Whether it’s you, a friend or loved one—or, if you are a mental health professional—your clients, the effects of this crisis have been profound.

Why Attend the “Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit”

While you have undoubtedly heard about the mental health crisis going on now, what you may not have heard is that we are in the beginnings of a mental health renaissance…

More people are talking openly and honestly about their mental health than ever before. Stigma has been substantially reduced, and everyone from kids, elite athletes, celebrities and late-night talk show hosts—as well as us everyday people—are being more open and vulnerable about what we are experiencing.

Not only that, there are dozens of new, emerging, evidence-based approaches to mental health and well-being that are making a significant difference in people’s lives.

And…rather than waiting until mental health becomes a crisis, we are beginning to be able to build in whole-person—body-mind-spirit—ways to restore emotional balance and build psychological resilience starting right from the beginning—in kids, families, and society.

There are so many whole-person approaches that are providing tremendous help for overcoming—and avoiding—mental health challenges.

What You'll Learn During the “Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit”

Join more than 60 presenters including Deepak Chopra MD, Gabor Maté MD, Andrew Weil MD, Michael Singer, Tara Brach PhD, Jewel, Russell Brand, don Miguel Ruiz, Wim Hof, Thema S. Bryant PhD, Sharon Salzberg, Mariel Hemingway, Patrick Kennedy, Jeezy, Peter Coyote, Dan Siegel MD, Kristin Neff PhD, Ray Lewis, Roland Griffiths PhD, Rick Hanson PhD and over 40 more…

Who will be addressing topics such as:

• Psychedelics and ketamine-assisted therapy
• Energy psychology
• Hot & cold therapy
• Transcranial magnetic stimulation
• Exercise & movement
• Nutrition & supplement
• “Geek therapies” for adolescents
• Post-traumatic growth
• Social justice and mental health
• Indigenous psychology
• Music & sound therapy
• Positive stress & resilience
• And much, much more

Bonus Gifts for Attendees

The Summit will also feature an exclusive free screening of the stunning and widely-acclaimed film “The Wisdom of Trauma.”

You'll also get access to the following free gifts immediately when you register:

Gift #1: “Conquering Anxiety eBook”

Sometimes things happen in the world that we have no control over. We can, however, work on how we react to unexpected crises. Discover tips, practices, and strategies to help you tap into your internal calm.

Gift #2: “The Role of Exercise & Physical Activity on Mental Health – What the Research Shows”

Learn how exercise impacts mental health in this new report from the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation. It summarizes research on exercise and mental health, and specific mental health outcomes of 20 types of exercise.

Gift #3: Jon-Kabat-Zinn's “The Meditation Practice is Life Itself” Session from Mindfulness & Compassion Week

Get access to this powerful session from one of our partner summits with Jon Kabat-Zinn. In this talk and Q&A, Jon discusses the freedom that comes with practicing mindfulness and why mindfulness is the best tool for helping us with our suffering.

Gift #4: Rhonda Magee's “Compassion – Practices to Bring Wisdom Into Our Lives” Session from Mindfulness & Compassion Week

Get access to this powerful session from one of our partner summits with Rhonda Magee In this session, Rhonda explores why infusing compassion into our daily practices is essential to seeing love in action and facing injustice.

🌟 Even if you can’t attend live… 🌟

Register now because you'll be able to access the recording afterwards.

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For mental health professionals, this insight can be transformative for their work of supporting so many who are struggling in our world today.

Compassion-Based Approaches for Working with Shame is a free online training for mental health professionals brought to you by the same team that produced the 2022 Compassion in Therapy Summit.

Over three days, participants will learn from leading experts in the field, gaining science-based insights and practical skills through in-depth instruction, demonstrations with real clients, and guided practices so that they can help their clients be:

• More accepting
• Less critical
• And more resilient

What You'll Learn During “Compassion-Based Approaches for Working with Shame”

Shame is widely considered to be one of the most difficult human emotions. It’s painful, sticky, notoriously difficult to treat in psychotherapy, and is associated with a broad spectrum of disorders. But as Chris Germer, PhD, has said, “Shame is ultimately an illusion. And it loses its grip when we turn toward it with kindness and curiosity.”

In this free online training produced by our friends at the Awake Network and the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, you’ll learn from some of the world's leading experts on shame, mindfulness, compassion, and self-compassion in therapy.

With these teachers, you'll:

• Explore the latest research on shame and compassion
• Understand the relationship between shame and trauma
• Gain core skills for supporting your clients in embracing more self-compassion
• And learn how to navigate “backdraft” to compassion and other common obstacles

You’ll also learn specific interventions, practices, and insights for working with shame directly from the founders and leading teachers of Compassion-Focused Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems, Compassionate Inquiry, Mindful Self-Compassion and more.

“Compassion-Based Approaches for Working with Shame” Daily Schedule

DAY 1: Thursday, June 1, 2023

• “LIVE OPENING KEYNOTE: Self-Compassion: An Antidote to Shame” with Chris Germer, PhD & Kristin Neff, PhD
• “A Walk Through the Historic and Emerging Research of Shame” with June Tangney, PhD
• “Towards the Flourishing of All Life: Releasing Shame Related to Internalized Sexism, Racism, and Ableism” with Kamilah Majied, PhD
• “Working with Shame Through Internal Family Systems (includes Demo)” with Martha Sweezy, PhD
• “Shame in Relationships: Healing Mistakes, Regret, and Remorse” with Rick Hanson, PhD

DAY 2: Friday, June 2, 2023

• “Compassion as a Path for Healing Trauma and Shame (includes Demo)” with Gabor Maté, MD, CM
• “Unpacking the Power of Therapeutic Presence: Navigating Shame with Compassion” with Shari Geller, PhD
• “Exploring Body Oppression and Body Shame with Mindful Self-Compassion” with Sydney Spears, PhD, LCSW
• “From Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion: Insights on Shame and the Inner Critic (includes Demo)” with Paul Gilbert, FBPsS, PhD, OBE

DAY 3: Saturday, June 3, 2023

• “LIVE CLOSING KEYNOTE: Polyvagal Theory and the Treatment of Shame (includes Demo)” with Deb Dana, LCSW
• “Transmuting Shame Through Soulfulness” with Shelly Harrell, PhD
• “Self-Compassion in Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy: A Framework Rooted in Deep Ecology” with Jorge Armesto, PhD, C-IAYT & Susie Fairchild, MA
• “Shame, Vulnerability, and Resilience” with Deran Young, LCSW

Speaker List: Compassion-Based Approaches for Working with Shame

Gabor Mate, MD, Kristin Neff, PhD, Christopher Germer, PhD, Deran Young, LCSW, Paul Gilbert, PhD, Martha Sweezy, Phd, Deb Dana, LCSW, Rick Hanson, PhD, Shelly Harrell, PhD, Kamilah Majied, PhD, Shari Geller, PhD, and many more…

About Your Summit Host – The Awake Network

The Awake Network specializes in curated online events that truly impact your life. Every year we put our energy into a few quality online conferences on topics that matter, like mindfulness for well-being, relationships, education, business, and healthcare systems. We provide free talks about living a good life, and connect you with a vast network of resources from us, our partners, and our network of teachers.

🌟 Even if you can’t attend live… 🌟

Register now because you'll be able to access the replays for 48 hours after each session. f you would like to get lifetime access to the Compassion-Based Approaches to Working with Shame Training and earn Continuing Education credits, there is an opportunity to upgrade to the “Event Training Package.”

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What You'll Learn During SummitPalooza 2022

SummitPalooza features a one-of-a-kind lineup of presenters that you've never experienced before in one event.

Learn from renowned authors, scientists, mindfulness & compassion teachers, trauma experts, habit change specialists, mindset & performance coaches, and self-care experts in health, well-being, and relationships.

People such as: Marianne Williamson, Michael Beckwith, Sharon Salzberg, Dr. Dan Siegel, Kristin Neff, Jack Kornfield, Rhonda Magee, Thomas Hübl, Amishi Jha, Stephen Porges, Kelly McGonigal, Richard Schwartz, Ken Wilber, Rick Hanson, Shelah Marie, Otto Scharmer and many more…

Here's some of what to expect from SummitPalooza:

• Learn how to transform the quality of your life and your relationships through mindfulness, compassion, and effective self-care
• Discover the latest tools to process traumatic memories and heal trauma with guidance from leading trauma experts?
• Learn how to build physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual resilience during these challenging times
• Clarify your life purpose and vision and create daily practices that will support you in reaching your goals and fulfilling your dreams
• Learn the keys to living a purposeful and deeply rewarding life with renowned teachers and world-class performance coaches
• Deepen your spiritual journey and discover new sources of meaning, joy, and flow
• You'll learn and implement powerful & practical self-care and mindfulness-based tools to heal trauma, deepen resilience, and cultivate compassion. Learn to clarify your life vision and follow through on goals and commitments.

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Bonus Gifts for SummitPalooza Attendees

1. A Keynote Talk from the Self-Care Summit
2. A Keynote Talk from The Global Resilience Summit
3. A Keynote Talk from The Best Year of Your Life Summit
4. Habit Stacking eBook by Heart Mind Institute
5. 24 Ways to Find Calm in a Frantic World eBook by Experience Life

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🌟 Even if you can’t attend live… 🌟

Register now because each day’s talks will be recorded and available for 48 hours after each session.

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• Fear
• Deep sadness
• Anxiety
• Grief
• Uncertainty over the present and what the future holds
• Vulnerability
• Despair
• Anger
• Hopelessness

What You'll Learn During “The Strength of Self-Compassion” with Kristin Neff

• Discover mindful self-compassion as a crucial form of self-care
• Learn about motivating yourself more effectively with kindness and encouragement, rather than criticism
• Find out why the more compassionate you are towards yourself, the stronger you are
• Hear about the latest surprising findings in the field of self-compassion
• Learn the three components of self-compassion, and how they apply to your life

During our time together, we will also explore what it really means to have “strength” with your self-compassion. This involves taking action in the world for protecting, providing for, and motivating ourselves to alleviate our suffering. It means saying “no” to others who are hurting us – drawing our boundaries firmly. Or saying “no” to our own harmful behaviors, so that we can be safe and healthy.

It means giving ourselves what we genuinely need – mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually – without subordinating our needs to those of others, so we can be authentic and fulfilled.

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About Your Illuminate Speaker – Kristin Neff

The Hospice of Santa Barbara illumunate Speaker Series features a new nationally-known speaker every other month. This month's presentation is with Kristen Neff, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin.

She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research and is the author of the bestselling book, Self-Compassion and also Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive.

In her presentation, she will share the theory and research on self-compassion, which studies have increasingly shown to be powerfully associated with psychological wellbeing.

A short practice will be taught for use when needed in daily life.

This event will not be recorded, so make sure to watch live!

Watch Kristin Neff's TedX Speech

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About The Illuminate Speaker Series

The illuminate Speaker Series is a free virtual series of renowned speakers who address the feelings and questions that accompany our challenging time – speakers that will inspire, educate, encourage deeper inquiry and action, create community discussion, and help bring people closer together.

Hospice of Santa Barbara created the free illuminate Speaker Series to address the feelings of anxiety, grief, and uncertainty that we are all experiencing.

The series continues through 2022 with Kelly McGonigal, Richard Louv, Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman. Additional speakers will be announced in the coming months. Hospice of Santa Barbara would like to give a special thanks to Natalie Orfalea Foundation and Lou Buglioli for sponsoring this event.

About Your Host – Hospice of Santa Barbara

Hospice of Santa Barbara provides professional counseling, support groups, and patient care services free of charge to individuals and families who are grieving the death of a loved one or experiencing the impact of a life-threatening illness.

Hospice of Santa Barbara also provides counseling in their offices and on fifteen local junior and high school campuses to children and teens who are grieving the loss of a loved one. For more information about Hospice of Santa Barbara, including volunteer opportunities, call (805) 563-8820 or visit www.hospiceofsantabarbara.org

Spanish Translation:

Autocompasión y Cuidado Tema del próximo evento de la serie de oradores illuminate, presentación por Kristin Neff

La serie virtual de oradores illuminate de Hospice of Santa este 22 de junio de 6:00 a 7:00 pm PDT

Acompañe a Hospice of Santa Barbara este miércoles 22 de junio de 6:00 a 7:00 p. m. (PDT) para su próximo evento virtual de la serie de oradores, illuminate, con Kristin Neff: The Strength of Self-Compassion (El poder de la autocompasión).

Actualmente, Kristin Neff es profesora adjunta de Psicología Educativa en la Universidad de Texas en Austin. Es pionera en el campo de la investigación sobre la autocompasión y es autora del libro más vendido: Self-Compassion (Autocompasión). En su presentación, expondrá la teoría y la investigación sobre la autocompasión, cuyos estudios han demostrado cada vez más que está fuertemente relacionada con el bienestar psicológico. Se enseñará una breve técnica para poner en práctica en la vida cotidiana cuando sea necesario.

El evento es gratuito, pero es necesario inscribirse. Para inscribirse, ingrese aquí: https://spiritualgrowthevents.com/self-compassion

Fecha: miércoles 22 de junio

Hora: 6:00 a 7:00 p. m., PDT

Precio: GRATUITO

Enlace para registrarse: https://spiritualgrowthevents.com/self-compassion

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