Clients’ relationships with their bodies can be so painful - disconnected, discontented, and even feeling betrayed by their bodies due to appearance, illness, aging, injury, or trauma.
Trapped in a cycle of self-criticism and self-worth struggles the body becomes a place that isn’t safe.
And if they can’t feel safe in their own body, how are they expected to feel safe anywhere? And how are you supposed to get anywhere in therapy?
As a licensed clinical social worker and leader of Body Compassion retreats across the country I’ve helped hundreds of clients overcome their body and self-image issues and truly come to appreciate what makes them, and their bodies, unique.
You’ll get the tools you need to uncover the underlying causes of your clients’ body issues, shift their deep-seated negative beliefs, and show them how to embrace a kinder, more compassionate relationship with their bodies and themselves.
With simple but effective thought and emotional regulation tools from ACT, CBT, mindfulness, positive psychology, and somatic approaches you’ll end this training ready to skillfully guide clients on a journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance and profound healing.
And we won’t only be talking. This training is very experiential, giving you the opportunity to follow me in guided exercises so you can feel the impact they’ll have on your clients firsthand.
Together, we can create a space where individuals can cultivate a healthy relationship with their bodies, flourish in their unique beauty and embrace their inherent value.
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Kanjana Hartshorne, LCSW
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| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Body Compassion Workshop for Clinicians (3.7 MB) | 91 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Handout - Bibliography (289.6 KB) | 44 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Handout - Bibliography - French (289.6 KB) | 44 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Body Compassion Workshop for Clinicians - French (3.7 MB) | 91 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Handout - Bibliography - Italian (289.6 KB) | 44 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Body Compassion Workshop for Clinicians - Italian (3.7 MB) | 91 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Handout - Bibliography - German (289.6 KB) | 44 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Body Compassion Workshop for Clinicians - German (3.7 MB) | 91 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Handout - Bibliography - Spanish (289.6 KB) | 44 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Body Compassion Workshop for Clinicians - Spanish (3.7 MB) | 91 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Kanjana Hartshorne, LCSW, C-IAYT, CCFP, Reiki Master, is a licensed clinical social worker, certified yoga therapist, and certified compassion fatigue professional. She is the owner of Healing Hearts Wellness, a group practice specializing in holistic, somatic, and relational approaches to mental health care. Her work focuses on supporting individuals, couples, and polycules navigating challenges in their relationship with their bodies, including chronic illness, medical trauma, and prolonged diagnostic uncertainty, with particular attention to shame, grief, and the psychological impact of systemic invalidation.
Kanjana brings a nuanced, ethically grounded perspective informed by both clinical practice and lived experience. She regularly provides clinical supervision, continuing education trainings, creation and research on yoga for mental health programs, and retreats for healthcare professionals. She leads the annual Body Compassion Project CE Retreat, a transformative learning experience for therapists, and speaks nationally on the ethical integration of ancestral and spiritual practices into clinical work, bridging research-informed approaches with what she describes as a blend of science and soul.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kanjana Hartshorne has an employment relationship with Healing Hearts Wellness. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kanjana Hartshorne is a member of the Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work and the National Association of Social Workers.
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