On Saturday, February 10th, we will embark in an hour of discussion, meditation, experiential exercises & gain practical skills to bring self-compassion into your daily life (for mental health professionals - techniques to give your clients).

Self-compassion involves generating kindness toward ourselves as imperfect humans, and learning to be present with the inevitable struggles of life with greater ease. It motivates us to make needed changes in our lives not because we're worthless or inadequate, but because we care about ourselves and want to lessen our suffering.

We all want to avoid pain, but letting it in—and responding compassionately to our own imperfections without harsh self-condemnation—are essential steps toward living happier, more fulfilling lives.

Through discussion, meditation, and experiential exercises, you will gain practical skills to help bring self-compassion into your daily life and for mental health professionals - techniques to give your clients

On Sunday, February 11th, we will go on a journey into Rye Nature Center that will heighten our awareness of our habits & unconscious patterns so we can slowly sift them as we move into the new year.

Nature therapy allows us to remove ourselves from familiar environments where we may be stimulated with negative thinking and stress. Nature can place us in a wider context for connecting to the world around us, as well as ourselves.

I will lead the group on an easy, casual hike with prompts & guidance for creating an experiential event that will serve as a metaphor for the connections & changes we want to make in the new year.

We will conclude our walking experience at Le Pan Quoitidien where you can grab a cup of hot cocoa, coffee or tea before you continue your day.

On Wednesday, February 14th, we will gather virtually for just 30 minutes, in early in the morning for a mini retreat. A time for grounding where we will refresh & set (or re-set) of our Day… Launching our Valentine’s Day!

This gathering is a BONUS event & is free for all Retreat participants when you register before February 1rst! Just $15 for those who are attending this one gathering as a Stand Alone.