zhannadesign direction: Compassion in Connection Conference

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Compassion in Connection Conference

There are many diverse ways to alleviate suffering, and compassion and connection are at

the heart of all of them. In the growing field of compassion teaching, it’s not easy to keep up with the latest programs, developments, challenges, and successes. Join top leaders in the field to explore actual examples of how the practice of compassion is affecting change and making a difference in people’s lives.

Whether you are already teaching compassion, or are interested in learning more about compassion as a general subject, this community-building conference provides an opportunity to:

learn about the distinctive competencies of major compassion programs
differentiate compassion programs from mindfulness programs or programs focused only on sympathetic or pure empathic responses
explore larger issues of science-based efficacy
network with other compassion professionals - teachers, therapists, scholars, and researchers

This is a rare opportunity to gather various compassion programs in one place and build community.

The conference includes:

presentations from representatives from each of the five empirically supported compassion training programs
a panel discussion on working with specific communities of need and the variations they may require
several brief compassion meditation sessions
a structured networking session
and more

Professionals can explore different programs and learn what each has to offer. Nonprofessionals can learn more about the field of compassion training, immersing themselves in the breadth and depth of this discipline. Everyone can gain information, new insights, and connections. This conference is structured for those with a beginner-advanced knowledge base in this area.

ACCME and APA credits are available for $80. All other available CE credits are $50. Teachers are subject to change.

The faculty recommends you read the following books and articles in preparation for the course:

A Fearless Heart: How the Courage to Be Compassionate Can Transform Our Lives by Thupten Jinpa, PhD
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff
The Mindful Path of Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions by Christopher K. Germer
Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living: A New Training Programme to Deepen Mindfulness with Heartfulness by Erik van den Brink and‎ Frits Koster
The Compassionate-Mind Guide to Overcoming Anxiety: Using Compassion-Focused Therapy to Calm Worry, Panic, and Fear (The New Harbinger Compassion-Focused Therapy Series) by Dennis Tirch and Paul Gilbert
Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Mindfulness and Compassion Skills to Overcome Self-Criticism and Embrace Who You Are by Karen Bluth
Awakening Compassion at Work: The Quiet Power That Elevates People and Organizations by Monica C. Worline and Jane E. Dutton