About the Course

In this 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion Course you will learn the key principles and practices of self-compassion. Research has shown that these techniques can help improve our emotional well-being, increase our ability to cope with life’s challenges, lower levels of anxiety and depression, promote healthy habits and lead to more satisfying personal relationships.

The course includes meditations, group discussion, and experiential exercises to explore the following themes:

• Bringing mindfulness and self-compassion into daily life
• Handling difficult situations and emotions with greater ease
• Motivating ourselves with kindness rather than self-criticism
• Growing and sustaining compassion to improve relationships
• Practicing the art of savouring and self-appreciation
• Exploring the benefit of self-compassion in caregiver fatigue
• Developing an understanding of the science around how self-compassion works

Cultivating self-compassion in this way can fundamentally shift how we relate to ourselves. Instead of meeting our imperfections and challenges with self-criticism, we can bring a kind and mindful attention to ourselves, right in the midst of difficult situations. With practice, we can strengthen this inner quality of presence, connectedness and kindness to improve emotional well-being and build resilience.

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Course Format:

• This course consists of eight weekly sessions plus a half-day online retreat.
• The course is supported by 'The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive' by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer. The book is totally optional, but some participants find it supports their learning. 

Further Course Information:

• This class will be held live on Zoom.
• The teacher and participants will be visible. 
• There will be large and small group interaction, as you would expect in a traditional classroom.
• Access to The Mindfulness Project online learning space, where you’ll find guided meditations, course resources, and practice materials to support you between sessions.
• No prior mindfulness or self-compassion experience is required, however the course can be attended as a follow-on from an MBSR or MBCT course.
• The course includes up to 30-minutes of recommended mindfulness and self-compassion practice per day during the course.
• This course is not offered as a treatment for any specific psychological or physical conditions. 
• The course may not be suitable for people experiencing severe difficulties, for more information please see our Frequently Asked Questions or email us via friend@londonmindful.com.
• As part of the booking process participants are required to complete a personal history questionnaire, and a follow-up call may be arranged. Sometimes it’s not the right time or the right course for you. The teacher will explore this with you and if the course isn't suitable, a full refund will be given.
• If you are based outside of the UK and would prefer to pay via PayPal, please get in touch with us (friend@londonmindful.com) to arrange.

You Will Need:

• Desktop/Laptop or Tablet that is able to access Zoom.
• Webcam and microphone.
• Stable internet connection.
• A private space where you can be undisturbed.

Concession Rates:

To ensure our offering is open to all, we offer a limited number of concession spaces on some of our courses and all workshops / masterclasses on a first-come-first-served basis. If you would like to apply, please complete our >> Concession Rate Questionnaire << and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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