sent to you via email before the beginning of the workshop. If this is not possible, one of our admin team will be in touch.

Once you click the meeting link to join the meeting, you will be placed in a waiting room and a member of our admin team will add you to the workshop shortly before it begins. A team member will be available for any technical support (should it arise) throughout the day, and can be contacted by private message or via hello@compassionatemind.co.uk

Timings

This workshop will run on the 12th October 2026.

It will run from 09.30 – 16.30. All timings are according to BST (UK time zone).

Pricing

To pay in installments, or for those who may struggle or be unable to afford this price, please contact finance@compassionatemind.co.uk

Face to Face

Early Bird: £185 (ends on the 31st July 2026)

Student Rate: £145

Member Rate: £ 175

Emerging Country: £105

Standard Rate: £205 (from 1st August 2026)

Online

Early Bird: £125 (ends on the 31st July 2026)

Student Rate: £105

Member Rate: £ 115

Emerging Country: £75

Standard Rate: £145 (from 1st August 2026)

This workshop will weave together current research and practice related to loss and grief with the principles and practice of CFT, including material that will explore personal as well as collective experiences and responses to loss. An emphasis will be on differentiating a model of companioning grief versus an interventionist model of treating pathology, and the role of therapist self-practice as a way to cultivate the compassionate base that forms the heart of grief therapy.

Introductory Concepts

· Current thinking and research related to grief and loss

· Support versus intervention

· When grief goes awry

The Therapist’s Compassionate Stance in Grief Therapy

· Current challenges in grief therapy

· The Role of compassion training for therapist and clients

· Shame-based self-criticism versus compassion based self-correction

Challenges in Grief Therapy Practice

· The social context of compassion and grief

· Approaching unique scenarios of grief

· Compassion and disenfranchised grief

· Prolonged Grief Disorder and its implications

Applying CFT to Grief

· Addressing shame and guilt with compassion

· Applying the flows of compassion to situations of loss and grief

· Compassion-based practices with grieving clients

· Use of energy and imagery

· Summary and discussion

Face to Face

Millenium Point

Curzon St, Birmingham B4 7AP

Click here to see the venue on Google maps

Online

via Zoom

Harris, D.L. (2024). Compassion-focused grief therapy. In K.D. Elzen; R. Neimeyer & R. Lengelle (eds) Living with Loss: From Grief to Wellbeing, Routledge; pp.195-205

Harris, D.L. (2023). An exploration of Compassion Focused Therapy for grieving individuals. OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine, 8(4), 1-31.

Harris, D.L. & Ho, A.Y. (eds) (2023) Compassion-based approaches to loss and grief. Routledge.

Harris, D.L. (2021) Compassion-focused grief therapy. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 49(6), 780-790.

Harris, D.L. (ed) (2011) Counting our losses: Reflecting on change, loss, and transition in everyday life. Routledge.

Harris, D.L. (ed) (2020). Non-death loss and grief: Context and clinical implications. Routledge

Harris, D.L. & Bordere, T.C. (Eds.). (2016). Handbook of social justice in loss and grief: Exploring diversity, equity, and inclusion. Routledge.

Harris, D.L. & Milman, E.V. (2026) Principles and Practice of Grief Counseling. Fourth Edition. Springer.

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

Meet your instructor(s)

Prof Darcy Harris

Prof Darcy Harris

Professor of Thanatology & Psychotherapist

FAQs

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.