Self-Compassion Begins with Showing Up — You're Invited

## 💛 Self-Compassion Begins with Showing Up — You're Invited

🌿 What would change if you spoke to yourself with the same kindness you offer others?
On Sunday, May 18th, you're warmly invited to a free introductory session to a new 10-part series:
“The Courage to Be Kind to Yourself”
A Brainspotting-informed group journey through the landscape of self-compassion, inspired by the work of Kristin Neff.
🕖 Time: 19:00–21:00 CET (1–3pm Eastern)
💻 Where: Online via Zoom
💸 Cost: Free
🌀 For: Anyone curious about self-kindness, parts work, healing, or Brainspotting

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💙 About BSPHope
BSPHope is a support group for Ukraine, rooted in Brainspotting and community healing. Since the start of the war, we’ve gathered across borders to process trauma, build resilience, and reconnect with Self.
🌍 Our foundation is Ukrainian support, but all non-Ukrainian supporters are warmly welcome.
If your heart resonates with compassion and nervous system healing, this space is for you.

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### 💡 Why this series?

Many of us are great at helping others — but struggle to care for ourselves.
We carry inner critics, perfectionism, shame, and silence.
This 10-part series offers a trauma-informed space to explore:

• Self-compassion as a skill, not just a feeling
• Meeting the inner critic with curiosity
• Emotional regulation through Brainspotting and IFS
• Mindful meditation, body-based relaxation, guided imagery
• Tender and fierce compassion
• Practices you can use daily — especially when things are hard

You don’t need prior experience. Just a willingness to pause… and be kind.

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### 🌻 What to expect on May 18:

🟡 Warm welcome + grounding
🟡 Preview of the 10-session flow (you’ll get the outline)
🟡 Short Brainspotting practice
🟡 Gentle mindfulness + somatic relaxation
🟡 Journaling + quiet reflection
🟡 Q&A on the series and how to join
Attend quietly or fully engaged — all parts are welcome.

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### 📘 Rooted in trusted methods:

• Self-Compassion (Kristin Neff)
• The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook (Neff & Germer)
• Fierce Self-Compassion (Kristin Neff)
• Brainspotting (David Grand)
• IFS-inspired parts work
• Gentle group presence

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📨 How to join the free session:
Email: **istra70@meta.ua**
Subject line: “Intro Session May 18”
We’ll send you the Zoom link and welcome sheet.
If you can’t attend live, email us — we’ll share a recap and invitation to the series.

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💬 Self-compassion isn’t a luxury. It’s a practice of coming home to yourself.
We’d love to walk that path with you — wherever you are.
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