Self Compassion has been a buzz phrase in our field for a few years, but what exactly is it? This seminar will cover what self compassion is, how it is different from self-esteem and uncompassionate self-responding, issue of diversity related to self-compassion, the evidence that supports it, and a discussion of how we can incorporate self-compassion into treatment.

About the Webinar:

Course objectives:
  • Describe the components of self-compassion
  • Discuss the evidence that supports the use of self-compassion
  • Explain ways to incorporate self-compassion in treatment

Please note: this webinar will be conducted via Zoom.  By registering for this webinar, you are agreeing to Zoom's privacy policy.

Our Speaker

Jessica Gerfen, PhD is Chief Executive Officer, St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute (SLBMI). Dr. Gerfen joined SLBMI in 2015 and has held a number of administrative positions, including Director of Risk Management and Technology, Assistant Administrative Director, and Administrative Director of Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program.  She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and completed her post-doctoral fellowship at the Houston OCD Program. Current initiatives of interest for Dr. Gerfen include advancement of technology integration into clinical practice and operational quality initiatives and expansion. Her clinical professional areas of interest include OCD and related anxiety disorders and the relationship between anxiety and eating disorders.
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Dr. Gerfen is President-Elect-Elect of the Missouri Psychological Association (MOPA).
REGISTRATION
  • MOPA Members – $34
    MOPA Members must be in good standing on their membership to receive the discounted rate on this webinar event.

  • Students and Interns – FREE
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  • Non-Members Seeking CE Credit – $49
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​If you have issues registering online or prefer to register via phone, please contact Emily at 888-995-6672 or via email at [email protected]
This training is supported by Missouri Psychological Association. The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of MOPA.
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