Mindful Self-Compassion Mindful Self-Compassion Tuesdays October 15. to November 19. From 16:30 until 18:00. Location: Árnagarður 101 Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an evidence-based training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Dr Kristin Neff (PhD) and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer (psychologist), MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding. Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing, less anxiety, depression and stress, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and satisfying personal relationships. MSC is primarily a compassion training program, although mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion. MSC is also not psychotherapy insofar as the emphasis of MSC is on building emotional resources rather than addressing old wounds. Positive change occurs naturally as we develop the capacity to be with ourselves in a kinder, more compassionate way. It is based on the three key components of self-compassion which are self-kindness, a sense of common humanity, and balanced, mindful awareness. Kindness opens our hearts to suffering, so we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our essential interrelatedness, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment, so we can accept our experience with greater ease. Together they comprise a state of warm-hearted, connected presence. Self-compassion can be learned by anyone. It’s a courageous attitude that stands up to harm, including the harm that we unwittingly inflict on ourselves through self-criticism, self-isolation, or self-absorption. Self-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience, allowing us to admit our shortcomings, motivate ourselves with kindness, forgive ourselves when needed, relate wholeheartedly to others, and be more authentically ourselves. After participating in the course, you’ll be able to: ● Practice self-compassion in daily life ● Understand the evidence-based benefits of self-compassion ● Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism ● Handle difficult emotions with greater ease ● Transform challenging relationships, old and new ● Manage caregiver fatigue ● Practice the art of savouring and self-appreciation What To Expect Program activities include meditation, short talks, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life. Price ISK 4000 Registration at Service Desk Coping skills and Resilience Do you want to get more resilient and gain more coping mechanisms to use in your everyday struggles and challenges? This two weeks course takes a look at some common challenges that we all recognize in our everyday life and introduces ways to meet them with tools based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Positive Psychology. The emphasis is on practical methods that participants can immediately start to use on a daily basis. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has proven to be an effective treatment for various mental problems. It is based on the theory that thoughts, feelings and behavior are factors that are connected and influence each other. Emphasis is placed on practical tools to break vicious circles that we recognize in our thinking- and behavioral patterns. At the same time, it will be looked at how to increase our strengths and resilience and thus gain a better grip on life. Only taught in English. Price ISK 2000Registration at Service Desk facebooklinkedintwitter
