Mindful Self-Compassion: Silent Half-Day Retreat

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Silent Half-Day Retreat with Amanda Votto & Emily Williams
October 22, 2023 01:00 PM - October 22, 2023 05:00 PM Copper Beech Institute/

IDEAL FOR: All levels including beginners

This 4-hour, silent mindful self-compassion retreat is an opportunity to practice both mindfulness and compassion in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Practices will be guided throughout the day to help foster an inner state of friendliness and compassion.

This retreat is part of the 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) curriculum but is also open to any graduates of MSC or others with mediation background who would like to practice self-compassion practices.

Guided practices used throughout the retreat:
· Affectionate breathing
· Loving-Kindness for Ourselves
· Giving and Receiving Compassion
· Mindful walking

At the end of the retreat, you will have learned:
· How to relate to yourself with greater compassion
· Navigate challenges with curiosity and kindness
· Avoid provider burn-out by learning how to extend compassion to others without forgetting about yourself.

Tuition:
$85.00 – Pay It Forward Rate
$70.00 – Standard Rate
$55.00 – Community Supported Rate

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Program Format:
Silent Half-Day Retreat

Skill Level:
All Levels

Category:
Mindfulness, Compassion

Starts:
October 22, 2023 01:00 PM

Ends:
October 22, 2023 05:00 PM

Location:
Copper Beech Institute
303 Tunxis Road
West Hartford, CT, 06107 Map It >

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Amanda Votto
Amanda Votto

Amanda Votto PA-C is a passionate teacher of mindfulness who believes that we all possess the ability to awaken to an intentional, inspired and compassionate life. She teaches a variety of mindfulness courses including the 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) series, Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), mindful parenting, mindfulness in schools, leads retreats & workshops, offers private coaching and keynote speaking events.

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Emily Williams
Emily Williams

Emily Williams, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Connecticut. She has over 20 years of extensive experience working with youth, families and adults in various settings including in-home and outpatient therapy, emergency mobile psychiatric services, and schools.

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