About This Workshop

Presented By Chris Germer, Jorge Armesto, Susie Fairchild, Staci Berman

Workshop date and time: October 25, 2023 from 7-10am PST Click here to view the Time Conversion Chart

 

The field of and research related to psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) is rapidly growing, revealing the potential for healing and treatment of mental health afflictions. Skills cultivated in the practice of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) may serve to enhance the safety of PAP and therefore optimize the potential of these treatments for participants, while supporting clinicians as they navigate this nascent field. 

 

This 3-hour workshop will provide participants with a basic understanding of the synergy between self-compassion and PAP. Attendees will learn how to cultivate self-compassion to enhance the benefits of PAP as well as to reduce the potential for harm.


Objectives for MSC for PAP

In this workshop, participants will learn:

  • Current research on the potential of psychedelic assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of mental health disorders 
  • The potential benefits of MSC as a harm reduction tool for psychedelic-assisted therapy
  • Practical applications of Mindful Self-Compassion in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy


Who Should Attend

This workshop is open to individuals interested in developing harm-reduction skills to offer and participate in psychedelic therapy and/or other non-ordinary practices.


Continuing Education for Participants in the US

Psychologists: Continuing Education Credit for this program is provided by UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This course offers 2.75 CE credit. Licensed MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, LCSWs: Continuing Education Credit for this program is provided by UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. 2.75 CE credit may be applied to your license renewal through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. For those licensed outside California, please check with your local licensing board to determine if CE credit is accepted. Nurses: UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP16351, for 3.4 CE credit.

Fees for CE credit: $35  *Must attend workshop live to receive credits.

If you would like to receive CEs for enrolling in this workshop, please add at the checkout page.


Access to Materials and Session Recordings

After you complete each course or workshop, you'll have access to the content for 90 days if you want to review it at your convenience.

Please note that we will record each live session, and the recordings will be available within 48 hours in the respective lesson of the course.


Refunds

For any refund requests, questions regarding the course or the registration process, please fill out the refund form here.

Instructor(s)

Christopher Germer

Co-Founder, CMSC

Christopher Germer, Ph.D., is a co-developer of the MSC program and a co-founder of the Center for MSC. He is the author of the popular book, The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, and co-author (with Kristin Neff) of the professional text, Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program, and a workbook, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook. Chris is an MSC Teacher Trainer and leads MSC intensives and workshops around the world. Chris is also a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. Chris has been integrating the principles and practices of meditation into psychotherapy since 1978. He has co-edited two influential volumes –Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, and Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy – and he is a founding faculty member of both the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy and the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion, Cambridge Health Alliance, Harvard Medical School. Chris maintains a small private practice in Arlington, Massachusetts, USA, specializing in mindfulness and compassion-based psychotherapy.

Jorge Armesto

SCIP Instructor

Jorge Armesto is a bilingual clinical psychologist and yoga therapist in private practice in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, where he serves linguistically and culturally diverse communities. Jorge is passionate about the intersection of psychology, mindfulness, spirituality, and body-focused practices. Working from a Buddhist psychology and compassion-focused perspective, his work seeks to understand how multiple sources of oppression and resiliency intersect and inform the lived experiences of people. Jorge believes that listening to our body's wisdom is essential in promoting overall health. In addition to his clinical work, Jorge teaches mindfulness-based classes, facilitates psychoeducational and therapy groups, and provides clinical supervision to mental health professionals. He is a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher, section faculty at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy (IMP) certificate program, consulting psychologist at Bristol Community College in Fall River, Massachusetts, and small group facilitator in the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) Certificate Program. Jorge’s spiritual practice focuses on applying Dharma teachings to help alleviate individual and community suffering. He practices in the Thich Nhat Hanh (Plum Village) tradition of engaged Buddhism and is a member of the Order of Interbeing. There are many ways that Jorge cultivates seeds of joy including cooking, dancing to the Afro-Cuban rhythms of salsa, building community, and weaving. Above all, Jorge loves spending time with his husband, children, and friends. For more information: www.golsowly.com.

Instructor(s)

Susie Fairchild

Certified MSC Teacher

Susie Fairchild is a licensed psychotherapist in the Boston area and on the board and faculty of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy (www.meditationandpsychotherapy.org). She is a certified Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Teacher and the Educational Co-Director for the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy Certificate Program. Susie trained in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy with Polaris and Fluence.

Instructor(s)

Staci Berman

Certified MSC Teacher

Staci Berman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the Chicagoland area working in private practice. She is a certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher, certified Self-Compassion in Health Care teacher, and has worked in multiple spaces offering Mindfulness and Self-Compassion workshops and retreats. She holds certifications in psychedelic-assisted therapy from CIIS and MAPS and has trained in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy with Polaris Insight.

In 2024, we will be offering our Self-Compassion In Psychotherapy-evolved (SCIP-e) course. This course was designed specifically for Mental Health providers and is covers a period of six months for a deep dive into integrating a deeper level of self-compassion into your professional practice. If you would like updates on this next round of SCIP-e, please sign up for our mailing list at the link below.

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FAQs & Important Information

  • If I'm unable to attend, can I request a refund?

    Our entire Refund Policy is located here: https://centerformsc.org/cmsc-policies/

    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. Our Refund Policy (at the link above) includes details on when we are able and are not able to issue a full refund. All refund request forms are reviewed by a small team of our staff. We ask for your patience and understanding when requesting a refund.

    If you have any questions after reviewing our Refund Policy, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].

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    In accordance with Marketplace Facilitator/Provider laws, CMSC is now required to collect and remit sales tax on sales in some areas of the United States and Canada. This is required even as we are a registered non-profit.

    What does this mean for you? It means that when you purchase a course with CMSC in some states or provinces ( U.S. & Canada), the sales tax will be automatically calculated and collected at the time of checkout. This ensures compliance with tax regulations in your area. If you have any questions or concerns about this change, please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer support team: [email protected].

  • 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.

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    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.

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