Stoicism Workshop: Warts and All, Tools for Self-Acceptance

As part of our ongoing Stoic workshop series, this session explores the idea of Unconditional Self-Acceptance, as developed by psychologist, Albert Ellis. We'll look at how it connects with Stoic thinking and put it into practice through discussion and exercises.

All are welcome—no prior background in Stoicism or psychology needed.

References:

1. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DQgpsvpfMXg
2. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/happiness-purpose/201302/unconditional-self-acceptance

Key Questions:

1. How do our beliefs shape our behaviors and self image?
2. What is unconditional self-acceptance? And what are its alternatives?
3. What is non-essentialism?
4. What methods can help us apply self-acceptance?
5. How do we compare Stoicism and cognitive behavioral therapy?

Gentle reminder: Kindly cancel your RSVP if you are not able to attend as there may be others on the waiting list, and there are limited spaces for this meet up.