Self-Compassion in the Workplace
Overview
Life and work are increasingly stressful and challenging for everyone. Research shows that self-compassion is a protective factor in a wide range of wellbeing indicators, including psychological health.
Self-compassion training enables us to increase our emotional resilience and self-care. This session focuses on considering our development of self-compassion and how this approach can enable us to be happier, healthier and more resilient at work. It's an introduction to self-compassion theory and practice.
By the end of the session, participants will:
- Be able to practice the key aspects of self-compassion using tips and exercises to promote self-compassion and increase emotional resilience.
- Embed self-compassion and self-care development in their daily life and work.
Further information
- Facilitated discussion in a reflective space.
- Pre-course: Complete a short online test about self-compassion.
Accessibility: Please indicate any requirements you may have in the "Special Instructions" box on ICIS.
resources
Reading
- FIERCE SELF-COMPASSION - How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive Kristin Neff
- Christopher Germer (2009) The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions. Guilford Press: USA
- Kristin Neff (2011) Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind. William Morris: USA
- Paul Gilbert (2009) The Compassionate Mind (Compassion Focused Therapy). Constable: EU
- Monica Worline and Jane Dutton (2017) Awakening Compassion at Work: The Quiet Power that Elevates People and Organisations. Berrett-Koehler: USA
- Brene Brown (2018) Dare to Lead. Vermillion: London
- Nelisha Wickremasinghe (2018) Beyond Threat. Triarchy Press: UK
- Amanda Super (2015) A Year of Self-Compassion: Finding Care, Connection and Calm in Our Challenging Times. Matador: UK (also available via Creating compassion )
Resources
- Health and Wellbeing internal web pages
- Calm – YouTube channel
- Calm – Meditation and Sleep app
- The Mindfulness app
- Kristin Neff - Self-Compassion
- Christopher Germer's website
- Paul Gilbert - The Compassionate Mind Foundation
- Centre for mindful self-compassion
- Centre for compassion and altruism research and education
- Greater Good Science Center
- Amanda Super – Creating Compassion