Self-compassion
A six week program to cultivate self-compassion and mindfulness together
Feel deeply at home in your own skin.
“I found the variety of meditation practices so useful and easy to use throughout the day. I also love learning all the science and research.”
What is Self-compassion?
This six week program focuses on cultivating mindfulness and self-compassion together. Together, they are a powerful combination for managing difficult experiences, thoughts and emotions.
Mindfulness develops presence and awareness, steadies the mind and develops equanimity. Self-compassion frees us up to be more present, creative and responsive in our relationship with ourselves, with others and the world.
You can think of self-compassion and mindfulness like the two wings of a bird, each essential to the other.
The science around self-compassion is very compelling. Peer reviewed research indicates that people who practice self-compassion are generally more:
emotionally resilient
motivated to achieve their goals
happy and healthy mentally and physically
likely to have satisfying relationships with others
Who is Self-compassion for?
If you want to change your relationship with yourself, and heal parts of you that are wounded, you may benefit from this course.
No previous meditation experience is needed. The course is suitable for complete beginners as well as people who have previously practised mindfulness.
If you are being treated for a medical or psychological condition, this course may complement—but does not replace—the care provided by your doctor or psychologist.
The Self-compassion course is for adults aged 18 and over.
“It felt like the missing piece in my mindfulness practice. It has helped me cultivate a sense of kindness towards myself in the moment rather than trying to ‘earn’ it….I have a greater appreciation for the power of gentleness.”
What to expect from your course
Recognising and working with the brain's negativity bias
Learning how to have, enrich and absorb positive experiences
Developing inner resources to meet your needs
Building greater feelings of safety, satisfaction and connection
Learning through brief lectures, group discussion and experiential activities
“The weekly class has given me a great platform for practicing at home. Getting familiar with the practices that draw on things I know about but in a much more accessible way.”
What to expect from yourself
You will need to commit to:
Six 3-hour classes
Home practice of 10-30 minutes per day
Regular home practice is an important part of getting the most from the program.
Your course includes
18 hours of face-to-face instruction
Home practices to integrate self-compassion into your life
Training the brain to transform your relationship with yourself
Printed and bound handbook
A range of learning approaches
Lifetime access to meditation recordings
“I found the variety of meditation practices so useful and easy to use throughout the day. I also love learning all the science and research.”
Your six-week journey
Week 1: Introduction to self-compassion theory, practice and the course. Self-compassion and mindfulness work together.
Week 2: How self-compassion works. Understanding yourself and your nervous system.
Week 3: Develop courage and resilience with self-compassion. Working with obstacles.
Week 4: Learn to trust yourself, to meet difficult moments with skill, courage and kindness.
Week 5: Deepening self-compassion and working with resistance. Understanding and working skilfully with inner patterns.
Week 6: Integrating self-compassion into your life. How to keep building the neural pathways & changing your relationship with yourself.
Your course fee: $695
Concession: $495
Includes all classes, course handbook, home practices and lifetime access to guided meditations and teachings.
Where we meet
All classes are held at the Gathering Place unless otherwise noted.
How you can enrol
We offer the Self-compassion course 1–2 times a year. See the dates for the next course intake here, or click the button below to go to our bookings page.