The wonderful reality is that MSC is a way of being in the world, a way that is kind, mindful and compassionate. I often think of MSC as an ongoing way of creating balance, the balance we are always needing of wisdom (mindfulness) and compassion (loving connected presence).
With all this in mind - it naturally evolved that after the MSC program is finished there needed to be a place for ongoing practice, growth and connection. The practice sessions held regularly at The Heart's Nest at Henley became this place. I will post the discussion notes for each of the sessions up on this page. So we can all stay connected.
In kindness,
Tina
Session Details - August 29th - Discussion around Paul Gilbert's work on the evolutionary context of self-criticism, the threat protection system and how we can foster compassionate self-correction and motivation.
Session Details - August 15th - Exploring using phrases that directly speak to the three components of Self-Compassion as a way to address the struggles that can come whilst relationtionshipping.
Session Details - June 20th, 2016 - The Heart Practices, exploring the science behind them and ways to keep your phrases alive and authentic.
Session Details - August 1st - Compassionate Body Scan and Soften - Soothe - Allow for Shame practice followed by a discussion on shame resilience and the important role MSC plays.
Session Details - June 6th, 2016 - exploring Tara Brach's modified the practice of R.A.I.N which emphasise Self-Compassion, with the last step opening to nurturing.
Session Details - July 18th, 2016 - Strategies for meeting difficult emotions. Thoughts from Joanna Macy and the Soften-Soothe-Allow informal practice from MSC.
Session Details - May 16th, 2016 - Resistance, how do we cause ourselves unecessary suffering?
