Foundations of Self-Compassion: Participant Materials

Your main reference for the Foundations of Self-Compassion class series will be this workbook.  Please download it and have it available before the first class.

 

Below you will find slides, videos, audio recordings, and additional supporting materials for each session.

Week 1: Introduction to Self-Compassion

Session 1 Slides

Self-Compassion Break

 

Week 2: Mindfulness – Part 1

Session 2 Slides

Leaves on a Stream Meditation

Soften-Soothe-Allow Meditation

Body Scan Meditation with Self-Compassion

Mindful Awareness of Senses

 

Week 3: Mindfulness- Part 2

Noticing and Labeling Practice

 

Week 4: Common Humanity

Session 4 Slides

Tonglen Meditation

 

Week 5: Self-Kindness – Part 1

Article: Does Self-Compassion or Criticism Motivate Self Improvement?

Taming the Inner Critic Meditation

 

Week 6: Self-Kindness – Part 2

Wise Figure Meditation

Lovingkindness Meditation

 

Additional Resources

Self-Compassion Exercises and Meditations

Spirit Rock Library

Insight Timer (most meditations free, though may require a login)

Tara Brach (Insight Meditation Community of Washington)

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