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.

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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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The Dalai Lama’s kindness, humility, and wisdom lead the way and set an example for us all, and we are pleased to invite you to explore his vision and key messages to the world in The Dalai Lama Global Vision Summit 2023.

What You'll Learn During the Dalai Lama Global Vision Summit

Join tens of thousands of participants from all over the world and hear from an esteemed panel of Buddhist teachers, experts, spiritual leaders, and activists to celebrate and reflect upon what it means to be human in our modern world.

During the Dalai Lama Global Vision Summit, we will unpack the essential teachings and priorities of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, as we explore:

• Cultivating goodness in ourselves and others.
• How to use the power of the fundamental human quality of compassion to experience inner happiness and create a more harmonious and just society
• Embracing the Dalai Lama’s call for “a new global ethics of universal responsibility”
• Applying the personal insights gained through meditation to see the world more clearly and unlock a path toward societal change
• Key Buddhist teachings on wisdom to the challenges faced by humanity
• Navigating personal and collective challenges with wisdom and insight
• Guided meditations led by some of the world’s leading Buddhist scholars
• Experience the joy of a universal spiritual ethic rooted in compassion
• Creating a more united society through the power of compassion and virtue
• Learning how personal transformation is the key to social transformation
• Working together to create a better future, world, and society

Sign up today to join this free online experience:

• 5 days of inspiration and expert guidance
• 20 transformative talks, teachings, and dialogues
• 18 helpful guided meditations

Free Gift for Summit Attendees

When you register, you'll also get a downloadable selection of teachings from Lion's Roar's exclusive publication The Vision of the Dalai Lama: Wisdom for a Compassionate World.

Daily Speaker Schedule for the Dalai Lama Global Vision Summit

Day 1 – Goodness: Bringing Out the Best in Us

The Dalai Lama is a beacon of inspiration for our troubled society. To begin this momentous global summit, our expert speakers will illuminate the Dalai Lama’s message to the world and explore how we can cultivate goodness in ourselves and society.

Speakers: Thupten Jinpa, Robert Thurman, Lisa Miller, and Matthew Fox

Day 2 – Compassion: The Foundation of Connection

Compassion is at the heart of the path of the Buddha, and has the transformative power to unite us. Together we’ll discover how, by cultivating genuine compassion toward ourselves and others, we can experience inner happiness and create a more harmonious and just society.

Speakers: Phillipe Goldin, Cyndi Lee, Pamela Ayo Yetunde, and Tony Butterfly Pham.

Day 3 – Ethics: Upholding Universal Human Values

The Dalai Lama has called for “a new global ethic of universal responsibility,” and together we’ll explore what this looks like in practice. We’ll discover the joy of ethical action and learn how to lead with compassion and altruism.

Speakers: Ven. Tenzin Priyadarshi, Brother Phap Luu, Joe Loizzo, and Tenzin Geyche

Day 4 – Meditation: The Key to Personal and Social Transformation

Join us for expert guidance in key meditation practices emphasized by the Dalai Lama, and learn how personal insights gained through Buddhist meditation can unlock a path toward societal change.

Speakers: Dan Zigmond, Dan Goleman, Ven. Thubten Chodron, and Spring Washam

Day 5 – Wisdom: Seeing Reality Clearly Together

With its conflicts, environmental crises, and many other societal challenges, our world needs wisdom now more than ever. Together we'll explore key Buddhist teachings on wisdom and discover how these can be applied to the many challenges faced by humanity today.

Speakers: Robert Thurman, Thupten Jinpa, Dr. Vandana Shiva, Pema Khandro Rinpoche, and Melvin McLeod.

About Your Summit Sponsors

About Lions Roar

Mission-driven, non-profit, and community-supported, Lion’s Roar provides Buddhist teachings, news, and perspectives so that the understanding and practice of Buddhism flourishes in today’s world and its timeless wisdom is accessible to all.

We do this by providing as many entry points as we can: through our print and digital publications, our website, video, social media, online courses, practice retreats, and more.

We try to bring dharma to people right where they are, knowing what a difference it can make in their lives.

About Tibet House US

Tibet House US was founded at the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and is dedicated to preserving Tibet’s unique culture at a time when it is confronted with extinction on its own soil.

By presenting Tibetan civilization and its profound wisdom, beauty, and special art of freedom to the people of the world, we hope to inspire others to join the effort to protect and save it.

Tibet House US is part of a worldwide network of Tibetan institutions committed to ensuring that the light of the Tibetan spirit never disappears from the face of this earth.

Replay Period For the Dalai Lama Global Vision Summit

Even if you can’t attend live, register now because each day's talks will be available for a brief replay period.

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Your support in purchasing through these links makes it possible for people in over 150 countries globally to attend these live-changing events for free. Thank you! 🙂

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You'll get to learn practical tools and practices for cultivating more happiness, joy, inspiration, healing, pride, connection, and love for humanity.

And we'll explore ways to draw strength from our ancestors, and learn how generations of powerful Afrikan wisdom can be a source of strength for all people.

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What Will You Learn At the Afrikan Wisdom Summit 2022

• Discover rich wisdom from Afrika to feed your mind, your heart and your soul
• Learn how to communicate love, hope and gratitude through the vibrant practices of Afrikan artists
• Explore ways we can all draw strength from our ancestors
• Learn about the importance of healing trauma, including inter-generational trauma
• Discover the influence of Afrikan culture on religious and spiritual traditions
• Come to a deeper understanding of the origins and goals of Black liberation movements, including Black Lives Matter
• Learn how generations of powerful Afrikan wisdom can be a source of strength for all people

Who Can Benefit from the Afrikan Wisdom Summit 2022

• People of all races and backgrounds who would like to live with more happiness, joy, inspiration, healing, pride, connection, and love for humanity
• Anyone who is new to Afrikan wisdom
• Anyone who would like to deepen their existing knowledge and appreciation for the wisdom of Afrika
• Anyone who would like to connect more deeply with their Afrikan heritage
• Anyone searching for a better understanding of the history and experiences of people of Afrikan descent

Why Does This Summit Use A “K” in Afrika?

While British and Portuguese colonialists spelled Afrika with a C, in Swahili and other indigenous Afrikan languages it has always been spelled with a K. In the spirit of bringing you authentic Afrikan wisdom, we are spelling it with a K.

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Afirkan Wisdom Summit 2022 – Daily Schedule of Events

• Day 1: Wisdom in the Afrikan Diaspora
• Day 2: Wisdom of Religious and Spiritual Traditions
• Day 3: Wisdom of Our Ancestors
• Day 4: Wisdom of the Arts
• Day 5: Wisdom of Black Liberation Movements
• Day 6: Wisdom of the Body and Healing Trauma
• Day 7: Wisdom of Raising the Next Black Generation

Speaker List – Afrikan Wisdom Summit 2022

• Mungi Ngomane: Human Rights Activist, Patron of the Tutu Foundation UK, Author of Everyday Ubuntu
• Kenneth Hardy, PhD: Director of Eikenberg Institute for Relationships, Professor, Trauma Specialist, Author
• Lady Phyll Opoku-Gyimah: Political Activist, Co-founder of UK Black Pride, Executive Director of Kaleidoscope
• Justin Michael Williams: Transformational Speaker, Recording Artist, Author of Stay Woke
• Ofosu Jones-Quartey: Hip Hop Electronic Music Artist, Meditation Teacher
• Deran Young: Founder and CEO Black Therapists Rock, Writer, Entrepreneur
• Bayo Akomolafe, PhD: Author, Philosopher, Writer, Activist, Professor of Psychology
• Afua Cooper, PhD: Historian, Author, Poet, named on Canada’s Maclean’s Power List
• Luisah Teish: Author of the bestselling book Jambalaya, Spirit Leader, Arts Activist, Teacher
• Syrus Marcus Ware, PhD: Co-founder of Black Lives Matter Canada, Abolitionist, Visual Artist
• Kaira Jewel Lingo: Dharma and Mindfulness Teacher, Former Buddhist Nun, Author of We Were Made for These Times
• Robert Taylor: Photographer with permanent collections in the National Portrait Gallery, Victoria and Albert Museum
• Eldra Jackson III: Co-Executive Director of Inside Circle, Father, Spiritual Warrior
• Femi Otitoju: Founder and Managing Director of Challenge Consultancy, Writer, Keynote Speaker
• Teneshia Samuel: Counselor, Psychoeducator, and Interdisciplinary Artist
• Pamela Ayo Yetunde, ThD: Author, Assistant Professor, Co-founder of the Center of the Heart
• Devi Ward Erickson: Author, Founder of the Institute of Authentic Tantric Education, Certified Sexologist, Tantra Healer
• Max Gaston: Human Rights Lawyer, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at University of Notre Dame Law
• Arisika Razak: Professor Emerita, Writer, Internationally renowned Spiritual Dancer
• Veta Goler, PhD: Doctor of African American Studies, Dance Historian, Choreographer, Performer
• Jana Long: Co-founder and Executive Director Black Yoga Teachers Alliance, Yoga Therapist, Wellness Educator
• Rev. Matthew Wesley Williams: Interim President of the Interdenominational Theological Center, Ordained Elder Presbyterian Church
• Queen Hollins: Teacher, Dancer, Visionary of sacred ancestral traditions
• Roger Griffith, MBE: Writer, Producer, Educator, Social Activist
• Opal Palmer Adisa, PhD: Cultural Activist, Gender Specialist, Writer, Editor in Chief
• Olusola Adebiyi: Storyteller, Author, Founder of Narrative Mindfulness
• Aleta Alston-Toure: Social Change Mother, Cultural Artist, Political Educator
• Shaka Khalphani: Researcher, Urban Warrior, Truck Driver
• Will Coleman, PhD: Theologian, Master of Divinity, Practitioner of African-American spiritualities
• Rosalina Edwards: Political Scientist, Editor, Producer
• Edwin Patterson: Former Congressman, Cacao Grower, Restauranteur
• Vinna Best: Entrepreneur, Founder of the CurlyTreats Festival
• Andrea Thompson: Poet, Spoken Word Artist, Educator, Author
• Cosmore Marriott: Transpersonal Counselor, Elder in the Dagara Tradition of West Africa, Reiki Master
• Alexis Edwards-Williams: Educator, Teacher, Parent
• Gabriel Grenot: Father, Ex-Political Prisoner, Yoruba Practitioner
• Nisa Muhammad: Writer, Researcher of Afrikan Studies

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About Your Afrikan Wisdom Summit 2022 Co-Hosts

About Summit Co-Host: Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John

Afrikan Wisdom Summit Co-Founder, Curator and Co-Host; Editor of the book Afrikan Wisdom; Public Speaker

About Summit Co-Host: Dawa Tarchin Phillips

Founder/CEO Empowerment Holdings, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, President of International Mindfulness Teachers Association

Bonus Gifts for Afrikan Wisdom Summit 2022 Attendees

Gift #1: A Chapter from the Anthology, Afrikan Wisdom

Gift #2: Video Presentation: Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Gift #3: Video Presentation: The Magic of Surrender with Kute Blackson

• Exploring “control” as an addiction, and the miraculous healing we encounter when we simply let go
• Redefining surrender as an act of receiving more, not losing what we have
• Recognizing the difference between living a mindful life, and a life driven by the mind
• Why understanding the right questions to ask ourselves is more important than the answers
• Why we don’t need to know where we’re going in order to get where we want to be

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Afrikan Wisdom Summit Mission Statement

Afrikan Wisdom Summit is focusing on the rich wisdom that has been passed down from generation to generation. The birth of this summit came from the anthology, Afrikan Wisdom, edited by Dr. Valerie Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) and published in 2021 by North Atlantic Books.

Valerie wanted to ensure that the theme of Afrikan Wisdom is not overshadowed by the intergenerational trauma that is so often focused on. She approached Wisdom for Life founder Eric Forbis to help bring Afrikan Wisdom to a wider audience.

Together they co-founded the Afrikan Wisdom Summit as equal business partners. The intention is that this will become an annual event bringing together thought leaders and experts to explore a wide variety of Afrikan Wisdom.

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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.

Affiliate Disclosure: We are grateful to be of service and bring you these life-changing events free of charge. In order to do this, please note that whenever you click the links and purchase items, in most (not all) cases we will receive a referral commission.

Your support in purchasing through these links makes it possible for people in over 150 countries globally to attend these live-changing events for free. Thank you! 🙂

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