Mindful Self Compassion 8 Week Course + Retreat
My Balm
Jane O’Shea
I close my eyes and sigh, and here I am lying in the hammock in my heart.
Moving gently, with the soft air of my breath.
When I fall from my head past my words,
I’m caught lovingly by the hammock of my heart and rocked to its rhythmic beat.
It is my peace, my rest, my quiet,
cradled in the hammock of my heart.
It is constant; it is safe to be held in the hammock of my heart.
No place to go, nothing to do, nobody to please.
It is my altar, my blessing, my balm, here in the hammock of my heart.
Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being, less anxiety, depression and stress, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise and more satisfying personal relationships.
Those connected to self-compassion demonstrate an increased ability to self-soothe and the intention to focus on feelings of warmth and reassurance towards the self during difficult times. Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion.
While mindfulness increases our awareness of the present, self-compassion encourages greater kindness and understanding during periods of suffering. It also helps us accept our flaws and better understand our challenges.
During this evidence-based program, participants will learn to: motivate themselves with kindness rather than criticism, develop skills of self-compassion to manage difficult emotions, transform challenging relationships and foster goodwill and practice the art of savouring and self-appreciation.
Feedback from previous attendees:
- “Leanne was brilliant: knowledgeable, patient and understanding.”
- “Leanne was outstanding in all areas.”
- “She was incredibly warm, generous with her delivery of knowledge, authentic and genuine.”
- “It was a privilege to be part of this class.”
- “I really enjoyed Leanne’s teaching style: she was very respectful of participants’ privacy, and ensured we were comfortable at all times.”
- “Super facilitation of a wonderful course.”
About me: As well as being a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher, I am a senior clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience. I provide a nurturing, creative space which offers warmth, humour and safety.
If you have any further questions please contact me on drleannemcevoy@gmail.com or visit my website at www.drleannemcevoy.com
Course Dates: 1. Feb 12 – April 2 2025. 2. 28 Apr – June 23. 3. 25 Sept – Nov 20 (dates/times shown below)
Teacher: Leanne McEvoy
Location: WildGoose Space. 228 Mina Road, St Werburghs, Bristol, BS2 9YP (28 April online)
Time: 3 hours
Cost: £325 (Standard). £350 (“Lend a Hand” – your fee will help cover a subsidised place.) £295 (“Need a Hand” – reduced fee for those who need financial assistance) Payment plans available if needed. £50 deposit to secure your place.
Please note: £50 is a deposit to reserve your place. The full price for the course as stated above – which includes eight 3-hour sessions, one half-day retreat and all materials – is payable (minus the deposit) up to 7 days before the course commences.
Before booking please make sure you can commit to all the dates and times shown below;
1. Winter In-Person Course
- Wed 12th Feb 6pm – 9pm
- Sat 15th Feb 9.30am – 12.30pm
- (Half-Term Break on Wed 19th Feb & Wed 26th Feb)
- Sat 1st March 9.30am – 12.30pm
- Half day retreat Saturday March 8th (10.00 – 14.00)
- Wed 12th March 6pm – 9pm
- Sat 15th March 9.30am – 12.30pm
- Wed 19th March 6pm -9pm
- Wed 26th March 6pm – 9pm
- Wed 2nd April 6pm – 9pm
- Location: The Wild Goose Space, St Werburghs, Bristol
2. Spring Live Online Course
- Mon April 28th > Mon June 23rd 9.30am – 12.30pm
- (Half-Term Break on Mon 26th May)
- Half day retreat: Sun 8th June 9.30am – 1.30pm
- Location: Live Online All times are British Summer Time (UK)
3. Autumn In-Person Course
- Thurs 25th Sept > Thurs Nov 20th 6pm – 9pm
- (Half-Term Break on Thurs Oct 30th)
- Half day retreat: Sun 2nd Nov 10am – 2.00pm
- Location: The Wild Goose Space, St Werburghs, Bristol
If you have any further questions please contact me on drleannemcevoy@gmail.com or visit my website at www.drleannemcevoy.com
