Learn the skills of self-compassion and compassionate leadership
We all need ways to cope more effectively in these challenging times. A valid but under-used resource for this is Self-Compassion. Developing self-compassion allows us to better care for and protect ourselves from the inevitable difficulties we will all experience. Additionally practicing self-compassion encourages a more compassionate approach to others, which creates more compassionate and inclusive workplace cultures. Self-Compassion teaches us that adversity is a normal part of life, provides us with the tools to deal with it and builds our inner resilience. The best news is that self-compassion is a trainable skill.
Creating Compassion runs programmes and provides coaching, informed by evidence and the most recent research in the field of psychological development, to help anyone develop deeper levels of compassion for themselves and others, in their daily life and work. Our approach is based on understanding why we need self-compassion and how by practicing it, we can better cope with the difficulties in our lives.
Our work in developing compassion
Our work consists of helping individuals develop the skills of self-compassion, developing compassionate leaders and working with organisations to help them build more resilient and compassionate cultures.
Stop self-sabotaging
Our programmes draw upon self compassion scales to understand and test where the individual currently is. Working with participants through a variety of methods which include online training courses and workshops, compassionate leader coaching and the teaching of self-compassion exercises we help participants reframe difficult situations in a more positive way, change self critical habits and introduce ways to stop self-sabotaging.
What our clients say:
“I can honestly say that this programme has changed my life. I have always been a very exacting and self-critical person, and this has helped me really begin to accept myself and my imperfections for the first time in nearly 42 years!”
“I loved the way that self-compassion, mindfulness, kindness and the theories were explained and how this approach can be utilised personally and in a work situation. I have massively benefitted from the sessions.”
What is meant by Self-Compassion?
Self-Compassion is described as giving ourselves the same kindness and treatment as we would give a good friend. It consists of three core components which are:
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is about recognising what we are thinking and feeling in the present moment without judgement rather than overreacting.
Self Kindness
Being supportive and understanding towards ourselves when we’re having a hard time, rather than being harshly self critical.
Common Humanity
Common Humanity is about remembering that everyone makes mistakes and experiences difficulties at time. We are not alone.
The power of Self-Compassion for Wellbeing
Research consistently shows that Self-Compassion is a powerful protective factor in a range of wellbeing indicators including mental health, stress and burnout. And it is positively associated with greater happiness, optimism and gratitude as well as better relationships with others.
Self-compassion is a tool we can use to authentically and sustainably develop our psychological resilience and improve our health and wellbeing.
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