The Power of Listening
LIstening helps us understand the other. helps us connect with the other. makes it more likely...
Self-Compassion
https://www.amazon.ca/Self-Compassion-Beating-Yourself-Insecurity-Behind/dp/0061733512
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion
https://www.amazon.ca/Mindful-Path-Self-Compassion-Yourself-Destructive/dp/1593859759/ref=pd_lpo_sbs...
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook
https://www.amazon.ca/Mindful-Self-Compassion-Workbook-Yourself-Strength/dp/1462526780/ref=asc_df_14...
Self-Compassion Cards
http://compassioninspiredhealth.com/product/self-compassion-cards/
Hardwiring Happiness
Confessions of a Jewish Mother
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRbL46mWx9w&list=PL7q3soyw1LsGh2RYqMkijWeqPWgo57Pa3&index=2&...
Our Deepest Fear
By Marianne Williamson Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we...
The Journey by Mary Oliver
Leaving the self-critical voice behind and choosing kindness. Enjoy this poem by the late Mary...
More than 1500 studies now show that being self-compassionate, rather than self-critical, is more...
Have Compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don’t want it
HAVE COMPASSION FOR EVERYONE YOU MEET EVEN IF THEY DON'T WANT IT WHAT APPEARS BAD MANNERS, AN ILL...
The Summer Day – Mary Oliver
Who made the world? Who made the swan, and the black bear? Who made the grasshopper? This...
Breathing Practice
Tonglen Meditation
The Exercise That Could End Your Suffering
A Simple Breathing Practice
When we are agitated, stressed, irritated, frustrated or angry, this breathing practice can help...
The Pain of Feeling Disconnected from Others
It's a bad feeling and sometimes difficult to bear. That 'pain of disconnection' that can arise...
Where the Spirit Meets the Bone
Compassion by Miller Williams Have compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don't want it....
And what does it mean to be real?
Kindness
Self-Compassion for Men
Want to be happier? Stay in the moment.
https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_killingsworth_want_to_be_happier_stay_in_the_moment?language=en
Mindful Self-Compassion Training
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an evidence-based, 8-week, training program designed to...
A Reflection on Teaching
As I move into the fall season and prepare to teach another Mindful Self-Compassion program, I...
Self-Compassion isn’t always Soft and Cuddly
Some of us care tend to care for ourselves when things get touch by getting more comfortable,...
Introduction to Meditation
If you are curious about how mindfulness and wanting to add this important dimension to your self-care, join us at The Centre for Compassion Inspired Health for an introduction to meditation class.
Fall 2018 Programs
Nutrition Basics for Athletes
Nutrition Basics for Sports Nutrition This podcast offered by renowned sports nutritionist Nancy...
New Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher
Kristy is a new family doctor in Nanaimo with a strengths based, wellness oriented, trauma...
How are you doing? What do you need?
Checking in' is a simple mindfulness practice that can help us start to cultivate a kind and...