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​
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.​
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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.
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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
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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.
