Self-compassion “an antidote to burnout”
We were honoured to have Chris Germer with us on Saturday, 21 September, for a workshop on self-compassion for burnout. On this page you can find some take home messages from Chris and two participants who attended the workshop.
Chris Germer shares his take home message
Chris Germer explains that self-compassion is an antidote to burnout; and that there’s two ways to respond. One is to respond with tender compassion; to lean in with kindness when we notice that we’re suffering. This isn’t how we usually do things, but we can learn to do things differently that makes us more productive and happier. The other way is to respond with fierce self-compassion; actually learning how to say no when we’re overwhelmed, claiming our right to feel good in this world.
Participant Connie shares her take home message
Connie shares her impressions and takeaways from the day. She emphasises the nuance between tender and fierce self-compassion, and recognising what she needs at times of overwhelm or burnout.
Marina shares her take home message
Marina reflects on the importance on what she’s learned, and why it’s so important for people in the caring professions to have access to this type of training.
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