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Matters of the Mind: Understanding Self-Compassion: Practicing it & modelling it for others
June 6, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PDT
Public Event
Self-compassion is the act of treating ourselves with kindness and acceptance, even in moments of struggle or difficulty. It doesn’t come easily, but with intention & practice it can contribute to our emotional well-being and help us cultivate resilience, inner strength, and a more positive outlook on life.
In this session, you’ll learn strategies for practicing self-compassion and how to model it for others in your personal and professional life. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of self-compassion, including improved relationships, increased happiness, and reduced stress and anxiety.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your emotional well-being. Register now at the bottom of this page.
About the presenter, Lisa Baylis:
Lisa Baylis has been sharing well-being strategies for the past 20 years. A natural-born connector with an innate ability to make people feel valued and heard, she is a teacher, a, Register Clinical Counsellor, a speaker, and a mother. Lisa is a published author of Self-Compassion for Educators as well as, the creator of the AWE Method — Awakening the Wellbeing for Educators — which merges self-care, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
Lisa has a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. She has taught internationally and locally. Much of her vast teaching experience was gained in classrooms across British Columbia. Currently, she is bringing her work to all communities that will welcome her, with the goal of increasing peoples sense of wellness, community and belonging. She is also working as the Education Director for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion co-created by Drs. Kristin Neff and Chris Germer. When she can she works as a high school counsellor in the Greater Victoria School District.
About Matters of the Mind
These presentations are free online events for the public that are focused on mental health topics that are relevant to the people of BC.
We want to contribute to the wellness of all British Columbians by fostering community connection, breaking stigma, and providing empowering information to help people through complexity.
