The Art of Self-Compassion with Chronic Pain (CW1C24)

Registration will close at 3:30pm (US Pacific Time) prior to the last class on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available within 48 hours following each class. Continuing Education Credits? (see details below).**

The Art of Self-Compassion with Chronic Pain:
Holding yourself with kindness when the body is hurting

Description:
Loving a hurting body is not easy. When things are rough, kindness and compassion can soften that experience. For many of us, however, being compassionate to ourselves is challenging, especially when we struggle with chronic pain and health challenges. Throughout this class series you will learn how to use the tools of self-compassion to help your brain and nervous system counterbalance their autopilot modes around pain.

Together, we will explore the latest scientific research on pain and self-compassion and combine it with ancient wisdom and compassion teachings. Each class session will contain brief lectures, practical exercises, guided meditations, small and large group sharings, and Q&As. This event is suitable for people living with chronic pain as well as healthcare providers working with people suffering from chronic pain.

Online Only: We are offering this program online via Zoom.

Class dates are: October 23, October 30, November 6, November 13, and November 20; all classes are held on Wednesday from 6:30pm – 8:30pm US Pacific Time.

Sliding Scale: Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports the teachers as well as Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners.

Benefactor – $600
Sustainer – $300
Basic – $150
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $75

All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.

*Recording Note: If you would like access to the recordings, you must register by the deadline above. You will have ~90 days from the original program date to view the recordings of this program.

**Please Note for CEC participants: If you are interested in receiving continuing education credits (CECs), you must register and pay for CECs prior to the start of the program (no retroactive CECs will be given) and you must attend the live program. Please review the CEC information below.

Continuing Education (CE) credit available:
This program offers 8 CE credits for $80 for psychologists, and California licensed MFTs, LCSWs, LEPs, LPCCs, nurses, and chiropractors. Please review our Continuing Education Credit information page to determine if your association or board will accept credits offered by Spirit Rock.***

Teachings are appropriate for health care professionals as well as the general public.

Learning Objectives for participating health care professionals-
At the end of the program you will be better able to:

• Describe the 3 elements of self-compassion;
• Use 2 self-compassion practices to soothe physical pain;
• Compare and contrast how the nervous system reacts to pain with and without compassion;
• Describe the paradox of change with pain and compassion;
• Identify the difference between mindfulness and compassion;
• Describe “backdraft” in compassion practice and how to work with it.

Continuing Education content level: Introductory

Attendance Requirements:To be eligible for Continuing Education Credits, participants must attend at least 4 of the 5 classes, in full, and fulfill all requirements stated on the CEC information page.

***Please note:

• For full Provider information, and additional CEC information, including attendance requirements, cancellation, and grievance policies, please visit our Continuing Education Credit information page.
• For those with a different license than listed above, or with a license from a different board or association than listed on our CEC info page, please contact your licensing board or association directly to request pre-approval/acceptance of CE credits offered at Spirit Rock. Spirit Rock does not confirm the applicability of credit for those with licenses different than those listed.
• Spirit Rock is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP16905 for 8 contact hours.
• Credit is awarded for instructional time only and does not include extended silent meditation, if offered.