Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT
presents
Shame: Putting It All Together—Essential Insights for Healing and Thriving
with Kristine Jensen, LCSW
Friday, March 20, 2026
9:00am-12:00pm
Simpkin's "Community Center" Room B
(979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062)
2 CE Credits
Description
Over the years, we’ve gained invaluable insights into shame from experts like Brené Brown, Janina Fisher, Bessel van der Kolk, and others. But how do we synthesize this knowledge into effective, actionable strategies for healing? What are the essential skills, understanding, and nuances that contribute to successful outcomes for clients suffering from this "cancer of the soul"? In this presentation, Kristine Jensen, LCSW, author of Bruised Not Broken: Healing the Wounds of a Troubled Childhood, will answer these questions. Drawing on her extensive clinical experience and unexpected insights while writing her book, she will introduce critical elements that are often underexplored or overlooked in current trauma therapy. (Why do shame-filled clients lack empathy; what are the unconscious habits that keep clients from healing). These insights and what to do about them are key to not only helping clients heal but also empowering them to thrive. Through theory, case studies, research outcomes, and personal stories, you will gain a deeper understanding of the often-hidden manifestations of shame in depression, social anxiety, personality disorders, and failed relationships. Additionally, you will learn how to engage your clients in their own healing process through education, exercises/reflection questions, and the vision that a brighter future is possible.
Educational Goals/Learning Objectives
In successfully completing and attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Presenter
Kristine Jensen, LCSW, a licensed psychotherapist in the state of California, has spent the last four decades working with clients who suffer from the wounding of emotionally neglectful and abusive childhoods. Her expertise, based on a combination of research, personal and professional experience, is evident in her recent book, Bruised Not Broken: Healing the Shame of a Troubled Childhood. Kristine has presented at professional conferences on topics such as identifying and healing toxic shame and diagnosing and treating dissociative disorders. She has taught graduate-level clinical application classes at the University of California, Davis, and California State University, Sacramento. In 2010 she retired and moved to the Monterey area but soon opened a new practice and became president of the Monterey Chapter of CAMFT (2016-2019). She currently lives in Carmel Valley with her life partner and their beloved canine, Zoey.
Schedule
9:00am: Check-in *
9:30am-11:30am: CE Session
11:30am-12:00pm: Networking *
* = non CE portion of day
Advanced registration is required for this event and must be completed at least one day before the event. Each individual seeking CE credits must register separately, attend the event, and submit the post-session evaluation to receive CE certificate within one week. The evaluation with attached CE certificate will be sent out to confirmed attendees by 48 hours after the event.
Cost
SC-CAMFT Member (Clinical and Affiliate): $50
SC-CAMFT Member (Associate and Student): $30
Non-Member: $65
Non-Member (Associate/Student): $45
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Continuing Education Provider #62284: This training meets the qualifications for 2 hours continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Course completion certificates will be available to attendees after completion of the session evaluation and sent by email no later than three weeks after the session. The Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. The Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Due to this program being managed by volunteers, there are no cancellation refunds for this program.
Special Accommodations: The Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT is committed to providing a presentation that is accessible to all who wish to attend. If you have a special need and plan to attend, please notify us at president@santacruztherapist.org. Requests must be made one week in advance.
Grievances/Other Questions: Contact SC-CAMFT at president@santacruztherapist.org.