Mindful Self-Compassion: Silent Half-Day Retreat

This 4-hour, silent mindful self-compassion retreat is an opportunity to practice both mindfulness and compassion in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Practices will be guided throughout the day to help foster an inner state of friendliness and compassion.

This retreat is part of the 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) curriculum but is also open to any graduates of MSC or others with mediation background who would like to practice self-compassion practices.

Guided practices used throughout the retreat:

· Affectionate breathing

· Loving-Kindness for Ourselves

· Giving and Receiving Compassion

· Mindful walking

At the end of the retreat, you will have learned:

· How to relate to yourself with greater compassion

· Navigate challenges with curiosity and kindness

· Avoid provider burn-out by learning how to extend compassion to others without forgetting about yourself.