Description
Self-compassion can fundamentally shift how we relate to ourselves and to our anxiety.
Instead of meeting challenges with self-blame and criticism, we can learn bring to care for ourselves much as we would care for someone we loved. We can learn to bring a kind and mindful attention to our experiences (thoughts, emotions, and sensations) and a sense of love and care to ourselves, right in the midst of difficult situations.
What to expect
Live Online Classes
The classes will be offered live online and will not be recorded. We will send a link to the zoom sessions to registered participants. We send a summary email with links to the new practices after each class.
ZOOM
We will be using the confidential platform ZOOM. We are committed to co-creating a safe, confidential and compassionate space for our sessions .Participants have found they do not feel as comfortable in the program when some people have their video camera off. Therefore, we ask participants to keep their video monitor ON for the sessions.
Please find a quiet confidential space where you can focus for 90 minutes without distraction.We will meet online for six consecutive weeks from 7 – 8:30 pm.
Prerequisites
Please check your calendar carefully before registering and consider whether you can make a commitment to attend
– the first class, and
– 4 out of 5 remaining sessions.
Each session will offer a grounding meditation, a check-in on how the practices are going followed by introduction of the topic for the night. Each class we will present some new perspectives and introduce a new practice to try. You will have the opportunity to be guided through the practice, and then self-reflect individually, as well as in small groups if comfortable (optional).
If you cannot commit to this participation at this time, we encourage you to consider registering for a later course where you will have the time to commit to all sessions.
Participants who miss the first class will not be able to attend the remaining sessions and admin fee will not be refunded.
Confidentiality
In order to create a safe, brave and compassionate space to grow, we ask that you commit to protecting the confidentiality of members in our group. In addition, classes will not be recorded.
Fee
The program is covered under BC Medical Services plan and is offered free to adult BC residents who provide us with their full name (as listed on MSP care), MSP number and birthdate. A small non-refundable admin fee of $55 is charged.
Victoria Pawlowski,
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Dr. Kristy Williams,
Family Physician
