This program is about WOMEN TALKING TO WOMEN AND DISCOVERING TOGETHER
HOW TO BRING MORE MINDFULNESS AND COMPASSION INTO OUR DAILY LIVES.
Gather with us for this specialised and supported mindful
self-compassion 8-week course.
Most cultural expectations for women are unattainable, unrealistic and
sometimes contradicting. We are bombarded by messages that tell us
who, what and how we should be and how we should look. Despite the
fact that most—if not all—of these expectations are impossible to
meet, we constantly strive to meet them. And when we don’t, we feel
inadequate, powerless, isolated and small.
Maybe there is a way to deal with all these expectations in a more
constructive and supportive manner? Maybe we can actually thrive in
the midst of constant challenges?
Mindful self-compassion is such a way. Self-compassion is an essential
skill to live a happy and meaningful life as a woman.
We are not all naturally self-compassionate. And most of us are more
likely to develop habits of self-criticism and harsh self-judgment
rather than self-compassion as we grow up.
Fortunately, anyone can become more mindful and self-compassionate
with specialised training and ongoing practice. We can develop a new
habit of self-compassion, and literally rewire our brains over the
course of eight weeks.
WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?
In short, self-compassion is learning to be kind and supportive to
ourselves in moments of doubt, uncertainty, difficulty and failure. It
is training in offering ourselves the support, in these moments, that
we would offer a good friend—it is a powerful inner resource.
The basis of the practice is mindfulness, which allows us to be fully
present and attend to our experience and emotions with curiosity and
without judgment. Self-compassion goes beyond mindfulness practice in
that it develops the additional habit of attending to those
experiences which are difficult or challenging with friendliness,
kindness and warmth.
WHY SELF-COMPASSION?
A growing body of research has shown that the practice of
self-compassion greatly enhances emotional wellbeing and resilience.
It boosts happiness, reduces anxiety and depression, improves
relationships, and can even help us stick to our goals. We will
discuss this research in the course.
SELF-COMPASSION FOR WOMEN
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week
course designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. It was
developed by Christopher Germer, PhD, a leader in the integration of
mindfulness and psychotherapy, and Kristin Neff, PhD, a pioneering
researcher in the field of self-compassion.
We will also address the application of self-compassion techniques to
the unique challenges that women face (and the straitjackets we wear!)
in modern times, such as the need to look perfect and do everything
perfectly, to professionally thrive and advance all whilst staying
pleasant and unthreatening.
This program is about women talking to women and discovering together
how to bring more mindfulness and compassion into our daily
lives—together. It’s about learning to support ourselves, but also
developing networks of compassionate support.
IN THIS PROGRAM YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:
- Manage stress with self-compassion
- Motivate with kindness rather than criticism
- Live life closer to your core values
- Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
- Transform challenging relationships for the better
- Live a more meaningful and purposeful life
DATES:
- Sunday March 1, 8,15,22,29 and April 5,19, 26.
Note: On Easter Sunday - April 12 - there will be no session.
- We will meet once a week on these Sunday mornings from 10:30 am to
1.00pm
- There is a half-day retreat on Saturday, March 28 from 10:30 am to
2:30 pm
- You are able to miss two sessions maximum if needed
WHY 8 WEEKS?
New habits—particularly those that go against deeply ingrained old
habits—take time, and support, to develop. Research has shown that
the self-compassion practice, under appropriate instruction, and over
time, can literally rewire our brains. But these changes take time,
and research shows that 8 weeks of supported practice is required to
experience change and to give us the best chance of sustaining the
practice going forward.
FOR WHOM?
This workshop is intended for women of any background. It is designed
primarily for personal growth and development. However, professionals
who wish to integrate mindful self-compassion into their work
activities are also encouraged to attend. Meditation experience, or a
background in mindfulness, is not required to participate in this
program.
GROUP ETHOS
This workshop will be conducted in a safe, supportive, and phone-free
environment and will involve short exercises, guided practices,
personal reflection, and a group ethos of deep listening and friendly
speech.
PRICING
Early bird: $645 - ends February 16 at 11:30 pm.
After early bird: $690
* Payment plans and concessions are available for those of limited
means and students—please email me at jossyjimenezaceves@gmail.com
MEET THE FACILITATOR
Jossy Jimenez has a master’s degree in human development and is
certified as a mindfulness facilitator by UCLA’s Semel Institute for
Neuroscience and Human Behaviour and the Mindful Schools organisation.
She has training in Stanford University’s Compassion Cultivation
Training (CCT) and has completed teacher-training in the Mindful
Self-Compassion(MSC) program with UCSD.
She has developed wellbeing programs for institutions in Australia,
the United States, and Mexico -everything from kindergartens to large
corporations. Above all, she is an enthusiastic practitioner who has
great personal appreciation for the benefits of these practices.
SUGGESTED READING
It is recommended, but not required, that participants read the
flowing two books for participating in MSC:
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin
Neff
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion by Christopher Germer
OPTIONAL READING
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Can Transform the Way
we Live, Love, Parent and Lead by Brene Brown
The Gift of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed To
Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown
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