MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION

Presenting a structured, experiential six week program that includes psycho-education and mindful meditation practices. The practice of mindful meditation allows one to pay close attention to the present moment, noting thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations with an attitude of curiosity and non-judgement. This non-reactive stance creates the possibility of working more wisely with feelings of sadness, fear, worry, self-judgement, and perfectionism.

The main “work” of the program is done at home between classes, using guided meditations and other experiential exercises designed to foster a stance of friendly interest and non-judgment to one’s moment by moment experiences. In class, participants will have an opportunity to talk about their experiences with the home practices, the obstacles that inevitably arise, and how to deal with those obstacles in a kind and skillful way.

Each class is organized around a specific theme that is explored through both mindfulness practice and group enquiry. Those specific themes are:

• What is Self-Compassion? Learning to be Kind To Yourself.

• Listening to Your Body - Includes Mindful Eating Exercises

• Dealing with Difficult Emotions

• Caring For Ourselves Mentally, Emotionally, Physically, and Spiritually

• Caring for Others and Setting Healthy Boundaries

• Customizing a Practice of Self-Compassion and Making it Your Own

Attendance: Due to the unique structure of the Self-Compassion Program, one week builds on the other. While we know that things happen, it is vital, as best you can, to attend ALL sessions in order to receive the full benefit of the program. A lot of the positive effects of the class happen through the support and community with your fellow classmates

***A 30 minute, no charge, “meet and greet” with Susan is required prior to beginning the Program. This can be done on the phone or in person at Common Ground.

Please call Susan for more information and to register for the program: 714-313-5198.

When: The Self-Compassion program begins with a no charge introduction on Saturday, March 28th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. The 6 week program begins on Saturday, April 4th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and will meet thereafter each Saturday from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and conclude on May 16 (I need to skip May 9 because I will be attending a 5 day Self-Compassion retreat!).

Cost: The program, including all in-class handouts is $300.00.

Cancellations: We will refund the full fee minus a $30 administration fee if the cancellation is made at least seven days before the first class.

Once the class has begun, we will issue a refund for:

• 75% of the fee if notice is given after the first class
• 50% of the fee if notice is given after the second class

No refunds will be issued after the third class.

Materials: All handout will be distributed in class. There are two books that are HIGHLY recommended reading, but are not required: The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, Christopher Germer, PhD, Self Compassion, Kristin Neff, PhD.

Susan Faurot MSC, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. (CA Lic. # LMFT20800) She ran a successful private practice in Orange county for 21 years and has been working in a department of psychiatry at Kaiser-Permanente for the last 8 years. Susan has extensive experience in working with individuals and couples. She works with people who suffer from anxiety, depression, grief, medical illness, bipolar disorder and trauma. Susan has led groups for people with depression and bipolar disorder, and those dealing with issues of codependency. She is accustomed to using an integrative, mind-body approach to therapy. Susan also leads Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Depression programs and Mindfulness and Self Compassion programs.

e-mail: consciouspath@sbcglobal.net web: www.consciouspathinc.com

714-313-5198

Offices: Common Ground Coronado Executive Plaza

550 B North Golden Circle Dr. 710 Rimpau Ave. Suite 104

Santa Ana, Ca. 92705 Corona, Ca, 92879