Regaining the ability to find calm and developing self-care is crucial for functioning well and having a good life. The ability to be attentively present and to treat ourselves with kindness are two fundamental qualities that assist us in facing life's challenges. These two qualities can make us more resilient in the face of adversity.
In the group, we work on:
Training mindful presence
Understanding what self-compassion is
Being kinder to ourselves
The power of thoughts, mindful rest, and what makes self-compassion difficult
The inner critic
Healthy boundaries and what assertiveness really means
Various emotions - their impact on us and how we can understand and handle them
Perfectionism
Sustaining positive changes
Trying out a different attitude toward ourselves
Attentively present
When we manage to be attentively present, we can take a step further and practice skills to endure life's challenging aspects. We train in internal compassion, meaning practicing meeting ourselves in a friendly and supportive way when things get tough. This is more effective and helpful than facing ourselves with harsh self-criticism.
In the group, we focus on the present and on today's theme and exercises. Participants should not delve into past experiences and reasons why it is challenging to be kind to oneself. This offering follows a course format, and you decide what you want to share. The sessions follow a fixed structure each time.
Practical Information:
Number of Participants: The group is for up to 10 participants. .
Time for Group 1: There are 8 sessions
This is Suitable for You If:
You are a student and have paid semester fees to your institution/Sammen.
You have experienced significant or minor stressors and want to practice meeting yourself in a more helpful way when you're struggling, so you gain greater ability to face worrying thoughts, self-criticism, and thought loops in constructive ways.
This Is Not the Right Group If:
You are currently struggling significantly with substance abuse issues, psychosis, or serious thoughts of self-harm – in that case, we can help you find a more appropriate offering.
Do you want more information about the course or want to express interest in participating?
Contact us at phone number 55 96 88 44, or register for treatment on our website, stating that you want this offering. If you are already in treatment with us, you can be referred by your psychologist/counselor.
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