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Week 4 Discovering Mindful Self-Compassion
Self-compassion is treating ourselves with the same kindness and understanding as we would treat a friend who is having a hard time. Self-compassion is treating ourselves as we would like others—family and friends—to treat us.
Day 1 What is self-compassion and Misgivings about Self-Compassion
Please watch the video below
The Video Was Adapted from The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive by Neff, K. and Germer, C. and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals by Neff, K. and Germer, C.
Day 1 to Day 7 Practice: Soothing Touch and Self-Compassion Break
Please follow the audio below
Soothing Touch
The Audio Was Adapted from The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive by Neff, K. and Germer, C. and https://self-compassion.org/exercise-4-supportive-touch/
Self-Compassion Break
The Audio Was Adapted from The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive by Neff, K. and Germer, C. and https://centerformsc.org/practice-msc/guided-meditations-and-exercises/
Day 2-Day 7 Daily Practice Instruction
The more often you practice, the more positive change you would gain from self-compassion training.
The benefits of self-compassion practice are dose dependent. Please find a time each day on Day 2-Day 7 to practice Self-Compassion Break.
After practice, reflect on what you have discovered.