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Free Introduction to Self-Compassion and Grief, with Sydney Spears

TEACHER

Sydney Spears

FORMAT

Live Online via Zoom

RECORDING

30 day access

DATE

Wednesday, Oct 01

TIME (Central US)

7:30 pm - 8:15 pm

PRICE

Free

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Event Description

Attend a free, live, 45-minute introductory online group session to learn the basics about how self-compassion can help you cope with grief.  You will be introduced to some core ideas about how self-compassion can serve as your anchor, offering comfort when you need it most.   Highlights will be given from Syndey Spears’ upcoming workshop (on Oct 25th), which explores how to navigate the complex journey of loss with “gentle grace” and self-kindness.

Who can benefit from this workshop? Mental health professionals, as well as anyone struggling with grief personally.

How can I attend this intro session?

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FAQs & Important Info

What if I can't atend live? Is the event recorded?

The session will be recorded. Within a day or two of the event, we will send all registrants a link to the recording, which you can review at your convenience for the next 30 days.

What communcation should I expect?

Once you register for the session, you will immediately receive a confirmation email.

Two weeks before the session, you will receive an email with details about the workshop and the Zoom link.  

Two hours before the session, you will receive a reminder email with the Zoom link.

After the session, you will receive an email with a link to view the recording.   

If you have questions, you can always email us at info@self-compassion.org

Important Info: Events hosted by the Self-Compassion Community are not a substitute for Therapy

Our programs are designed to teach participants the tools needed to develop and cultivate a self-compassion practice. It is not a substitute for mental health care, personal therapy or medical treatment.

Personal safety and emotional wellbeing are the foundation of self-compassion training and you are primarily responsible for your own safety.

Teachers and facilitators are not expected or able to provide medical and/or psychological care. Course experiences may bring up challenging memories or feelings.

If you have a history with a serious mental health condition or other concerns you think may impact your ability to take this course, please contact us or your healthcare professional to determine if this course is right for you. Your personal contact information may be used in the event the teacher or facilitator reasonably determines a need to call emergency services on your behalf.

Important Info: Productive participation In events

Participation is at the discretion of the teachers and facilitators at all times.

If, in the opinion of the teachers and facilitators, you are unable to participate productively and appropriately in the event you have registered for, you may be asked to discontinue.

Decisions of removal are to ensure that we provide the safest space possible for our participants and teachers. 

Teacher

Sydney Spears

Licensed clinical social worker

Sydney Spears, PhD, is a certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher, an adaptive yoga facilitator, a mindfulness instructor, and professor in the Kansas City area. She is passionately committed to advancing social justice efforts through providing and maintaining a non-oppressive, trauma-sensitive, and culturally responsive practice. Sydney is also author of Finding Self-Compassion: A Mindfulness Workbook for Getting to Know and Love Yourself.

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