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Explore how to meet your own suffering with care, kindness, and compassion. Created by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Chris Germer, it is the first time this in-depth course is being offered on Bainbridge Island.According to the Greater Good Science Center at Berkeley, "Compassion literally means “to suffer together.” Among emotion researchers, it is defined as the feeling that arises when you are confronted with another’s suffering and feel motivated to relieve that suffering." Self-compassion is then the feeling that arises when we notice our own suffering AND we want to do something to alleviate this.
Some of the ways we suffer are by talking to ourselves in a critical way, by pushing away difficult emotions, and feeling depleted when we are taking on the role of a caregiver. Not only does Mindful Self-Compassion offer a rich toolkit for bringing kindness and comfort to ourselves in these stressful situations, it can also be an important force when motivating ourselves in taking action and in setting boundaries.
Research shows self-compassion is strongly associated with the ability to cope with life challenges. It is an inner strength that continually builds overtime and enables us to be a balanced and whole self.
Join self-compassion teacher, teacher trainer and mentor Marina Barnes on this self-compassion journey as it’s hard to do this alone. In this Mindful Self-Compassion Short Course, all participants co-create a space in which we explore the above topics through exercises, discussions, meditations, and movement practices.
Mindful Self-Compassion Short Course: A 6-Week Series with Marina Barnes
Weekly on Thursdays: September 19 - October 24
7:30-9pm
Cost: $175 for the 6-Week Series
Please register in advance - space is limited for this special course.
Details: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=11167&stype=-101&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000300
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Marina Barnes is a trauma informed Self-Compassion Teacher & Coach. She supports her clients in building the internal resources they need in navigating life's challenges with more wisdom and ease. Her approach is rooted in Nonviolent Communication and Kristin Neff & Chris Germer’s Mindful Self-Compassion curriculum. Marina is currently pursuing certification as a Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner through Dr. Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry Mentorship Program.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Dayaalu Center, 159 Wyatt Way NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110-1878, United States,Bainbridge Island, Washington
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