Mindfulness Programs 2024

Mindfulness Programs 2024

Dec 18, 2023 | Blog, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

Mindful Self-Compassion Training with The Centre for Compassion Inspired Health Mindful Self-Compassion is the practice of cultivating kindness towards yourself and others – especially during difficult times. Self-compassion reduces anxiety, stress, burnout,...
Compassionate U-Turn

Compassionate U-Turn

Mar 9, 2021 | Blog, Self-Compassion

This meditation was developed by Dr. Chris Germer: Instructions “Please find a comfortable position and take a few deep, delicious breaths. Allow yourself to settle into your body and your chair.” Soft Gaze “Please bring to mind a face, especially the eyes, of a...
Connecting with the Wish to Be Loved

Connecting with the Wish to Be Loved

Mar 9, 2021 | Blog, Self-Compassion

This resourcing practice meditation was offered by Dr. Chris Germer during his recent workshop on ‘The Antidote to Shame’.   It is designed to help us experience the innocence of our shame – that it comes from a universal wish to be seen and loved....
My Balm by Jane O’Shea

My Balm by Jane O’Shea

Nov 18, 2020 | Blog, Meditations, Self-Compassion

I close my eyes and sigh, and here I am lying in the hammock in my heart. Moving gently, with the soft air of my breath. When I fall from my head past my words, I’m caught lovingly by the hammock of my heart and rocked to its rhythmic beat. It is my peace, my rest, my...
Sometimes by David Whyte

Sometimes by David Whyte

Oct 18, 2020 | Blog, Inspiration, Poetry

This poem by David Whyte is an invitation to reflect into the place which troubles you with “tiny but frightening requests”.  Often these are parts of ourselves we would rather not feel, see or experience.  What are those places? What does it feel like to...