7 Ways to Alleviate Stress – by Janet Sandman

Stress is an inherent part of life, especially if you are in a high-stress occupation or in the middle of a high-stress life event.  And while not all stress is “bad”, the constant, unrelenting activation of the fight or flight […]

Mindfulness and Self Compassion in Today’s World

by Alfie Wishart Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict. ~ William Ellery Channing Mindfulness and Self Compassion: A tool for life Evolution and common sense tell us that when confronted […]

Self-compassion – where to start?

Self-compassion can change your internal dialog to a kinder voice, have a greater sense of wellbeing, improve your emotional balance and enhance your caring relationships. How do I start?   The short answer is to begin with taking an 8-week […]

The benefits of adopting a self-compassion practice

So, why practice Mindful Self-Compassion?  There are a number of benefits to be gained from adopting a mindful self-compassion practice. Three key benefits:  For our own well-being and happiness  To have better connections with those around us  For the “Us” […]

What is Self-Compassion?

General Introduction to Compassion The term compassion is often seen as a lofty term reserved for a religious or spiritual context. Now, with a growing body of good research on compassion, we are beginning to realize how powerful and effective […]