This workshop will run on the 23rd September 2026.
It will run from 09.30am – 4.30pm. All timings are according to BST (UK time zone).
This workshop will be 6 hours towards your CPD.
This workshop is offered at a flat rate £135.00.
To pay in instalments, or for those who may struggle or be unable to afford this price, please contact finance@compassionatemind.co.uk
Researcher over the last 20 years or so has shown that stimulating compassion brain states have profound impacts on our brains and relationships The workshop provides participants with the latest science and application of compassion training. Although compassion is sometimes defined in different ways it actually means being sensitive and concerned with suffering and distress and then becoming committed to work out courageous and wise ways to deal with it, the compassion we need depends upon the situations we face , for example a firefighter needs courage and wisdom for firefighting skills would not be useful for a therapist or a parent ! Leadership is the same compassion depends upon the nature of leadership.
Most of this acknowledge that we live in stressful times that can take a toll on us physically and emotionally. Sometimes we get caught up in being overly self-critical or frustrated and disappointed, or plain exhausted. What compassion training helps us to do is to begin to identify the sources of our stress and emotional difficulty, how these are linked partly to how the brain evolved and functions and the social contexts we are in. From this wed can learn to become more mindful and aware of mental patterns that are not always helpful and switch to helpful one . Compassion training helps us to develop patterns of thinking feeling and acting which produce real physiological change in the body and the brain and help us deal with the difficulties of life. You will discover that compassion is not some weakness or just being nice to yourself or other but also actually involves genuine courage and commitment to do what is helpful rather than harmful. We need different types of compassion for different situations.
You will learn how to apply compassion science to real-world challenges, including understanding how organisations can become threat-driven systems, how cultures of competition or perfectionism can undermine wellbeing, and how compassionate leadership can create psychological safety and resilience.
By the end of the day, participants will be able to:
Understand the three-circle model (threat, drive, soothing) in organisational contexts
Recognise how organisations can become threat-driven systems
Identify how shame, fear, and self-criticism operate at work
Explore principles of compassionate leadership and psychologically safe cultures
Online via Zoom
Creating a compassionate mind series
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Gilbert, P. (2017). Compassion: Concepts, Research and Applications. London: Routledge.
Gilbert, P. (2017) Living Like Crazy. York: Annwyn House
Kolts. R. L. Bell, T. Bennett-Levy, J and Irons, C. (2018) Experiencing Compassion-Focused Therapy from the inside out: A Self-practice/Self-reflection Workbook for Therapists. London: Guilford Press
What Is Compassionate Leadership? | The King's Fund
West, M. A. (2021) Compassionate leadership: Sustaining wisdom, humanity and presence in health and social care. London: The Swirling Leaf Press.
West, M.A. (2021). Compassionate leadership: sustaining wisdom, humanity and presence in health and social care. London: The Swirling Leaf Press.
Worline, M.C. and Dutton, J.E. (2017). Awakening compassion at work: the quiet power that elevates people and organizations. Oakland, Ca: Bk Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc A Bk Business Book.
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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
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.
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
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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.
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