When: 19 Jan 2021 - 23 Jan 2021 About Mindful Self-Compassion Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is based on research by Kristin Neff, integrated with the clinical perspective of Christopher Germer. MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding. The three key components of self-compassion are self-kindness, a sense of common humanity, and balanced, mindful awareness. Kindness opens our hearts to suffering, so we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our essential inter-relatedness, so that we know we aren't alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment, so we can accept our experience with greater ease. Together they comprise a state of warm, connected, presence. Self-compassion can be learned by anyone, whatever our perosonal histories. It's a courageous attitude that stands up to harm, including the harm that we unwittingly 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 well-being, less anxiety, depression and stress, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and satisfying personal relationships. And it’s easier than you might think. What to expect How will this retreat help to deepen self-compassion? The emphasis of the retreat will be on looking after ourselves and on nourishing our compassion both through our practice and through time for self-care outside of our online engagement. Who is the retreat for? The retreat is for those who want to develop or deepen their capacity to relate more kindly to themselves and their experience through immersing themselves in continuity of practice in the retreat setting. It would be helpful if you have already experienced a silent retreat of at least one day (or the half-day mindful self-compassion retreat), but if not, please apply and we’ll discuss your application with you. The retreat meets the requirement to have sat a five-day, silent, teacher-led retreat. Requirements to attend: This retreat is for those who have taken a mindfulness-based course such as MBSR/MBCT or equivalent as a minimum. You may also have completed a Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) course, either over eight weeks or in an intensive format. It is equally suitable for those that have trained to teach MSC. Timings: The first session will begin at 4pm on Tuesday 19th January. The retreat finishes at 6.30pm on Saturday 23rd January. Location: The retreat will be held online via Zoom. A link will be sent nearer to the start date. What to bring/wear: Please bring any equipment you require for meditation practice. It’s advisable to wear loose fitting comfortable clothing. We will send more detailed info about how to prepare yourself for the online retreat in the joining letter. Our rates: Full rate for online event: £300 Employer's rate for online event: £350 Employer's rate - Recognising the large administrative overhead of dealing with employers, we will be adding a £50 surcharge if the employer is paying directly; where possible we would advise applicants to pay themselves and reclaim on expenses to avoid the charge. We will be applying this to all our offerings with effect from September 2020. The Application Process: Our application and payment process involves the following steps:
Where: Online Event
Tutors: Colette Power, Zoe Shobbrook-Fisher
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