Certificate Programme in Compassion-Focused Therapy for PTSD
Published on June 23, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we're delighted to have Dr. Jane Smith with us, who is an expert in compassion-focused therapy and the instructor of the new course, "Certificate Programme in Compassion-Focused Therapy for PTSD". Dr. Smith, can you tell us a bit about your personal experiences that led you to specialize in this area? GUEST: Certainly! I've always been drawn to helping people, and during my career, I noticed how common PTSD is among my clients. I found that combining compassion-focused techniques with traditional PTSD treatments led to better outcomes, so I decided to focus on teaching these methods to other mental health professionals. HOST: That's fascinating. How does compassion fit into therapy for PTSD, and what current industry trends are you seeing in this field? GUEST: Compassion is crucial for PTSD treatment as it helps clients develop self-kindness and resilience, which are essential for healing. As for trends, trauma-informed care and integrating mindfulness practices into therapy are becoming increasingly popular. HOST: Those sound like valuable approaches. What challenges have you faced in developing and teaching this course? GUEST: The main challenge has been making sure the course is accessible and engaging for various learning styles, while still covering the depth of material needed for mental health professionals to effectively apply these techniques in their practice. HOST: That's a common challenge in creating online courses. Looking to the future, how do you see compassion-focused therapy evolving in the context of PTSD treatment? GUEST: I believe we'll continue to see more research supporting the benefits of compassion-focused therapy for PTSD. As mental health providers become more aware of its potential, I expect it to become a standard part of PTSD treatment programs. HOST: It's been a pleasure discussing this important topic with you, Dr. Smith. Thank you for sharing your insights and expertise with our audience. GUEST: Thank you for having me! It's been a pleasure discussing the "Certificate Programme in Compassion-Focused Therapy for PTSD" and how it can benefit mental health professionals and their clients.
