Self-Compassion is a pleasantly surprising pathway to
stress reduction and self-improvement.
Self-compassion is a caring and kind attitude towards oneself when facing adversity, including stressful life events and personal setbacks or failures. Research shows that self-compassion is associated with greater well-being, reduced stress, better coping, and greater motivation towards self-improvement. This course will focus on how self-compassion impacts resilience and perseverance; helping individuals bounce back from adversity and motivating themselves to stay focused on their goals. We will discuss studies demonstrating how self-compassion can be strengthened and explore self-compassion exercises to integrate into your practice.
as defined by Neff (2003):
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Kindness toward oneself
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Mindfulness
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Common humanity
as defined by Neff (2003):
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Kindness toward oneself
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Mindfulness
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Common humanity
as defined by Neff (2003):
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Kindness toward oneself
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Mindfulness
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Common humanity
We will discuss playful and Practical Ways to teach kids...
Meet the Instructor:
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Karrie Lager, Psy.D. is a California Licensed Psychologist (PSY20588), a mindfulness teacher, and the founder of the group practice Healthy Focus Psychological Center, Inc. Dr. Karrie is the creator of the GRACEFUL-U Method, that focuses on strengthening relationships with oneself, loved ones, and the world around us. Dr. Karrie's specialities include mindfulness, stress management, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and parenting. As a strong advocate for life-long learning, Dr. Karrie also oversees Healthy Focus’s education programs, offering creative and innovative continuing education for helping professionals and courses to the public. Additionally, she is a training partner with UC Davis, and she provides online therapist training in PCIT and PC-CARE certificate programs. For fun, Dr. Karrie enjoys walking and hiking with her family and dog, mindfulness, yoga, arts and crafts, and writing.
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Self-Compassion
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Kindness toward oneself
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Mindfulness
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Common humanity
Resilience
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Reducing stress
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Coping with setbacks
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Managing self-doubt
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Bouncing back after difficulties
Perseverance
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Learning from mistakes
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Accepting strengths and weaknesses
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Focusing on personal goals
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Motivating oneself
as defined by Neff (2003):
Learning objectives:
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Summarize the core components and benefits of self-compassion
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Discuss ways self-compassion impacts resilience and perseverance
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Practice 7 self-compassion techniques
