Fierce Self-Compassion (6-Week Course) – Virtual

Mindful Self-Compassion courses are often focused on the foundational tender and nurturing aspects of self-compassion, which allow us to “be with” ourselves in a more compassionate way. In this Fierce Self Compassion course, we will focus instead on the fiercer side of self-compassion, and harnessing its power to bring our practice off the cushion and out into the world. 

This fiercer side might look like: 

– Taking action in the world to protect, provide, and motivate ourselves both to alleviate suffering (ours and others’) and thrive.

– Being able to say “no” to others who are hurting us – such as beginning to draw firm boundaries. 

– Saying “no” to our own harmful behaviors, so that we can be safe and healthy.

– Giving ourselves what we genuinely need – mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

Course Objectives:

Describe how the three key components of self-compassion manifest when protecting ourselves, providing for our needs, and motivating change

– Begin to recognize and transcend the blocks to drawing effective boundaries

– Learn to work with and harness your anger as a constructive support

– Identify your needs and give yourself permission to meet them

– Develop skills to motivate yourself with encouragement rather than criticism

– Understand how fierce self-compassion can be utilized for social change