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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…
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Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout
Here is a short extract from Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout, by Kristin Neff and Chris Germer. Chris is running a workshop of the same name in Brighton on 21 September, to coincide with the launch of the book. Self-compassion is not “self-care”—you know, that list of small acts you can do for yourself presented in employer-mandated webinars and on “wellness” websites. You don’t need to be handed that list again. (Hot baths? Please. Sleep better? When? Eat right? Who’s doing the cooking—to say nothing of the grocery shopping?) It’s not advice to simply do less, as often offered by well-meaning…
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Mindful Self-Compassion teacher networking day with Chris Germer
Chris Germer joins us for a Mindful Self-Compassion networking event in Brighton. All teachers trained to run the eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion course are invited to attend. Chris Germer will be with us to support the development of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teachers. This is in addition to the compassion and burnout event which takes place the following day (Saturday 21st September 2024) and is open to everyone. This in-person networking event is open to all teachers trained to lead Mindful Self-Compassion courses based in the UK and Europe. The day will explore what teachers need personally and professionally. We will have…
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Self-compassion and burnout workshop with Chris Germer
The Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion are pleased to welcome Chris Germer to the UK to present the day-long “Self-Compassion and burnout” workshop in Brighton.
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Self compassion pioneers set to run workshop in Brighton
Two American mindful self-compassion experts are heading to Sussex this summer for their only UK event this year, giving people the chance to learn to be kinder to themselves and let go of criticism. The Sussex Mindfulness & Compassion is excited to host the 2022 Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) workshop led by American founders of the programme, Drs Kristin Neff and Chris Germer. The MSC Core Skills programme, to be held in Brighton, is a workshop with talks, guided meditations, experiential exercises, and group discussion. Participants will experience learn practices that evoke compassion for themselves, and the rationale behind them.…