THE COMPASSION CULTIVATION CYCLE

Learn a Resilience & Self-Compassion Framework

Learn how to apply this cycle to build resilience and self-compassion in yourself, clients, and work environments.

Learn The Neurobiology

Build Compassionate Neuropathways

Embody Mindfulness in Everyday Life

Introduction to the Compassion Cultivation Cycle

An Online Video Training

Ellen teaches an overview and introduction to the Compassion Cultivation Cycle™ (CCC), a model she designed integrating Interpersonal Neurobiology, Polyvagal & Attachment Theories, The Neuroscience of Compassion, and Ecology. The CCC is a framework to understand shame, anxiety, depression and other forms of suffering, and how to sustainably transform these experiences and build resilience and self-compassion throughout your life.

This is a recorded training you can return to again and again.

6 CE Hours for LMHC, LICSW, LMFT

  1. ) Watch at your own pace with video & slides

  2. ) Complete an online Quiz and Feedback Form

  3. ) Receive 6 Continuing Education Credits

"The most life-affirming, beautiful course---it was touching, inspiring, and moving. It takes what we may know intuitively and adds a dimension, a depth that was easily accessible. You can feel your heart opening through the process of this learning. EXCELLENT!”

— KA, LICSW

"Practical, useful, and meaningful training that will be used in session with my clients from this day forward!"

— JA, Therapist & Coach

Our Learning Objectives

  • Introduction to The Compassion Cultivation Cycle™, a helpful guide and framework for healing shame, anxiety, and stress

  • Understand and experience the neurobiology of compassion

  • Learn the Barriers to Compassion and how to overcome them

  • Learn unique experiential self-compassion practices & how to tailor them for yourself/others

Meet Your Guide

Ellen Slater

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER & MINDFULNESS TEACHER

A graduate of University of Chicago and founder of Head & Heart, an integrative wellness center based out of Winthrop, Washington. Her studies, training, and clinical practice focus on the intersection of spirituality and psychology, incorporating the body into traditional psychotherapy. She has specialized in trauma, addiction, and neuroscience including a Fellowship with the Seattle VA Hospital and a year-long immersion in Interpersonal Neurobiology with Dr. Bonnie Badenoch.

"Ellen Slater is a brilliant therapist and teacher. She gracefully weaves compassionate practice with heady science.”

- 2021 training participant

A focused approach built on a diverse set of knowledge

Ellen focuses on designing interventions, particularly metaphor and mindfulness exercises, from a holistic perspective. She is experienced working with individuals and families in community mental health, the criminal justice system, hospital settings, and currently has a private practice alongside hosting weekend long compassion based retreats. Ellen is sensitive to biological, psychological, social, and spiritual elements of wellness. Her approach is collaborative and interactive with the intention to support discovery, and nourishment, of a whole, integrated life.

Sociology & Psychology

Research-based Neurobiology

Spirituality & Ecology

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Words from Students

  • "This training really helps challenge the idea that compassion is weak or letting ourselves or others off the hook. Loved the concept of compassionate willpower and metaphors for defusion."

    - Training Participant

  • “I plan to use The Compassion Cultivation Cycle for collaborative assessment and treatment planning as well as orienting to practices and the rationale behind suggesting certain practices. It’s a very helpful framework, thank you!

    - Christina, LICSW

  • "Ellen has the ability to blend a variety of historic teachings with a modern point of view. Her teachings are extremely accessible. Her lessons have helped me stay present in my life - no matter what is happening around me."

    - Natalie

  • "Ellen is a skilled clinician offering valuable education in a compassionate manner that has the potential to bring great transformation to clients and clinicians alike."

    - Training Participant

EMBRACE THE POWER OF COMPASSION

Compassion Retreats

Deep dive into your own neurobiology and build compassion from the inside out. Heal from anxiety, shame, stress, and more through this evidence based cycle of change.