Compassionate Body-Mind Training
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Is it hard to care for yourself when you are struggling?
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Is it hard to reach out to others?
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Do you often feel overwhelmed by strong emotions such as anxiety, anger or shame?
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Do you tend to underestimate your ability to cope?
We have created an 8 week course that follows the brilliant 8 week Compassionate Mind Training developed by Dr Chris Irons and Dr Charlie Heriot-Maitland (2020). Our version incorporates movement and body-based practices to further understand key themes
Coming Soon
What?
We bring wisdom drawn from Yoga Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy together to develop our compassionate body and mind course because our life is stored in our body, not just our mind.
This course is based on the work of Professor Paul Gilbert's Compassion Focused Therapy.
The course has been evaluated by Irons and Heriot-Maitland (2020) in the paper Compassionate Mind Training: An 8-week group for the general public.
Why?
Research shows that practicing compassion leads to:
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Higher levels of resilience
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Higher levels wellbeing
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Lower levels of self criticism and shame
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Lower levels of relationship insecurity
We are creating more flexibility and compassion to move back towards connection when life inevitably takes us to disconnection.
How?
Course details:
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8 week online live course
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1 hour 30 minute sessions
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In-between sessions you will have access to audio recordings and videos, alongside a written handout to support your learning.
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This is a closed group - no new participants will be able to join once the course has started.
In this course you will:
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Learn what compassion is and why we all need more of it!
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Discover how body based practices are key to supporting our mind
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Recognise the role of mindfulness in compassion
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Explore the three flows of compassion: for others, from others and for self
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Develop, practice and embody your compassionate self
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Bring this strength and wisdom to your daily life.
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Learn from each other.
