October 2022 #mindful self -compassion
Welcome to my October 2022??newsletter!
Hello everyone and welcome to my October 2022 newsletter.
I do hope this news offering finds you safe and well as we move into the second month of Autumn, and the nights draw in.
I have lots to share this month as I offer a new mindful self-compassion day retreat in Disley on October 2022 and I embark on teaching a brand-new course and offer a new updated nutrition workshop. Also, as some of you may have already seen, I am embarking into the world of video and social media and learning as I go along. I am hoping this offers a more diverse and accessible way to get to know me and what I offer??In the coming weeks?I will be uploading a lot of my video offerings onto the relevant pages of my website. This will include my weight management page for all my up-to-date culinary exploits ?? and my Courses page and workshops page.
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My October News Hot Topic of the month!
“Try a little tenderness - the science and benefits of mindful self-compassion”
According the mental health charity Mind, around 1 in 4 people in the UK annually experience some form of mental health related issue and 1 in 6 report symptoms of anxiety and depression.
In an increasingly busy world with all the demands that everyday living puts on us, it is no?surprise?that stress and anxiety levels continue to rise. So it is helpful to know that by taking simple steps to take care of ourselves we can alleviate some of the suffering from the pressures of life in the 21st century.
The impact of stress
Life is busy and often stressful- stress plays a significant role in the onset of disease in the mind and body leading to conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer- it creates acidity in the body and a constant flow of stress hormones in the body leads to physical and emotional suffering.
We need some stress in our lives to motivate us and to keep us alert, however when the body constantly feels under attack from internal?( negative faulty beliefs, the inner critic, worst case scenario thinking ) stressors and external stressors ( adverse life events such as divorce, bereavement, financial worries etc )this impacts negatively on our immune system and all the major organs in the body.
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Suffering in silence
people often suffer in silence for some time before acknowledging they are struggling with anxiety as culturally we strive to meet goals and targets, to be our best, and anxiety might be perceived to be a weakness- and yet it is a natural response to stress.
Coping strategies that hinder more than help
Quite often, rather than addressing suffering, people battle on and suppress anxiety through poor coping strategies such as drinking alcohol, but this can lead to excess and mask the problem rather than solve it. Also, comfort eating is often a poor stress response -?‘stuffing down’ difficult emotions?and creating more problems.
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There is a better approach -try a little tenderness.
Mindfulness and self-compassion are proven to be effectives antidotes to stress and anxiety.
Research shows that self-compassionate people tend to make healthier lifestyle choices and recover from setbacks more quickly. Self-compassion simply means offering ourselves the same care and tenderness we offer to others who are suffering.
Applying self-care, acknowledging our needs and meeting them as best we can supports well-being and enable us to many daily and often difficult life events and challenges?with an inner resource and well of emotional resilience:
Mindful self-compassion Day?retreat?
?If you are looking for some peace and quiet and a gentler approach to your well-being then this is the day for you! It also offers an introduction to the new six-week core skills training starting on November 4.
A day of mindfulness, self-compassion, guided reflection and practice, and deep relaxation.
Saturday October 22?2022
Venue:?Disley friends Quaker meeting House
Time:?11.00am – 3.00pm
Cost:?￡45.00 payable via bacs or PayPal in advance, discount to ￡40 for previous attendees and those bringing a full-paying friend.
?Please bring your own lunch. Drinks will be provided.
Covid measures in place
For further information and to book a place
?Tel: 07753 957371
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Nutrition for well-being?and weight management
This half day?workshop/retreat?will incorporate the latest evidenced based strategies for keeping sugar cravings at bay and helping you get the optimal nutritional value from your food.
Where: TBC Disley or Twemlow
Date: Saturday November 12th
Time: 2-5pm
Cost: ￡40.00 -this includes refreshments and training materials/booklet. I am offering a discount of ￡10 for anyone who has completed the new six-week core skills resilience training or any mindful self-compassion programme, or who brings a full-paying friend.
Well-being for life!
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An introduction to?mindful self-compassionate approaches to self-care and emotional well-being
A practical and evidence -based core skills training in mindful self-compassionate approaches and strategies for emotional and physical well-being and resilience.
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This new course is based on the official mindful self-compassion programme and facilitated by one of the first European trainers to be trained directly by the co-founders Kristin Neff and Chris Germer.
? Where : The old fuel depot business centre , Twemlow Lane, Twemlow, Cheshire, CW4 8GJ. Full directions available on application and payment.
When: This?new six-week core skills training course is being offered over two sessions so that numbers can be kept small and intimate.
The first six -week course now starts on Friday September 23 and runs for 6 weeks to 28 October-please note on the 14th October either the venue or time will differ slightly.
The second six-week course starts on Friday November 4 and runs for 6 weeks to December 9.
Time: 11.00am -1.00pm (this may change slightly on October 14th)
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Cost: ￡200 payable upon application to secure your place due to limited numbers and a wait list in place.
To reserve your place/request an application form: call me or text or WhatsApp me 07753 957371 for further information. You can also email me via my contact page on my website.
? Details: This dynamic and practical course brings together the very latest neuroscientific research with compassion-focused training practices to build resilience and a sense of peace within, building on the framework of mindful self-compassion practices and mindfulness-based CBT strategies to build confidence and achieve goals and ambitions.
Places are limited as I want to keep the sessions intimate and a place where you can safely and compassionately explore your needs and how to meet them in a healthy compassionate way.
? Who for?: This course is for anyone who wants to learn mindfulness based and compassion -focused approaches to develop a better relationship with themselves and manage stress and life challenges; and develop the skills to make healthy choices for optimal wellbeing. This course is for everyone, and it is?not necessary to have any experience of meditation prior to this course.
? Bonus: Your investment of ￡200 will include materials, refreshments, individual support throughout your journey and I am offering a discounted rate for the 'bonus' nutrition workshop in November - as a standalone this will be ￡40.00 including learning materials and workbook, as a discounted bonus the cost is ￡30 if you have completed the course and are interested in learning more about nutrition for well-being.
? About the mindful self-compassionate approach to wellbeing
Mindful self-compassion can be considered an ultimate emotional strengths and resilience training. It is an intelligent and compassionate response to suffering, trauma, and imperfection and is grounded in evidence based neuroscientific research, and evolutionary psychological research from Professor Paul Gilbert OBE?as a proven way to effectively overcome emotional difficulty and develop and healthier relationship with ourselves. The programme has been developed from the self-compassion research of Professor Kristin Neff, and the clinical wisdom and expertise of Dr Chris Germer as they joined forces to founder this unique, and now world -renowned therapeutic training.
The three key components of self-compassion 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 inter-relatedness, 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, even those who didn’t receive enough affection in childhood or who feel uncomfortable when they are good to themselves. 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.
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.
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The Six-weekly gatherings continue
The next dates for your diary are? November 5th, and December 3rd?at Disley Quaker meeting House now confirmed!
I am hoping to run these gatherings face to face at Disley Quaker meeting House and I will be sending out my usual separate newsletter to?the regular gatherers. However, if you have completed a Mindful self-compassion course and would like to attend then do get in touch as this is an ‘inclusive’ group.
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I am continuing to offer?my relaxation class Online.
A weekly session of deep relaxation with mindfulness, self-compassion, and guided visualisation.
The online version?runs via the Zoom meeting platform which means we are able to see each other and I facilitate the class via video link-so you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home ??
I am continuing to offer?6 sessions at a reduced rate?throughout the summer so if you pay for all six sessions upfront the cost will be just?￡20?and payable via bacs if you do online banking?or ￡23?if you choose the paypal option. If you wish to attend ad hoc then I am also reducing the weekly session to?￡5?payable in advance of the session. I will also offer some handouts and downloads as part of this package to keep everyone going during the physical isolating period.
You can opt for sound only also so that you can lie down on your bed at home if you wish or you can attend with full video and audio sitting on a comfortable chair.
At the first session you sign up for there will be meet and greet and time allowed for logging on and any difficulties to be ironed out ??
Please?get in touch here?for further information so that I can email you the meeting ID and password for the zoom sessions. Or call me in the first instance on 07753 957371
I look forward to welcoming you on Wednesdays?at 6.30pm until 7.15pm
Wishing you all safe and well??
NB: I?am offering my online relaxation class with a discount for everyone and?to NHS staff?for FREE so please email here directly to obtain the zoom meeting ID and password.?
For further information/ to book a session/class/course Please do?get in touch?as I have some slots available this week and they are run from my own secure and confidential office. Or call me on 07753 957371.
I look forward to continuing to serve you and help you with many issues including stress and anxiety management, building emotional resilience etc. For full details of my services and the issues I provide help with you can?learn more here
Assuring you of my best professional intentions at all times as I wish you well, safe, and happy and look forward to working with you.
I wish you safe, well, and happy wherever your path may lead this month and I look forward to sharing with you again in my next newsletter.
Thank you so much for your continued support and as I continue to develop my programmes and offerings.