Founded in 2012 to train and nurture psychotherapists

A shame-sensitive, compassion-centered approach

"Clear, concise writing and illuminating transcripts sharpen the realization of practical principles. The author is an expert who will enliven the development of your expertise."

-- Jeffrey K. Zeig, Ph.D., The Milton H. Erickson Foundation

“For any therapist who wants to deepen their capacity for empathy, compassion, and deeper healing, this book is a must read.”

-- Dr. Stan Tatkin, Psy.D., MFT, author of Wired for Love and We Do

"Like a wise mentor, Susan Warren Warshow senses the challenges you will face and steps in with sage advice."

-- Scott D. Miller, Ph.D., Director, International Center for Clinical Excellence

“Your style is so compelling, the vignettes so clear, and the warmth and embrace of your stance so immediately appealing. I can't imagine a therapist not enjoying and loving this book.”

-- Jon Frederickson, MSW, Faculty, Washington School of Psychiatry, Author of Co-Creating Change, The Lies We Tell Ourselves, and Co-Creating Safety: Healing the Fragile Client

"An inspiring book to read, to reflect on, and to savor the warmth and wisdom emanating from each page."

--Stella Resnick, Ph.D.

"Clinical brilliance at its best. This book can be read over and over by both novice and seasoned professional alike, each time finding more value, and adding to ones ability to effectively master the clinical moment with skill, kindness, and warmth."

--Karin S. Hart, Psy.D.

DYNAMIC EMOTION FOCUSED THERAPY INSTITUTE

"A Therapist’s Handbook to Dissolve Shame and Defense: Master the Moment, like all your brilliant work, illuminates the power of a shame sensitive approach and has transformed the attachment-based, experiential dynamic world. Your courageous vulnerability has been a beacon."

Dr. Sandra Parker, Author

•  JOIN the UNIQUE DEFT TRAINING: All-NEW  

    lectures, session recordings and shame  

    sensitive exercises

•  ORDER SUSAN'S BOOK: A Therapist's

    Handbook to Dissolve Shame and Defense:

    Master the Moment (Routledge)

•   NEW BOOK COMING: Dynamic Emotion Focused

     Therapy: Cases and Shame-Sensitive

     Exercises (Routledge)  

•  WATCH Sentio Webinar: Deliberate Practice for

    DEFT. Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced       

•  ACCESS ON-DEMAND WEBINARS with SESSION

    RECORDINGS on woking with shame and  

    defense:

    Essential Therapy Training 4-part Series

    Essential Therapy Training Webinar

    Cassidy Seminars

•  SEE SUSAN'S BLOG POSTS with PESI UK:

    Leveraging the Will to Heal in Psychotherapy

    Therapist Shame: Recognize & Reduce It

    10 Ways to Orient Clients Toward Uncounscious

    Feelings

    How to Unlock Hidden Motivation for Change

    On Becoming a Shame Sensitive Therapist

•  READ SUSAN'S ARTICLE: "Creating Closeness at

    Distance" in LA Psychologist