Resourcing Me: Self-compassion Support

Learning self-compassion is a way to resource ourselves with the skills needed to live through challenging times and when experiencing complicated grief. In these support sessions you will learn new techniques and practice self-compassion in a monthly live online gathering. The session offers an introduction to the practice of self-compassion, helping you to learn how to give yourself the same support and kindness that you give to a good friend. This gathering is for anyone who has been affected by a loved one’s alcohol or substance misuse.  Learn self-compassion in a safe supportive space, by a qualified Self-compassion teacher.  

Self-compassion changes the way you deal with the distress and the chaos in your life. It also supports you with learning to manage the complicated emotions you feel when you lose a loved one to addiction. Self-compassion has become known as the antidote to shame and is effective at working through the guilt we harbour. In these sessions, you will gain a light introduction to self-compassion through a guided meditation with the teacher’s reflections and group sharing. Held in a safe and inclusive space, join us as you learn to resource yourself  in the comfort of your own home.  You’ll gain encouragement and support to help you live life more mindfully.

These sessions are designed to give you an idea of what it would be like to take the Cultivating Self-compassion programme that goes into greater depth, helping yo to learn to be kinder to yourself, more loving, and not be so harsh on yourself, or blame yourself for not being able to control your loved ones drinking or using drugs. By learning self-compassion you can gain the ability to self-regulate your emotions. You can learn to actively cultivate the positive emotional states that are so important for your own health, wellbeing and quality of life. Mark your calendar and join us.

Each month, our teacher will lead a light-touch self-compassion practice, followed by a live question and answer period. Participants can ask questions related to self-compassion – including how to use self-compassion in difficult circumstances when struggling to cope with your loved one’s illness.

Self-compassion provides a shift in your thinking about your life and how you manage the challenges of loving someone suffering from alcohol or substance misuse.  It can be developed through a set of  learnable skills that you practice in your daily, helping you to be kinder to yourself , developing a compassionate coach and quietening your inner harsh critic, in the midst of life’s adversities. Self-compassion does not require extra time out of your schedule.

Join us at the gathering. Come as you are and gain compassion  support. Learn self-compassion practices and how to prioritise your own self care.

We meet on Zoom:

• Use your phone , computer or tablet
• Your camera needs to be switched on
• Listen in
• Ask for support
• Connect with others, you are not alone.
• Learn self-compassion to help you support yourself