Mindful Compassion

Practicing mindfulness supports us to be aware of our moment by moment experience. But how do we deal with moments which are especially difficult and painful?

 

Mindful compassion helps us to meet life with heartfulness. So, rather than being harsh to ourselves or judging others, we can be on our own side at the same time as sensing and respecting the needs of others.

 

Compassion is a sensitivity to pain and suffering – of ourselves and others – and a commitment to relieve and prevent it. Mindfulness helps us do this in a balanced way so we can be responsive without facing overwhelm.

 

This ability for mindful compassion is a human capacity which the Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living (MBCL) programme can support you to nurture and grow.

The Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living course was Developed by Erik van den Brink and Frits Koster for those seeking healthy ways to deal with pain, stress, and suffering.

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The course focuses on cultivating compassion for ourselves and others. The MBCL course is based on scientific research and draws inspiration from various experts in the field of compassion training and mindfulness, including Paul Gilbert, Kristen Neff, Chris Germer, Tara Brach and Rick Hanson.

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MBCL is designed as a follow-on course, focussed on building mindful compassion, for those who have attended an 8-week course such as MBSR or MBCT and would like to take their practice further.

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If you would like to read more about MBCL you can download my free information sheet below.

If you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the many challenges, threats and distractions of our modern world, you are not alone. Stress, anxiety, depression and burnout are becoming increasingly common. Mindful Compassion acknowledges our shared humanity and our unique strengths and challenges, offering us practical, science-based ways to:

• Deal more wisely and kindly with the inevitable stresses of life

• Find a healthier balance between caring for ourselves and others

• Cultivate more kindness, happiness, health and harmony in all the different aspects of our lives

• Deepen the healing effects of mindfulness

MBCL is specifically designed as a deepening course for those already familiar with basic mindfulness practice. It is intended for those who have completed an eight-week mindfulness training such as MBSR or MBCT.

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If you have a regular mindfulness meditation practice of at least 1 year and would like to speak with me about whether MBCL is a good fit for you please get in touch.

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I also offer one-to-one mindful compassion coaching for individuals who are new to the practice. Get in touch to explore the options.

Each session is 2 and a half hours and typically:

• Begins with a short, ‘landing’ meditation

• Moves into a longer meditation practice or mindful movement. 

• Offers time for group discussion

• Explores some helpful theory

• Includes exercises in cultivating compassion for yourself and others

• A short break

• Options for Home Practice

• Develops kind awareness to help us with compassion and balance

 

There is also a Day of Practice and resources are provided to support your daily Home Practice

The programme includes a day of guided practice in addition to the 8 weekly sessions.

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You will also receive weekly course resources, access to our online learning platform, audio recordings of our meditation practices and a certificate of completion.

 

In addition, participants are encouraged to buy the wonderful course workbook, A Practical Guide to Mindfulness-Based Living: Living with Heart, by course creators, Erik van den Brink and Fritz Koster.

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Choose Your Contribution

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I offer three tiered rates, designed to be accessible and ecologically fair, mindfully reflecting the reciprocity of nature. If your situation means you’d benefit from a further reduction, please get in touch:

🌱 Seed — €195 — Supported by the community, for those with fewer resources

🌿 Root — €295 — Sustaining the course and its ecosystem of care (standard rate)

🌳 Canopy — €375 — Giving back, supporting wider access and the flourishing of the learning.

You can reserve your place on the next group course here.

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I also offer one-to-one mindful compassion coaching for individuals. Get in touch to explore the options.

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Want to experience mindful compassion first? If you would like to experience mindfulness for yourself, why not join my free Midweek Meditation or listen to my podcast to get a flavour of the impact mindfulness meditation could make on your life.

 

Contact me to find out more or reserve your place or discuss availability and options.

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