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SUMMARY:Fierce Self-Compassion: A course for empowered care
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOverview​\nSelf-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. \nIn taking this course you will develop the capacity to: \n*Motivate yourself using encouragement rather than self-criticism.\n*Identify and overcome obstacles that prevent you from setting effective boundaries.\n*Learn to harness anger as a constructive force for protection and growth.\n*Recognise and honour your personal needs.\n*Understand the contribution of fierce self-compassion to social change.\n*Who is this course for? \nThis course is intended for the general public and Mindful Self-Compassion teachers. It is a prerequisite for the Fierce Self-Compassion Practicum training programme. \nThis 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. \nWhen?\nThere 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. \nWhere?\nOnline. You will get Zoom log-in details when your place is confirmed. \nThe format of the course?\nThe course is delivered over eight weekly sessions\, each lasting two and a half hours\, with a 10 min break in the middle. \nFacilitator: Zoe Shobbrook-Fisher \nThe cost of the eight-week course is £300. We also offer a choice of two other options: \n£325 – Supporting rate. You can support other participants to attend who are on a low income.\n£275 – Supported rate\, if you are on a low income and can’t afford the general admission price. \nFind out more: https://sussexmindfulnesscentre.nhs.uk/event/fierce-self-compassion-a-course-for-empowered-care/
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LOCATION:Sussex Education Centre Hove\, West Sussex\, United Kingdom\, Hove\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Mindful creative all-day retreat
DESCRIPTION:A one-day mindfulness retreat\, including meditation practices\, creative expression and journaling\, that will be held mostly in silence. Experience of creative expression is not necessary. \nBackground to the day \nThis day builds on the positive responses from offering a similar event last year. We realised from last year’s experience that there was a real hunger\, both for connecting with our creativity and also for engaging with mindfulness and compassion practices in ways that keep us freshly discovering ourselves. We found last time that for some people\, creative practices really deepened places inside that they could access in a way that was both different from\, and also complementary to\, the mindfulness practice. \nChögyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, the great Tibetan meditation teacher\, saw art as a direct extension of meditation practice. He believed that art naturally arises from the clarity of the settled mind. Trungpa emphasized a “Dharma art” that was simple\, immediate and unembellished\, not an ego-based\, “self-expression”: “Dharma art is simply the activity of nonaggression. It is the expression of basic sanity. When you are free from aggression\, your perception becomes clear and precise. Then whatever you do – whether arranging flowers\, painting\, writing poetry\, or making a cup of tea – can become an expression of that sanity.” \nContent of the day \nThis day will be held as a mostly silent retreat day with mindfulness practices interspersed with creativity\, using clay\, drawing/painting and journaling. Some meditation experience (such as having done an 8 week course) is required but no experience of artistic work is needed. Materials will be supplied. The day will be held at the Sussex Education Centre on the Millview hospital site. \nWhy a one-day retreat? \nA one-day mindfulness retreat is an important part of the eight-week mindfulness course. It also offers an opportunity to extend your practice within a supportive environment. For people who meditate regularly the retreat offers a great way to deepen and refresh your practice. Read more about the benefits of a day long retreat. \nThis day retreat counts towards the requirement to attend silent retreats as part your BAMBA registration as a mindfulness teacher. \nWho is it for?\nThis day is right for you if you have attended an eight-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy\, Mindfulness for Life or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course\, or have an established mindfulness practice. No artistic experience is required. Please note\, this is not a clinical intervention and it is not advisable to do this day in the heat of a crisis\, when it would be important to access your GP or your designated mental health clinician. \nRetreat leaders: Robert Marx\, Sarah Marx
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LOCATION:Sussex Education Centre Hove\, West Sussex\, United Kingdom\, Hove\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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