Description
Cultivating 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.
Research shows that mindfulness and self-compassion are resources that can reduce anxiety, depression and stress while at the same time improve life satisfaction, relationship and health habits.
What to expect:
This program is high experiential. Each class we will present some theory and introduce a new practice to try. You will have the opportunity to experience the practice for yourself and then self-reflect individually, as well as in small groups if comfortable (optional). We ask that participants keep their video monitor and their microphone muted during sessions (unless speaking to the group).
The classes will not be recorded in order to protect confidentiality.
Victoria Pawlowski, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Dr. Kristy Williams, Family Physician
