Showing posts with label depression. Show all posts
Showing posts with label depression. Show all posts

Friday, 12 March 2021

Mindful Self Compassion 8 week course

 Remember that if your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete. 

~ Jack Kornfield 


Are you kinder and more caring to others than you are to yourself? 

How would it be to learn to treat yourself as you would a good friend? 


Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported, internationally recognized, structured well-being program that is based on the ground-breaking research of psychologist Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of psychologist Christopher Germer.


Research shows that MSC

  • Reduces stress and anxiety
  • Enhances emotional well-being 
  • Promotes resilience 
  • Helps people clarify core values & develop resources to live in tune with them 
  • Fosters healthy, positive relationships 
MSC builds resilience and emotional well- being and reduces anxiety, depression and stress.

An 8- week MSC course plus half day retreat is a comprehensive program that consists of up to 40 practices and key exercises, group discussion and reflection. It explores mindfulness and self-compassion via self-reflective exercises, small and large group discussions, and activities in a safe and supportive environment. No meditation experience is required. 


Courses being offered in person in Port Elliot and online using zoom. Both starting in April 2021.


Have a look at Dr. Chris Germer being interviewed about Mindful Self Compassion




Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we give to others. 

~ Christopher Germer, Ph.D. 

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

Testimonials


Bronwyn has been a great deal of help to me over the past few months. With her counsel I was able to work through and understand a difficult situation that has troubled me for years.  Her methods, compassion, listening skills, and empathy are a huge resource and benefit.  Using qigong, mindfulness and meditation was the perfect way to end a consultation leaving me in a calm and peaceful state.  I was very grateful to Bronwyn that she was able to travel to me, as I am unable to drive.  I can and do highly recommend Bronwyn as a counsellor and am very thankful for all that she has done for me.
Middle aged female client – June 2018



Bronwyn's counselling has a gentle approach but with a strong applicable outcome.
The method used can appear to be 'playful', nevertheless inwardly it has a serious point. Together this leads to a non-judgemental understanding and the healing sets in. There is nothing to worry or to be concerned about. Such a natural stress relief and letting go of distorted past memories has empowered me to move on with my life. And doing only the sessions that are needed, are a bonus as well.
Middle aged male client – December 2017



After attending only 5 Counselling sessions with Bronwyn in 2017 my mental health had improved. I credit this to her unique approach of combining art therapies with the more traditional talking therapy. Stimulating both the intuitive and rational sides of my brain. Her insightful questions and eco-mapping of my family history also helped me to understand myself better. I would recommend this to anyone, as no artistic skill is necessary, and her approach is considerate and flexible.
Middle aged male client – September 2017




At my first meeting with Bronwyn in March she quickly identified the potential reason for my acute onset of anxiety.
She knew nothing about me however could see the distress I was in and offered to support and guide me through my distress.
I immediately felt comfortable, safe and secure with Bronwyn and started my sessions 2 days later. After 3 sessions with Bronwyn she helped me overcome and rid myself of the anxiety using mindfulness, meditation, homework sessions and more importantly creating a family tree. The family tree helped me to understand why my anxiety had suddenly presented itself without warning.Bronwyn has been very supportive and is a compassionate, caring, empathetic and understanding lady.
Thank you Bronwyn, so very much appreciated.
Middle aged female client – June 2017


I met Bronwyn when I was at a very low ebb. I had just lost my husband…, my best friend too,  after nearly 50 years of marriage and felt so alone. As my grief counsellor she visited me weekly for ten weeks and it was a big help. I also kept a diary which also helped me. Thank you. 
Elderly female client  April 2016


Counselling took away a lot of stress, depression, anxiety and I became more observant and happier. Counselling helped me find out how I should handle things and it was good to talk about how I feel. 
Teenage female- November 2016

Counselling helped me realise what I was thinking.
Teenager male – November 2016