ONLINE EVENT: Mindful Self-Compassion Program

At Mud & Lotus Wellness we believe that fostering our well-being and resilience through Mindfulness and Compassion practices we can nourish a positive relationship with ourselves and build stronger and healthier connections with others. My 15 years of experience with the practice has shown me that Mindfulness and Compassion training can help each of us to thrive as individuals and as a collective! These practices invite us to look at how we think, how we act, how we relate, and how we find meaning in both our successes and struggles in a complex and ever changing world. Whether you are new to the practice or an established practitioner, interested in your own well-being and resilience or an organization interested in promoting the wellness of your employees and or students, we have a program for you!  Our offerings are informed by a wide range of experience and training in Mindfulness and Compassion practices. As a Social Worker, professional caregiver and mom I  have expertise in supporting the well-being and resilience of those in caregiving roles. I believe that the well-being and resilience of caregivers are the cornerstones of a healthy relationship. Mindfulness and Compassion based training can guide caregivers to focus on their well-being and resilience and ultimately be more compassionate and at ease in their relationships.To find out more about us please visitwww.mudandlotuswellness.ca

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Join us online, from the comfort of your home, and learn the skills to attend to difficulty with more compassion, ease and kindness!

<h2>“Learn to manage difficulty with more ease and kindness”</h2> Mud &amp; Lotus Wellness would like to invite you to participate in a virtual (ZOOM) offering of the Mindful Self-Compassion program. This program will be facilitated by Mindful Self-Compassion Trained Teachers Anna Marie Batelaan (BSW, MSW, RSW) and Dagmara Urbanowicz (MSW, RSW)certified through the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion and the University of California San Diego. Anna Marie and Dagmara have many years of clinical Social Work experience in a variety of settings as well as teaching and facilitating Mindfulness and Compassion based programs. They have been facilitating and loving this program for a number of years and are excited to embark on the adventure of Mindful Self-Compassion with you! If you are interested in finding out more about Anna Marie and Dagmara check out their bio for further details. PROGRAM OVERVIEW:Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is a &quot;proven way to accept yourself, build inner strength, and thrive.&quot; In a time when we all need something to hold us up in the flood of life and world challenges, MSC can support us to navigate it all with more ease by starting with compassion for our own challenges and difficulties! MSC is an empirically supported 9 session program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. This program was developed by Dr. Christopher Germer, PhD, a leader in the integration of mindfulness and psychotherapy and Dr. Kristen Neff, PhD, a pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion. Self-compassion can be learned by anyone. It fosters emotional strength and resilience, allowing one to admit to ones shortcomings, motivating oneself with kindness, forgiving oneself as needed, transforming empathy fatigue into wholehearted engagement with others and being oneself more authentically. The intention of this program is to support participants in building their well-being, resilience, and self- compassion tool box in order to meet life&#x27;s difficulties with more ease and kindness. DATE &amp; TIME:INTAKE INTERVIEWS: To be scheduled via video conferencing with each participant upon registration. * PLEASE NOTE that intake interviews will be scheduled with each individual participant at a time that is convnient for the participant and both facilitators - participation in the program is dependent on your ability to attend the intake interview. Final registration for the program will be confirmed upon the completion of the intake interview. Following the intake interview reimbursement will be made available if required*<ul><li>January 7 | 6:00 - 8:30 pm | Session 1</li><li>January 14 | 6:00 - 8:30 pm | Session 2</li><li>January 21 | 6:00 - 8:30 pm | Session 3</li><li>January 28 | 6:00 - 8:30 pm | Session 4 </li><li>February 4| 6:00 - 8:30 pm | Session 5</li><li>February 11 | 6:00 - 8:30 pm | Session 6 </li><li>February 18 | 6:00 - 8:30 pm | Retreat</li><li>February 25| 6:00 - 8:30 pm | Session 7</li><li>March 4 |6:00 - 8:30 pm | Session 8</li></ul>REGISTRATION DEADLINE:December 25, 2020***Full refunds will be available up until the registration deadline of ***WHAT TO EXPECT:Program activities:<ul><li>Discussion of a variety of topics on Mindfulness and Self-Compassion </li><li>Experiential exercises</li><li>Informal and formal Meditation practices</li><li>Small group interactions</li><li>Home practices</li></ul>Learning expectations:<ul><li>Practicing mindfulness and self-compassion in daily life</li><li>Managing caregiver fatigue</li><li>Exploring the research and science behind self-compassion</li><li>Using self-compassion to live according to your values</li><li>Managing difficult emotions </li><li>Motivating yourself with kindness rather than criticism</li><li>Working with challenging relationships</li><li>Practicing savouring and self-appreciation</li><li>Explore practicing in a silent retreat setting </li></ul>ELIGIBILITY:This program is designed for anyone. Meditation experience is not necessary to participate in MSC.  This program qualifies as the prerequisite for training as a Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:MSC participants must purchase The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook prior to starting the program as part of the course material. The Workbook can be purchased through Amazon.MSC participants are asked to practice mindfulness and self-compassion at home for up to ½ hour per day during the course. In order to receive a certificate of completion participants can miss no more than 2 sessions. NOTE:Insurance Coverage: If you have third-party insurance, it may cover all or part of the cost of a therapeutic course. We recommend that you contact your insurance provider to confirm what health professions your plan covers (e.g. Social Worker) and that this coverage includes the types of therapies in question (sometimes there are restrictions on the particular services covered by a given health profession). Insurance receipts will be issued during the final session of the program.****In order to move forward with the group a minimum of 10 participants will be required. In the event of low registration a decision will be made by Dec. 20, 2020.  Registered participants will be entitled to a full refund and will be notified via email of any cancelation**** FACILITATORS:Anna Marie Batelaan, BSW MSW RSW, Trained MSC TeacherDagmara Urbanowicz, MSW RSW, Trained MSC Teacher We look forward to practicing with you, Dagmara  &amp; Anna MarieMud &amp; Lotus Wellness

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