G-VKQ7V2KDZ4 Nurturing Self-Compassion Course with Ann Manning
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Nurturing Self-Compassion 

An 5-Week Course

Based on Mindful Self-Compassion Training

'When we are mindful of our struggles and respond to ourselves with compassion, kindness and support in times of difficulty, things start to change.' 

Chris Germer

North Sydney Community Centre

220 Miller St North Sydney (behind Stanton Library)

Saturday 4 May - 1 June 2024,  4.00 - 5.30 pm

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In this course you’ll learn:​

  • The theory and research behind mindful self-compassion.

  • Mindfulness and self-compassion practices for everyday life.

  • How to motivate yourself with encouragement rather than criticism.

  • How to become your own best teacher.

Taught by  Ann Manning

Course fee: $195.00

Concessions Available

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook will be available for purchase during the course for $25.00

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Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook

A Nurturing Self-Compassion participant shared:
'After completing the Nurturing Self-Compassion course, I am far more accepting of myself and happier in my own skin. When that critical voice in my head starts to censure me for what I perceive to be my inadequacies, I now have the tools to transmute the guilt and other negative feelings I experience into something softer and kinder. I truly believe that everyone can benefit from doing this course.' LA

About Nurturing Self- Compassion

Nurturing Self-Compassion (NSC) is based on an empirically supported, training program, Mindful Self-Compassion, designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the ground-breaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer, this course teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

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Self-compassion can be learned by anyone, and it helps develop 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. The emphasis is on building emotional resources rather than addressing old wounds.  Beneficial change occurs naturally as we develop the capacity to be with ourselves in a kinder, more compassionate way.

 

​Course activities include meditation, short talks, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life.

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Prerequisites

No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend NSC. To insure safety, participants are asked to provide background information when they register.

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Additional recommended books, before or during the course, are:

  • Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, by Kristin Neff

  • The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, by Christopher Germer​

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About Nurturing Self- Compassion

Nurturing Self-Compassion (NSC) is based on an empirically supported, training program, Mindful Self-Compassion, designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the ground-breaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer, this course teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

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Self-compassion can be learned by anyone, and it helps develop 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. The emphasis is on building emotional resources rather than addressing old wounds.  Beneficial change occurs naturally as we develop the capacity to be with ourselves in a kinder, more compassionate way.

 

​Course activities include meditation, short talks, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life.

​

Prerequisites

No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend NSC. To insure safety, participants are asked to provide background information when they register.

​

Additional recommended books, before or during the course, are:

  • Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, by Kristin Neff

  • The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, by Christopher Germer​

Course Outline

Week 1 - Discovering Self-Compassion

  • What is self-compassion?

  • The physiology of self-compassion and self-criticism.

  • Soothing touch informal practice.

  • Self-compassion break informal practice.

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Week 2 - Practising Mindfulness

  • Affectionate Breathing meditation.

  • What is mindfulness?

  • Physiology of the wandering mind.

  • Letting go of resistance.

  • Backdraft – why unpleasant feelings can arise when we practice self-compassion.

  • Meditation in daily life informal practice.

  • Self-compassion in daily life informal practice.

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Week 3 - Practising Loving Kindness

  • Affectionate breathing meditation.

  • Mindfulness and self-compassion.

  • Loving kindness and compassion.

  • Finding Loving kindness phrases.

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Week 4 - Discovering Your Compassionate Voice

  • Loving kindness for ourselves meditation.

  • Awakening our hearts exercise.

  • Self-criticism and safety.

  • Motivating ourselves with compassion rather than criticism.

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 Week 5 - Living Deeply 

  • Giving and receiving compassion meditation.

  • The pain of disconnection.

  • Meeting unmet needs.

  • What would I like to remember?

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