Fierce self-compassion means taking empowered action to protect, provide for, and motivate ourselves to alleviate suffering and thrive. This new and unique eight-week course explores the more action-oriented side of self-compassion, supporting you to do the inner work needed to speak up, set boundaries, change habits, claim your power and feel fulfilled.

Overview​
Self-compassion is often associated with gentleness and comfort, yet it also encompasses a more dynamic, brave dimension. This aspect of care is expressed through strength, courage and determination — qualities that are essential for protecting, motivating and providing for ourselves and others.

In taking this course you will develop the capacity to:

*Motivate yourself using encouragement rather than self-criticism.
*Identify and overcome obstacles that prevent you from setting effective boundaries.
*Learn to harness anger as a constructive force for protection and growth.
*Recognise and honour your personal needs.
*Understand the contribution of fierce self-compassion to social change.
*Who is this course for?

This course is intended for the general public and Mindful Self-Compassion teachers. It is a prerequisite for the Fierce Self-Compassion Practicum training programme.

This may be of particular interest to anyone who needs to draw on strong energy to care for themselves and the world, such as those in family care roles, healthcare workers, therapists, teachers, coaches and activists, charity workers as well as mindfulness, meditation and yoga practitioners and teachers.

When?
There will be an orientation session on Saturday 5 September, from 9.30 to 11.00. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝟭𝟵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟳 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸, 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟬𝟵.𝟯𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟮 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗮𝘆.

Where?
Online. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed.

The format of the course?
The course is delivered over eight weekly sessions, each lasting two and a half hours, with a 10 min break in the middle.

Facilitator: Zoe Shobbrook-Fisher

The cost of the eight-week course is £300. We also offer a choice of two other options:

£325 – Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income.
£275 – Supported rate, if you are on a low income and can’t afford the general admission price.

Find out more: https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/fierce-self-compassion-a-course-for-empowered-care/