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The BPS Approved Certificate in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) offers a solid grounding in this evidence-based therapeutic approach, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Evolutionary Psychology, and Attachment Theory. Designed for practitioners working with clients affected by shame, self-criticism, or early relational adversity, the programme emphasises the development of compassion as a means of enhancing psychological resilience and wellbeing. By cultivating compassionate motivation, attention, emotion, behaviour, and thought, participants will learn to apply CFT principles to help clients reduce self-criticism, foster self-acceptance, and strengthen their interpersonal relationships.
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The BPS Approved Certificate in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) provides a comprehensive foundation in this evidence-based therapeutic approach, which integrates insights from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Evolutionary Psychology, and Attachment Theory.
Designed to support practitioners working with clients who experience high levels of shame, self-criticism, and difficulties arising from early relational adversity, the programme emphasises the cultivation of compassion as a means of promoting psychological resilience and wellbeing.
The Certificate focuses on the practical application of CFT across a range of clinical situations, with particular emphasis on trauma, to which a dedicated module is devoted. Through the development of compassionate motivation, attention, emotion, behaviour, and thought, participants will learn to apply CFT principles to help clients reduce self-criticism, foster self-acceptance, and build healthier interpersonal connections.
The BPS Approved Certificate in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) comprises the following modules and confers four levels of SDS accreditation in CFT:
- Compassion Focused Therapy with Dr Chris Irons (CFT Introductory Course) | 14 CPD Hrs | Level 1 (Foundation)
- Practical Applications of Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) with Professor Nuno Ferreira | 14 CPD Hrs | + Online Exam 2 Hrs - Level 2 (Assessed Academic Competence)
- Compassion-Focused Approach to Recovering from Trauma | 7 CPD Hrs + Integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Masterclass | 3 CPD Hrs - Level 3 (Advanced CFT Practitioner)
In total, the Certificate provides 40 CPD hours and four levels of SDS Accreditation. Further details on SDS Accreditation can be found in the Accreditation tab.
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The Certificate in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) consists of the following modules:
- Compassion Focused Therapy with Dr Chris Irons (CFT Introductory Course) | 14 CPD Hrs
- Practical Applications of Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) with Professor Nuno Ferreira | 14 CPD Hrs
- Online Test 2 Hrs
- Compassion-Focused Approach to Recovering from Trauma | 7 CPD Hrs
- Integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Masterclass | 3 CPD Hrs
In total, this Certificate comes with 40 CPD Hours and 4 Levels of SDS Accreditation.
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SDS Accreditation in CFT, Level 1 (Foundation) is awarded upon completion of the 2-day SDS CFT Introductory Course.
This level of accreditation gives you a Certificate of Attendance and enables you to state on your CV that you hold SDS Accreditation in CFT, Level 1 (Foundation).
Your accreditation is valid for three years, after which you may no longer make the above statement. This level of accreditation can be renewed by completing a refresher course.
SDS Accreditation in CFT, Level 2 (Assessed Academic Competence) requires completion of the Level 1 training, the 2-day Module 2 training course within the CFT Certificate, and the associated online exam.
This level of accreditation gives you a BPS Approved Certificate in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). It also enables you to state on your CV that you hold SDS Accreditation in CFT, Level 2 (Assessed Academic Competence), and to use the CFT Accred. Level 2 designation after your name.
Your accreditation is valid for five years, after which you may no longer make the above statements. This level of accreditation can be renewed by completing a refresher course.
SDS Accreditation in CFT, Level 3 (Advanced CFT Practitioner) requires completion of the Level 1 and Level 2 requirements, followed by further training through SDS CFT masterclasses.
CFT masterclasses currently available include:
- Compassion-Focused Approach to Recovering from Trauma | 7 CPD Hrs | Instant Access Recording
- Integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Masterclass | 3 CPD Hrs | Instant Access Recording
This level of accreditation gives you a BPS Approved Certificate in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) with the Advanced CFT Practitioner title. It also enables you to state on your CV that you hold SDS Accreditation in CFT, Level 3 (Advanced CFT Practitioner), and to use the CFT Accred. Level 3 designation after your name.
Your accreditation is valid for five years, after which you may no longer make the above statements. This level of accreditation can be renewed by completing a refresher course.
SDS Accreditation in CFT, Level 4 (CFT Master Practitioner, Proficiency) has the same requirements as Level 3, with the addition of regular CBT supervision provided by a qualified Supervisor specialising in Third Wave CBT approaches, including ACT, CFT or DBT. The supervision must take place at least four times per year and must have been maintained for a minimum of one year.
To arrange Clinical Supervision with Professor Nuno Ferreira, please contact the office: info@sds-seminars.com. Please note that all fee arrangements are made directly with Professor Ferreira.
Your accreditation is valid for five years, after which you may no longer make the above statement. This level of accreditation can be renewed by completing a refresher course and submitting a new written statement from your Supervisor.