An Introduction to Mindful Self Compassion

Type:
  Training
Duration:
1 hour, 18 minutes
CE credits:
1.0 CEs
Presented by:
DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Featuring:
Kate Sheehan, LCSW
Series:
Stress, Trauma, and Resilience (STAR) Seminars
Relevant categories:
Behavioral Health Community Mental Health Resilience
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Overview

Mindful Self Compassion is a skills-based program delivering mindfulness practices that cultivate self-compassion and interconnectedness. Experience a guided Mindful Self Compassion practice.

Recorded on: 10/17/2018

  Keywords: mental health, provider, relaxation, self-care, stress
  Public link for sharing: https://learn.wellbeing4la.org/detail?id=1721&k=1590708738  
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Learning objectives

  • Articulate the key components of a skills-based mindfulness program which cultivates compassion, self-compassion, and interconnectedness
  • Identify evidence-based mindfulness techniques to improve participant wellbeing, life satisfaction, and social connectedness
  • Engage in preliminary exercises to demonstrate program efficacy

Professional credit

  • This activity offers the following types of credit: APA
  • 1.0 CEs are available.
  • Additional details can be found in the activity document for this resource.

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