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    The Center forCompassion Focused Therapy

    Professional Training

    Elevate your clinical practice with evidence-based training in Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT, and mindfulness.

    The Center for Compassion Focused Therapy is a premier training institute dedicated to advancing the science and practice of compassion in psychotherapy.

    As the first clinical training center for CFT in the United States, we offer world-class educational experiences designed for mental health professionals. Our training programs integrate evolutionary psychology, affective neuroscience, and cognitive-behavioral principles to help clinicians cultivate psychological flexibility and deep compassion in their clients.

    Whether you are new to these models or an advanced practitioner, our experiential and didactic training approaches will equip you with powerful tools to enhance your therapeutic effectiveness and prevent clinician burnout.

    Our Training Offerings

    Foundational & Advanced CFT

    Comprehensive training from introductory concepts to advanced clinical applications of Compassion Focused Therapy.

    Clinical Supervision

    Individual and group supervision for clinicians seeking to deepen their practice and case conceptualization.

    Workshops & Masterclasses

    Immersive learning experiences led by world-renowned experts in CFT, ACT, and mindfulness-based interventions.

    Certification Support

    Guidance and structured training hours for professionals working towards specialized certifications.

    Who Should Attend?

    Our programs are designed for mental health professionals and students who wish to integrate compassion-focused interventions into their clinical work.

    Continuing Education (CE) credits are often available for eligible professionals attending our live and online workshops.

    Psychologists and Psychiatrists
    Clinical Social Workers
    Mental Health Counselors
    Marriage and Family Therapists
    Psychiatric Nurses
    Graduate Students in Mental Health Disciplines

    Upcoming Events

    Browse our schedule of upcoming live webinars, in-person workshops, and multi-day retreats.

    On-Demand Courses

    Learn at your own pace with our comprehensive library of recorded professional training courses.