Overview

Core unhealthy shame is a major source of psychological distress and human suffering. Shame results in feelings of worthlessness and self-contempt, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, and problematic emotions such as unhealthy anger or rage. In contrast, assertive healthy anger is helpful and therapeutic to change core shame. As a therapist, knowing how to work with assertive anger is fundamental in transforming shame and accessing the sadness of grief related to childhood unmet needs. 

This workshop will teach therapists practical skills on how to transform core shame with healthy, assertive anger and process the sadness of grief related to childhood unmet needs.  Through didactic presentation and review of in-person, video-recorded therapy sessions, Dr. Leslie Greenberg will discuss specific client change processes and therapist interventions. 

This workshop is tailored for mental health professionals from various training backgrounds. If you are not available to attend the live workshop, a recording will be available for a period of time. 

A recording of the workshop will be available to registrants for 60 days. 

Please note that it may take 15–20 business days for the recording to be sent.

Objectives

In this workshop, you will learn how to: 

• Apply emotion change principles to working with shame 
• Help clients work with and bypass unhelpful anger/rage 
• Use specific interventions to activate, deepen, and transform core maladaptive shame, (For example: interventions for self-criticism, age regression, working with childhood memories) 
• Access and work with assertive anger, childhood unmet needs, and the healthy sadness of grief 
• Work with clients who have difficulty accessing their emotions 
• Help clients develop new meaning and narratives, and re-story their experience 
  

Details

Date: January 22 & 23, 2026

Time: 11:00AM – 3:00PM (Eastern Standard Time) 

Format: Live Online Workshop 

Registration Rates

Early Bird Rate: $219 (+applicable taxes)

Regular Rate: $259 (+applicable taxes)

Student Rate: $179 (+applicable taxes)

• Students are eligible for a student rate. Please sign up here to access student benefits.
• Student rates apply to individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate, master's, or doctoral program at a recognized post-secondary institution.



CE Credits

Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMP)

• Approved for 7 CEC

**Participation in this workshop allows OAMHP members to apply 7 CECs towards their required continuing education hours. OAMHP’s review of the general content of this workshop recognizes the learning objectives meet and support the criteria (1) for best known practice in continuing education and (2) for educational requirements for mental health professionals

Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)

• Approved for 7 CEC

**This workshop has been approved by the Canadian Psychological Association for continuing education

***The Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health maintains responsibility for the program.

Please note that live attendance is required in order to receive CE credits

Refund Policy

Cancelling 7 days or more prior to the start of a live one or two day workshop, or webinar series:

• Refund: Full refund will be processed, minus a $50 administrative fee

  or

• Transfer: Full payment can be transferred to another upcoming workshop or training that we provide. Please email our training and workshop team at training@cpeh.ca to request a transfer.

Cancelling after 7 days prior to the start of a live one or two day workshop, or webinar series:

• Refund: No refund
• Transfers: Full payment can be transferred to another upcoming workshop or training that we provide. Please email our training and workshop team at training@cpeh.ca to request a transfer.