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October 13th, Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout Workshop with Kristin Neff and Chris Germer
October 13th, Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout Workshop with Kristin Neff and Chris Germer
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Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout Workshop with Kristin Neff and Chris Germer
October 13th 2024, 9am - 12pm PT
This workshop meets online Sunday October 13th, 9:00am - 12:00pm PT, you can check your local time here.
Many of us can identify feeling burned out from too much news, too many Zoom calls, or too many demands. However, when we’re burned out from work, it’s hard to find meaning or joy, or to feel fully functional. We may feel drained, empty, irritable, or useless. We’re also likely to blame ourselves for feeling this way. Studies show that 25-75% of workers around the world experience burnout symptoms. This wide range of burnout is reported in health care professionals, teachers, caregivers, business owners and employees. Chances are you or someone you know has experienced burnout.
Burnout happens when our work-life balance gets out of whack, usually through no fault of our own. We’re just doing the best we can. Common causes of burnout include excessive workload, lack of support, unfairness at the workplace, and moral distress. People who care deeply about their work are also more likely to get burned out, as are those who base their self-worth on their work, have a tendency to sacrifice themselves, or criticize themselves when things go wrong.
Fortunately, self-compassion is a helpful antidote to burnout, and there are many research studies that support this claim. There is also an empirically-supported training for healthcare workers derived from the Mindful Self-compassion program—Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities. Recently, Kristin Neff and Chris Germer wrote a new book, to be published in September 2024, titled Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout: Tools to Help You Heal and Recharge When You’re Wrung Out by Stress.
This 3-hour experiential workshop consists of talks, exercises, and discussion. Participants will learn quick and powerful self-compassion tools to alleviate the symptoms of burnout. Professionals will be able to apply key principles and practices to prevent and reduce burnout in themselves and their organizations.
Meet Kristin & Chris:
Chris is also:
- Christopher Germer, Ph.D., is a co-developer of the MSC program and a co-founder of the Center for MSC
- Author of the popular book, The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion
- Co-author (with Kristin Neff) of the professional text, Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program and The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook
- MSC Teacher Trainer and leads MSC intensives and workshops around the world
- Clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School
- Integrating principles and practices of meditation into psychotherapy since 1978
- Co-edited two influential volumes: Mindfulness and Psychotherapy and Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy
- Founding faculty member of both the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy and the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion, Cambridge Health Alliance, Harvard Medical School
- Maintains a small private practice in Arlington, Massachusetts, USA, specializing in mindfulness and compassion-based psychotherapy
Kristin is also:
- Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin
- Pioneer in self-compassion research, conducting first empirical studies over twenty years ago
- Recognized as one of the most influential researchers in psychology worldwide
- Author of the bestselling book Self-Compassion
- Latest book: Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive
- Developed the empirically-supported Mindful Self-Compassion program with Chris Germer
- Co-founder of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
- Co-author of the best-selling The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook
Registration closes October 12th
CME Credits Available information below:
The AAFP has reviewed Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout Workshop and deemed it acceptable for up to 3.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 10/13/2024 to 10/13/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA/AAFP Equivalency - AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
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Benefits of Mindful Self-Compassion
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What is Self-Compassion?
Self-compassion involves responding in the same supportive and understanding way you would with a good friend when you have a difficult time, fail, or notice something you don’t like about yourself. There are three elements which comprise self-compassion: Self-kindness vs. self-judgment, common humanity vs. isolation, and mindfulness vs. over-identification.
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Proven Benefits
In daily life, self-compassion involves noticing when we’re having a hard time, and rather than judging and criticizing ourselves, we respond to our pain with care and kindness, just as we would a dear friend. There’s now an impressive and growing body of research demonstrating that relating to ourselves in a kind, friendly manner is essential for emotional wellbeing. And though self-compassion is not often the first response for many of us during moments of personal struggle, this skill can be trained, even for those of us who did not learn it as children.
FAQs & Important Information
If I'm unable to attend, can I request a refund?
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We encourage you to review the Refund Policy in its entirety. Below is important information that we would like you to be aware of before choosing to make a financial commitment with us.
All refund requests must be made via the refund request form at the link above.
Refunds must meet specific terms of eligibility to include the reason for requesting a refund.
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Important Info: Mindful Self-Compassion is not a substitute for Therapy
Our programs are designed to teach participants the tools needed to develop and cultivate a mindfulness and self-compassion practice.
It is not a substitute for mental health care, personal therapy or medical treatment.
Personal safety and emotional wellbeing are the foundation of self-compassion training and you are primarily responsible for your own safety.
Teachers and facilitators are not expected or able to provide medical and/or psychological care. Course experiences may bring up challenging memories or feelings.
If you have a history with a serious mental health condition or other concerns you think may impact your ability to take this course, please contact CMSC or your healthcare professional to determine if this course is right for you. Your personal contact information may be used in the event the teacher or facilitator reasonably determines a need to call emergency services on your behalf.
Important Info: Productive Participation in Courses & Workshops
Participation is at the discretion of the teachers and facilitators at all times.
If, in the opinion of the teachers and facilitators, you are unable to participate productively and appropriately in the course or workshop you have registered for, you may be asked to discontinue.
Decisions of removal are to ensure CMSC provides the safest space possible for our participants and teachers. Please see our refund policy regarding necessary participant removal.