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 )