While brain research has vastly added to our understanding of people's emotional lives, many therapists still don't know how to apply that knowledge in clinical practice. In this workshop, we'll explore key brain processes that relate specifically to therapy--implicit memory, neural integration, neuroception, and mirror neurons--and how you can internalize the insights of brain science through experiential exercises. You'll learn how to use these and other natural neurobiological processes in your work with clients to decrease shame and increase self-compassion, replace self-blame with curiosity, and even add more humor to therapy. You'll also find out how to enhance your own empathic awareness, effectively regulate your emotional reactions to clinical material, and deepen your connection with your patients. (This session will continue with Workshop 507.)