DEEPENING SELF-COMPASSION

Wednesdays April 22 – May 27, 2015

“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day…

A string of such moments can change the course of your life.”

- Chris Germer, PHD, Author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion

Research has begun to show that self-compassion training results in decreased depression and anxiety, increased life-satisfaction, and even changes in the neural pathways of the brain. We know from experience that self-compassion is a pathway to freedom from the life-limiting practices of self-rejection and judgment that many of us have perfected over the years. This group program will support your efforts to create a string of self-compassionate moments, a life of self-acceptance and joy. We will draw on the work of Tara Brach, PhD (author of Radical Acceptance), Kristin Neff, PhD (author of Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Up on Yourself and Leave Insecurity Behind), and Christopher Germer, PhD (author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion).

CORE TOPICS

  • How to “stop the bleeding” of self-criticism
  • Befriending yourself using mindfulness and visualization
  • Understanding and disarming shame attacks
  • The key elements of self kindness and how to integrate them into your daily life
  • Using breath, touch, and imagery to self-comfort
  • Developing your compassionate voice
  • Creating and practicing Loving-kindness Meditation to develop self-compassion

PROGRAM DETAILS

Where: Loring Psychotherapy & Mindfulness Center

1409 Willow Street, Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55403

When:6Wednesdays–April 22 – May 27, 2015

Evening Option: 6:00 – 8:00 pm NOTE: EVENING OPTION IS CLOSED

Daytime Option: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Facilitator:Susan Bourgerie, MA, LP. Susan specializes in applying Buddhist psychology and mindfulness practices to her work as a psychotherapist. She is co-founder of Loring Psychotherapy & Mindfulness Center, and founding member of Partners in Resilience. Susan has twenty-plus years of experience in meditation and psychotherapy, and has trained with Buddhist teachers and psychologists including John Welwood, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Marsha Linehan, and Tara Brach.

Fee:$200.00

Questions?Contact Susan at 612.874.8608, or email

To Register:Visit our website – or call Susan at 612.847.8608.

Group size is limited to 9, so early registration is encouraged.

DEEPENING SELF-COMPASSION

April 22 – May 27, 2015

Registration Form

Name ______

Email Address ______

Phone(s) ______

Please register me for:

______Daytime Option, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

______Evening Option, 6:00 – 8:00 pm EVENING OPTION IS CLOSED

CANCELLATION POLICY: Your payment will be returned minus a $5.00 processing fee, if you cancel more than 1 week before start of class. After class begins there will be no refunds.

TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION

SEND THIS REGISTRATION ALONG WITH your check for $200.00 payable to Susan Bourgerie.

Send with this form to Susan Bourgerie, MA LP

Loring Psychotherapy & Mindfulness Center

1409 Willow Street, Suite 200

Minneapolis, MN 55403

Thank you! You will receive a confirmation of your registration with details regarding location and parking.