Blog Topic: Weight

The Guest House by Rumi

The Guest House by Rumi

This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they're a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its...

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Mindful Self-Compassion Training

Mindful Self-Compassion Training

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)​ is an evidence-based, 8-week, training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Dr Kristin Neff (PhD) and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer (psychologist), MSC teaches...

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A Reflection on Teaching

A Reflection on Teaching

As I move into the fall season and prepare to teach another Mindful  Self-Compassion program, I see the registrations coming in and am so excited for each person who chooses this adventure. I feel privileged to accompany them, to support, teach, facilitate, witness...

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Self-Compassion isn’t always Soft and Cuddly

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, cocooning, soothing and comforting ourselves.  This is the 'yin' aspect of self-compassion. Some of us are first inspired to move into action, protecting our best interests...

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Introduction to Meditation

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.

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