Calming the Critic: Virtual Self-Compassion Workshop
Learn how to encourage, motivate and heal yourself with kindness and compassion, rather than criticism and judgment.
Course Outline
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Meet Your Instructor
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Mastering Your Online Course
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Calming the Critic Course Introduction
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Online Course Disclaimer
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Course Content Disclaimer
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Self-Compassion Pre-Test (Only Takes a Few Minutes)
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Module 1 PPT Slides - Intro to Self-Compasstion Handout
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Module 1 Handout - The Self-Critical Cycle
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Module 2 PPT Slides - Barriers to Self-Compassion
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Module 2 - Kindness vs Criticism Experiment Worksheet
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Module 3 PPT Slides - Preparing for Self-Compassion
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Module 3 - Mindfulness Practice Log
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Module 4 PPT Slides - Compassionate Imagery
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Module 5 PPT Slides - Compassionate Thinking
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Module 5 - Compassionate Thought Diary Worksheet
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Module 5 - Compassionate Letter Template
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About this course
- Free
- 24 lessons
- 0 hours of video content
Why should you take this course?
Are you seeking a transformative journey toward self-compassion and personal growth?
This course is designed for individuals who are eager to embrace mindfulness, cultivate compassion, build resilience against shame, and develop essential coping skills. Research shows that self-compassion is associated with greater happiness and well-being, decreased anxiety and depression, healthier lifestyle habits and improved personal relationships. PLUS, self-compassion can be learned by anyone!
About the Course
You will learn how to:
- Practice self-compassion to improve your physical, mental, and emotional health and wellbeing
- Utilize healthy and effective coping skills to help you manage and overcome challenging thoughts and feelings
- Identify barriers to self-compassion and overcome them
- Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques to self-soothe and attune to your feelings and needs
- Be aware of harmful thoughts and replace them with more helpful and positive thoughts
- Overcome self-criticism and feelings of shame using self-compassion
- Recognize judgmental thoughts towards self and others and practice nonjudgmental acceptance and emotional detachment
- Live a life filled with compassion, kindness and peace
- And much more!
What's Included in the Course:
Pre & Post Self-Compassion Scale Rating
12+ Hours of Live Zoom Lessons
Printable Handouts of Course Materials
Home Practice Exercises
Guided Meditations
24/7 Online Discussion Boards
Discover your potential, starting today
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Have You Ever...
Compared yourself negatively to other people? Felt that you’re not good enough? Felt like a failure, or criticized yourself when you made a mistake?
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you're not alone, and we can help.
Compassion Corner Counseling has developed an online self-compassion course that will help you learn research-based practices and exercises to cultivate self-awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness.
Benefits of Self-Compassion
By practicing self-compassion, we can become aware of difficult emotions, recognize the common humanity in our struggles, and accept ourselves with greater kindness and compassion.
The benefits of self-compassion include but aren’t limited to:
- Gratitude and self-appreciation in daily life
- Motivation through encouragement and kindness rather than criticism
- Capacity to navigate difficult emotions with greater ease & resilience
- Increased sense of connection to self and others
- Greater self-acceptance and self-confidence
- Transformation & healing in challenging relationships
- More happiness and life satisfaction
- The ability to savor daily joyful moments
- And more…
In our 8-week, Calming the Critic e-course, you will learn how to practice self-love, mindfulness and acceptance to improve your wellbeing, create healthier lifestyle habits, improve your personal relationships, and live a more fulfilling life.
Testimonials
These testimonials are from real, former students of this course.
“Christina is the real deal. She walks the walk. It is obvious that she is teaching from a position of experience. She is one of the most compassionate people I have ever met.”
Former Student
“I was grateful to learn coping skills with easy to remember acronyms. Christina was very professional yet also personable so taking the workshop was a delight and enlightening all at the same time. I highly recommend this and the Striving with Stress workshop!”
Former Student
“The material was presented slowly, not rushed, and clearly. The homework exercises were really helpful in learning to put the tools to practice.”
Former Student
“Thank you Christina- this was a great program!”
Former Student
“Christina was very knowledgeable about how one's emotions can really effect ones behaviors and this workshop provided great tools on how to cope when feeling self-critical when a myriad of life issues cause excess stress.”
Former Student
“The warmth and compassion everyone showed one another. The materials were put together very well and easy to understand.”
Former Studenr
FAQ
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Is this a therapy group?
No, the courses offered by Compassion Corner Counseling are therapeutic, but they are not therapy. If you are interested in further processing your emotions and experiences, then you are encouraged to speak with a professional. Compassion Corner Counseling is happy to offer a one-time discount of $30 off an initial intake session for all new clients who have purchased a Compassion Corner Course and would like to start therapy services with Christina Kafalas. In order to use this discount, notify Christina directly about your course enrollment and interest to schedule an intake appointment. You must be an Arizona resident in order to receive therapy services from Compassion Corner Counseling.
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When does the course start and end?
All Compassion Corner Counseling courses are pre-recorded and self-led. This means that courses will begin whenever you are ready to start and will end whenever you have completed all of the modules.
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How long will I have access to the course?
For as long as you want! You will have unlimited, life-time* access to all of the e-courses that you purchase from Compassion Corner Counseling. *(or access for as long as Compassion Corner E-Course platforms exist)
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Are there any coupon codes?
Please check our social media pages and join our email list to stay posted about coupons and discounts. If you are currently enrolled with Compassion Corner Counseling as a therapy client, then you automatically qualify for a 15% discount on all e-courses. Be sure to contact Christina Kafalas in order to redeem your discount. Coupons cannot be combined.
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How do I access the courses that I have purchased?
You can login anytime by clicking on the "Sign In" button on www.compassioncornercounseling.com
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Where can I find support?
If you have any questions regarding the e-courses before, during or after enrollment, you can contact Christina Kafalas (e-course instructor and owner of Compassion Corner Counseling) by using the contact information listed below. Christina will get back to you as soon as possible. Please keep in mind that Christina will not be able to provide free therapy sessions and will recommend scheduling a therapy session if the support request seems to be going in that direction. Call or Text: 623-850-1464 Email: [email protected]
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