A PROVEN WAY TO LOVE OURSELVES, BUILD OUR STRENGTHS AND THRIVE.
WATCH A TRAILER FOR THE MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION COURSE IN BRISBANE
[https://youtu.be/Vke_uJGyH2c]
_EXPLORE..._
_SLOWING DOWN, SELF-AWARENESS AND SAVOURING THE PRESENT MOMENT _
_HOW TO BECOME MORE CONFIDENT, RESILIENT, JOYFUL AND MOTIVATED _
_THE SCIENCE OF SELF-COMPASSION AND WHY MOST OF US IGNORE THIS VITAL
SKILL_
_SIMPLE PRACTICES TO TRANSFORM MOMENTS OF SUFFERING INTO MOMENTS OF
LOVE_
_HOW TO BE A GOOD FRIEND OR COACH TO OURSELVES AND NOURISH OUR NEEDS_
_RELATING TO OURSELVES AND OTHERS AUTHENTICALLY AND WHOLEHEARTEDLY_
_MOMENTS OF CONNECTION AND SHARED COMMON HUMANITY_
_BUILDING COURAGE AND APPRECIATING OUR VALUES AND STRENGTHS_
_HOW TO TRANSFORM THE INNER CRITIC INTO AN ALLY_
THE MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION (MSC) PROGRAMME TEACHES US HOW TO
MOTIVATE OURSELVES AND BUILD OUR INNER RESOURCES WITH KINDNESS,
COMPASSION AND WISDOM. THE BLEND OF MINDFULNESS AND SELF-COMPASSION
ALLOW US INSIGHT INTO OUR EMOTIONS, TOGETHER WITH THE RESOURCES TO
MAINTAIN BALANCE, BUILD RESILIENCE AND DECREASE OUR SUFFERING.
SELF COMPASSION, SIMPLY PUT, MEANS BEING A FRIEND TO OURSELVES.
The three components of self-compassion are mindfulness,
kindness and common humanity.
_Mindfulness_ helps us get in touch with our feelings, with curiosity
and open-mindedness. _Kindness_ brings comfort and warmth, soothing
distress and refreshing our motivation. _Connecting_ with others
reminds us that we all have flaws, that we're all human, and that were
in this together.
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM SELF-COMPASSION?
Self-compassion can be learned by anyone, even those who didnt receive
much affection in childhood or who feel uncomfortable being good to
themselves.
Its the practice of _repeatedly evoking good will toward
ourselves_ and the courage to _stand up against harm_ especially the
harm we inflict on ourselves through self-criticism, self-isolation or
self-absorption. Self-compassion provides emotional strength and
resilience, allowing us to admit our shortcomings, motivate ourselves
with kindness, forgive ourselves when needed, relate wholeheartedly to
others and be more authentically ourselves.
RAPIDLY EXPANDING RESEARCH DEMONSTRATES THAT SELF-COMPASSION IS
STRONGLY ASSOCIATED WITH EMOTIONAL WELLBEING, LESS ANXIETY,
DEPRESSION AND STRESS, MAINTAINING HEALTHY HABITS LIKE DIET AND
EXERCISE AND SATISFYING PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS. AND ITS EASIER THAN
YOU THINK.
After participating in this workshop, youll know:
how to stop being so hard on yourselfhow to handle difficult emotions
with greater easehow to motivate yourself with encouragement rather
than criticismhow to transform difficult relationships, both old and
newmindfulness and self-compassion practices for home and everyday
lifethe theory and research behind mindful self-compassionhow to
become your own best teacher
"THE POINT OF PRACTICE IS NOT TO PERFECT OURSELVES, IT IS TO PERFECT
OUR LOVE." ~JACK KORNFIELD
WHAT TO EXPECT
Program activities include meditation, short talks, experiential
exercises, group discussion, and home practices. MSC is a workshop
rather than a retreat. The goal is for participants to directly
experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke
self-compassion in daily life.
MSC is primarily a _compassion_ training program rather
than _mindfulness_ training like MINDFULNESS-Based Stress Reduction
(MBSR), although MINDFULNESS IS THE FOUNDATION OF
SELF-COMPASSION. MSC is also not psychotherapy insofar as the
emphasis of MSC is on _building emotional resources_ rather
than deliberately accessing and addressing old wounds, although this
can sometimes happen. Positive change occurs naturally as we develop
the capacity to be with ourselves in a kinder, more compassionate way.
LOVE REVEALS EVERYTHING UNLIKE ITSELF
While some difficult emotions may arise when practicing
self-compassion, MSC teachers are committed to providing a safe,
supportive environment for this process to unfold, and to making the
journey interesting and enjoyable for everyone.
MSC includes 8 weekly sessions of 3 hours each, in addition to a
4-hour retreat.
WHO IS RUNNING THE COURSE?
The course will be run by Lyndi Smith, a graduate of the Mindful
Self-Compassion teacher training and teacher/practitioner of
mindfulness and compassion for many years.
MEDICARE REBATES
Medicare rebates may be available for those participants with a mental
health plan from their GP. This partly pays for the cost of each
session. Please get in touch with us if you wish to dicuss this
further.
Watch Kristin Neff explain the benefits of self-compassion on Rick
Hanson's Resilience Summit
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTGIbGSCvEI]
"AFTER PRACTISING MINDFULNESS FOR ABOUT TEN YEARS, I FELT BALANCED,
CALM AND STABLE. BUT FOCUSING ON SELF-COMPASSION HAS REALLY ALLOWED ME
TO THRIVE! I FEEL MORE CONFIDENT, MORE CARING AND SUPPORTIVE TOWARDS
MYSELF, LESS OF A SLAVE TO RELENTLESS PERFECTIONISM AND MORE ABLE TO
PICK MYSELF UP WHEN THINGS DON'T GO MY WAY. I FEEL MORE JOYFUL,
MOTIVATED AND RESILIENT THAN EVER. AND AM DELIGHTED WE CAN SHARE HOW
TO DO THAT WITH OTHERS." ~LYNDI SMITH
WHEN DOES THE COURSE RUN?
MONDAY evenings from 6PM TO 9PM from OCT 11 TO NOV 29(8 weeks) plus a
half-day retreat on SAT 13TH NOVEMBER at our lovely rural retreat
centre Kupidabin, in Samford, from 12:30PM UNTIL 4:30PM.
The retreat date is an opportunity for supported, silent group
practice, in the beautiful grounds of Kupidabin.
Participants should plan to attend every session and practice
mindfulness and self-compassion where they can each day throughout the
program.
Please note that we have a policy of not turning anyone away for
financial reasons. We offer both concessions and scholarships. Please
get in touch if you would like to come but cannot afford it.
Feel free to contact Lyndi on 0435 626 154 to answer any questions or
provide more information where desired. We hope you can join us in
this life enriching course.
_Ive found the informal practices such as stopping and asking myself
what I need, and using the Self-Compassion Break, to be really
helpful. Kevin_
_The perfect climate for learning and exploring mindfulness and
self-compassion. Its amazing what others tell you when you give
compassion. Jolanda_
_"I got some great insight, thank you Lyndi." Joe_
_"Very soothing voice. Easy to follow. Found myself in a very peaceful
focused space." Julie_
_The breathing exercises help me in a range of situations helping me
to feel calm, going to sleep, taking time out, etc. Steph_
_I felt when practising able to handle my days better. Anon_
_I really felt the benefit around my daughter. She said, Mummy, when
youre calm, Im calm.' Jill_
_Lyndi was amazing. Professional, thoughtful and epitome of all that
is mindfulness. Brett_
_Many thanks for a wonderful experience and learning. Debbie_
IS MSC EFFECTIVE?
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is empirically-supported. A
randomised, controlled trial demonstrated that MSC
significantly increased self-compassion, compassion for others,
mindfulness, and life satisfaction, as well as decreased depression,
anxiety and stress. Improvements were linked to how much a person
practiced mindfulness and self-compassion in their daily lives.
MSC was developed by Christopher K. Germer, PhD, leader in the
integration of mindfulness and psychotherapy, and Kristin Neff, PhD,
pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion.
FAQS
WHAT ARE MY TRANSPORT/PARKING OPTIONS GETTING TO THE EVENT?
There is plenty of on-street parking and a small car park.
WHAT CAN/CAN'T I BRING TO THE EVENT?
If you prefer to sit on a meditation cushion, or lie on a yoga mat,
please bring one. Chairs are provided.
IS MY REGISTRATION/TICKET TRANSFERRABLE?
In case of medical emergency, yes. Please contact the organiser for
advice.
DO YOU OFFER WORKPLACE TRAININGS?
Yes, please see listeningdeeply.org [http://listeningdeeply.org] for
more details or call Lyndi on 0435 626154.
IS THIS COURSE RESEARCHED TO BE EFFECTIVE, OR VALIDATED
SCIENTIFICALLY?
Yes, self-COMPASSION AND MSC HAVE BEEN RESEARCHED FOR ABOUT TEN YEARS.
For more information, see centerformsc.org
[https://centerformsc.org].
DOES THIS COUNT TOWARDS MSC TEACHER TRAINING?Yes, as do all MSC
courses run by graduates of the MSC Teacher Training programme.
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