15th International CFT Conference 12-15 October 2026 In-person (F2F)
About this Event
It's our 15th-anniversary conference and we'll be exploring 'Compassion in Action', bringing together speakers and presenters who represent the wonderful community of compassion focused approaches to health and wellbeing. We hope to see you there!
For further information please visit our conference webpage:
https://www.compassionatemind.co.uk/cmf-conference-2026
We have Early Bird Discounted tickets - Expiry date 31st July 2026.
2026 Conference Schedule
Monday 12th October - Full day Workshops
1.Dr Darcy Harris - Compassion Focused Therapy for Loss and Grief
2.Dr Helen Kennerley - Integrating the Fragmented Self
3.Professor Patrick Luyten - Mentalizing and Compassion for Complex Trauma
4.Professor Paul Gilbert- Compassion Focused Therapy for Self Criticism
Day 1 - Tuesday 13th October
Welcome and Opening Keynote - Professor Paul Gilbert OBE
Panel: Reflections 20 years on - Dr Michelle Cree, Jean Gilbert, Dr Ken Goss, Dr Chris Irons, Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Mary Welford, and Diane Woollands
Keynote
Dr Marcela Matos - The Epigenetics of Compassion: How Compassion Shapes Our Genes and Health
Symposium - Compassion and the Body
Keynote
Professor Patrick Luyten - Mentalizing and Compassion
Day 2 -Wednesday 14th October
Keynote
Dr Sarah Foster & Professor Robbie Duschinsky - Attachment Theory and Compassion Focused Therapy: Opportunities, Threats and the Case for Critical Engagement
Symposium - Compassion and the Mind
Chair: Dr Chris Irons
Keynote
Dr Olga Maria Klimecki - Compassion-Based Mindfulness Interventions and their Impact on the Body, Mental Health, and Conflict Resolution
Clinical Applications
Professor Paul Gilbert - Compassion For All?
Day 3 - Thursday 15th October
Open Call
Chair: Dr Deborah Lee
Keynote
Associate Professor Allison Kelly - Caring Minds in Competitive Worlds: How Social Context Shapes Access to Self-Compassion
Symposium - Compassion and Social Relationships
Chair: Associate Professor Allison Kelly
Keynote
Dr Darcy Harris - Compassion and Political Grief
Poster Presentation Prizes
Dr Wendy Wood
Closing Address
Professor Paul Gilbert OBE
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 50.00 to GBP 445.00
