Healing Shame -Mindfulness and Self-Compassion in Clinical Practice - Mary NurrieStearns

Course Overview:

Healing Shame – Mindfulness and Self-Compassion in Clinical Practice is a professional course by therapist, author, and mindfulness teacher Mary NurrieStearns, designed to help clinicians effectively treat clients struggling with deep-rooted shame. Through a blend of neuroscience, compassion-focused techniques, and meditative exercises, this course equips you with the tools to gently guide clients toward healing and resilience.

Target Audience:

• Licensed therapists, counselors, and psychologists

• Mental health professionals working with trauma, abuse, or emotional wounds

• Coaches and social workers seeking mindfulness-based interventions

• Anyone in the healing professions interested in integrating compassion and self-awareness into their practice

What You Will Learn:

• The psychology and physiology of shame and its origins

• How mindfulness disrupts the shame loop and fosters present-moment awareness

• Using self-compassion to create emotional safety and self-acceptance

• Clinical applications for mindfulness and compassion-based interventions

• How to lead clients through meditative practices that promote healing

• Case studies and practical examples of shame transformation in therapy

Course Modules Include:

1. Understanding Shame: Definitions, origins, and clinical relevance

2. Mindfulness Fundamentals: The science and practice for therapy

3. Cultivating Self-Compassion: Tools for both clinician and client

4. Integrating Techniques into Sessions: Practice demonstrations

5. Meditations for Healing: Scripts and guidance for clients

6. Real-World Case Studies: From shame to self-empowerment

Course Format:

• Video lectures

• Guided meditations

• Therapist tools and downloadable resources

• CE credit eligible (if applicable)