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Compassion Focused Therapy and Parenting

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Level
Beginner
Price
£135
4 days
Dates
May 13, 2026
June 3, 2026
Compassion Focused Therapy and Parenting

Registration

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

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

Timings

This workshop will run for 4 Wednesday mornings from 13th May until 3rd June 2026.

Session 1: Wednesday, 13th May

Session 2: Wednesday, 20th May

Session 3: Wednesday, 27th May

Session 4: Wednesday, 3rd June

It will run from 09.00 – 11.00 on all four days. All timings are according to BST (UK time zone).

Pricing

This workshop is offered at a flat rate £135

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

About this Workshop

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

Across this series of 4 webinars you will be introduced to

1) what compassion is and why parenting matters,

2) the theoretical and empirical links between compassion and parenting,

3) how to apply a compassion focused approach to parentings, as well as

4) research evaluations examining CFT and parenting.

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

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

Location

Online via Zoom

This course is for

Healthcare Professionals
Those working within the healthcare profession
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.

Meet your instructor(s)

Dr James Kirby

Dr James Kirby

Senior Lecturer & Clinical Psychologist

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

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 Binita.Shah@compassionatemind.co.uk

When will I receive the login details?

All delegates signed up to the workshop will receive the joining links, instructions, handouts and any extra resources and information via email. We send these roughly a week before the workshop start date.

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.