A Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) Approach to Shame-Based Difficulties in Sexual Minorities

Presented by:

Nicola Petrocchi & Leanne Dyck-Rondeau

Sponsored by:

Clinical Psychology

Continuing Education Credits:

6 CE Credits/This continuing education activity in psychotherapy is recognized by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec OPQ recognition number: RE03288-20

Language:

English

Cost:

CPA Member: Early Registration ($250+tax) - Regular Registration ($300+tax)

CPA Student Affiliate: Early Registration ($190+tax) - Regular Registration ($225+tax)

Non-Member: Early Registration ($325+tax) - Regular Registration ($400+tax)

Student Non Affiliate: Early Registration ($230+tax) - Regular Registration ($250+tax)

Please note: Early Registration (until end-of-day April 30th, 2019) and Regular Registration (after April 30th, 2019)

Duration:

Full-Day (9:00-16:30)

Target Audience:

Researchers, clinicians, students, and teachers of psychology

Skill/Difficulty Level:

Intermediate

Workshop Description:

In this workshop, we will explore how Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), a modern evolutionary and biopsychosocial psychotherapeutic approach, conceptualizes the mental difficulties that LGBTQ individuals might experience (Petrocchi et.al., 2019; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016). Sexual minorities face unique challenges related to their sexual minority identity, making them particularly prone to developing high levels of shame, internalized stigma, and self-criticism. Through instruction, experiential practices, and reflective exercises Dr. Petrocchi will outline the core components of CFT and propose how developing a sense of inner safeness through compassion-building practices might counteract the pathogenic effects of shame and self-criticism and promote flourishing.

Upon completion, participants will be familiar with the fundamental tenants of CFT. They will be equipped with key elements to consider when working with sexual minorities: internalized stigma, the unique origins of shame in this population, and the need for social support when working for social justice for sexual minorities. In addition, they will have actively experienced numerous Compassionate Mind Training exercises. In this way, this active workshop experience will equip participants with ideas they can continue to reflect upon and tools they can immediately experiment within their practice after their conference experience concludes.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Participants will understand how Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) is founded in evolutionary psychology.
2. Participants will understand the three emotional regulation systems according to CFT.
3. Participants will understand how CFT views compassion as a motivation as opposed to an emotion.
4. Participants will understand the particularities of sexual minorities in their experience of shame and self-criticism.
5. Participants will be sensitized to sexual minorities' experience of internalized stigma.
6. Participants will be sensitized to the key role of social support for sexual minorities.

Pre-Convention Workshop Registration - Cancellation Refund Policy

  50% Refund by end-of-day March 15th
  25% Refund by end-of-day April 23rd
  No REFUNDS after April 23rd