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Want to be kinder to yourself?

Join a free Self-Compassion Starter Session

 If you’re just beginning your self-compassion journey, this 50-minute session is a great introduction. You’ll learn what self-compassion is and explore how it can enhance your well-being. You’ll try a simple practice that can help support you in difficult moments and discover a variety of resources from the Self-Compassion Institute to help build your skills.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

The Three Components of Self-Compassion

Self-Kindness

Self-kindness means treating ourselves with the same care and support we’d offer a dear friend. By showing up for ourselves, we strengthen our ability to take on life’s challenges.

Common-Humanity

Recognizing our shared humanity helps us see our struggles as part of the broader human experience. Life is imperfect, and so are we. This reality connects rather than isolates us from others. 

Mindfulness

Mindfulness allows us to experience our painful emotions without pushing them away or getting lost in them. It provides the solid platform needed to help ourselves in difficult moments.  

Research-Backed Benefits: 

Thousands of studies show self- compassion improves mental, emotional, and physical well-being, helping you develop a more effective way of relating to yourself and others.  It increases motivation and performance, improves relationships, and provides the strength to cope with life challenges.

Every self-compassion journey is unique

There’s no single right way to practice self-compassion. Some people start with a few minutes of guided practice. Others start with a book, video, live event, or by learning alongside others.

During the session, you’ll get a quick look at the many resources available, so you can explore what fits your life best. Everyone’s path is different, and we’re here to help you find yours.

“Where should I start?”

Every session ends with open Q&A, so you can ask about what might be right for you.

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MEET YOUR HOST

Amy Noelle

Amy is a Senior Certified Professional Coach, a mentor in the Self-Compassion Community, and the founder of the Self-Compassion Coaching Academy, an ICF-accredited coach training program. Certified in Mindful Self-Compassion and several other mindfulness approaches, she is passionate about making self-compassion simple, practical, and easy to start. Amy loves sharing it with individuals and organizations in a wide variety of settings, and helping people discover how kindness toward themselves can change the way they live, lead, and connect.

Ready to discover the power of self-compassion?

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NEW MENTOR IN THE COMMUNITY
Let's welcome Steve Hickman

Steve Hickman is a co-developer of the Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training, a retired clinical psychologist and the Founding Director of the UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. Steve has taught self-compassion and mindfulness across the globe, and is the author of Self-Compassion for Dummies.

We’d love you to welcome him. You can register ahead of time, or just drop in!

When
Alternating Mondays
Time
10:00 AM US Central
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