Be soothed:

"But why bother with self compassion..?"

In this session we will look at how the basic systems of emotion regulation evolved, and how they can get out of balance, causing stress for modern mamas!

"But I'm stressed about being stressed…"

In this session we will look at inner and outer threats, how self compassion can help, but also how being kind to yourself can bring challenges of its own.

"But I've always been this way..."

In this session, we will start to untangle inner desires and patterns, learning to accept what we find and start to gently listen to our emotions.

"But I'm stuck in my head all the time..."

In this session we will look at how to bring self compassion alive through practices like kindness for the body and mindful movement.

"But I can't face feeling vulnerable, if I go there I will fall apart..."

In this session we will look at practical ways to care for the wounded parts of yourself (and others) and develop emotional resilience.

“But I don’t have time for myself…”

In this session we will look at simple ways to find happiness in your life as it already is, through kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity. 

“But how will I keep this up when I’m not on the course..?”

In this session we will look at informal practices to help sustain mindfulness and compassion day by day.

“But how will I handle stuff that comes up in life..?”

In this session we will look at our ongoing ability to self heal and deal with difficulties as they arise.

The online sessions are hosted on a platform called Zoom. Most people find that once they've logged on for the first time it is really easy, and feels a bit like using Face Time but in a group.

Zoom enables us to see and hear each other (although you can be off camera for some parts of the session if you would prefer). We can all interact together, but I use the chat function, whiteboard and pair activities throughout if you find speaking in the larger group intimidating. You can also listen in for parts of the session if you can't respond (this often works well when trying to get children back to sleep!)

When you join I will send you detailed instructions on how to access Zoom. You will need to download an app if you want to join from your phone or tablet, or you can join on your desktop or laptop computer.

In the first session I make sure everyone can connect to Zoom. I also check that you can find the course materials in your member's area. If anyone has any problems, I can follow up with an individual call.

It does help if you have some familiarity with mindfulness and a basic grounding in your own practice, perhaps from another course (such as MBSR - Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) or from regular use of an app like Headspace or Insight Timer. 

If you are completely new to mindfulness I would recommend attending my Be calmed: mindfulness for mamas course first, or a similar introductory mindfulness course.

This course is designed to deepen your experience of mindfulness with much more of an emphasis on self compassion. You will learn a range of practical techniques and be able to download workbooks and guided meditations that you can use once the course has finished.

When you enrol on the course I will contact you privately so I can find out what you want to get out of the course and whether it would be appropriate for you at his time.

This course is aimed at mothers of all kinds (so, for example, biological, adoptive, step-mothers or those in a co-parenting role).

The course is therapeutic but is NOT intended to be therapy. If you are currently experiencing severe mental health issues, or have experienced a recent close bereavement, the course may not be appropriate for you at this time.