Self-Compassion KC

  • The Course
    • What is Mindful Self-Compassion?
    • What you’ll learn
    • Prerequisites
    • Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
  • What to expect
  • Register
    • Compassion for Couples (May 2019) with Michelle Becker and PIttman McGehee
    • 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion course
  • FAQs
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In this course, you’ll learn:

  • How to handle difficult emotions with greater ease
  • How to explore challenging relationships
  • How to use self-compassion in care-giving situations
  • How to motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
  • Self-compassion practices for daily life
Course outline:
Session 1
Discovering Mindful Self-Compassion Welcome, introductions, and intentions. Guiding principles for our time together; physiology of self-criticism and self-compassion; misgivings about self-compassion; exploring soothing touch; MSC core meditation
Session 2 Practicing Mindfulness What is mindfulness? Explore wandering mind, resistance, and default mode network. How do we cause ourselves unnecessary suffering? Anchoring practice for moments of overwhelm.
Session 3 Practicing Loving-Kindness Create your personal loving kindness phrases; compassionate movement; interpersonal meditation; loving-kindness meditation for self and a loved one
Session 4 Discovering Your Compassionate Voice Practice loving-kindness meditation using phrases and the breath; identify stages of your progress on the path to self-compassion; motivate ourselves with encouragement rather than criticism
Session 5  Living Deeply  Discover your core values and how you live in relation to them; deepen self-compassion through compassionate listening; giving and receiving compassion in relationship
Retreat Half-Day Silent Retreat (online) This silent retreat will give participants an opportunity to strengthen and deepen their MSC practice.
Session 6
Meeting Difficult Emotions Understand shame and alleviate its impact by using self-compassion as an antidote to shame. Transform difficult emotions using mindfulness and self-compassion practices.
Session 7 Exploring Challenging relationships Manage caregiver fatigue through self-compassion and equanimity; using self-compassion to meet unmet needs in relationship;
Session 8 Embracing Your Life Practice savoring, gratitude, and self-appreciation as corrective measures for the mind’s natural negativity bias; explore strategies for embracing both the negative and positive in our lives and in ourselves.

 

What to expect during each session

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  • The Course
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