The Ethical Integration of Compassion-Based Practices into you Psychotherapy Practice
Presented by
Dreya Blume, LCSWThis training explores the profound impact of compassion in psychotherapy, offering practical techniques drawn from mindfulness, self-compassion research, and therapeutic models such as Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Overview
1-5 Law & Ethics CEs Recorded: Summer, 2025
Compassion is at the heart of healing, but how can we integrate compassion-based practices in a way that is ethical, effective, and sustainable? This training explores the profound impact of compassion in psychotherapy, offering practical techniques drawn from mindfulness, self-compassion research, and therapeutic models such as Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). We will examine the ethical considerations of using compassion-based interventions, including scope of practice, cultural sensitivity, and the importance of therapist self-care. Through experiential exercises, case discussions, and guided practice, you will gain the confidence to ethically incorporate compassion-based techniques to enhance client resilience, reduce shame, and foster deeper healing.
OBJECTIVES:
Develop an understanding of the theoretical foundations and therapeutic benefits of compassion-based practices. Learn ethical considerations, including cultural humility, boundaries, and scope of practice, when integrating compassion-based interventions. Identify client presentations and psychological concerns where compassion-based approaches can be particularly effective. Practice facilitating compassion-based exercises to support clients in reducing self-criticism, fostering emotional resilience, and deepening self-acceptance.
About the Presenter
Dreya Blume (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, author, and educator. Dreya began working in the mental health field in 2004 in southwest Virginia, where she spent almost two decades serving the local transgender community as a gender therapist. She recently moved to Durham, NC, where she focuses on offering continuing education training to therapists and coaching for private practice clinicians who want to expand their business uniquely. Dreya loves to write and is the author of several books, including, “The Tarot Activity Book: A Collection of Creative and Therapeutic Ideas for the Cards,” “Journaling the Tarot,” “Everyone Has a Story: Using the Hero’s Journey and Narrative Therapy to Reframe the Struggle of Mental Illness,” and “Tarot for Transformation: Using the Major Arcana to Discover Your Best Self and Create a Life Worth Living.” All of Dreya’s books (under her former name, Andy Matzner) are available here: https://dreyablume.com/books. Dreya is also passionate about teaching. Before becoming a mental health clinician, she spent many years teaching English as a Second Language in places such as Japan, Australia, Thailand, and Hawaii. Once in Virginia, Dreya worked as an adjunct professor for almost twenty years at Hollins University, teaching gender studies and sociology in their Master of Liberal Studies program. In addition, she spent twelve years teaching future social workers in the human services program at Virginia Western Community College. Learn more about Dreya on her website: https://dreyablume.com/.