One of the main obstacles to self-compassion is that, by itself, the idea is too vague.  It's not enough just to be "nicer" to yourself.  You need to ask the question, "Who's being compassionate to whom?"  Richard Schwartz

Prairie Institute of Expressive Arts Therapy 2 Day Workshop March 13 & 14, 2021

The Experience of Self-Compassion through Expressive Parts: Blending Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Expressive Arts (EXA) Dates: March 13 & 14, 2021 Time: 10:00 - 4:00 Location: ON-LINE - Zoom Cost for Early Bird Rate: $350 on or before February 28 ($395 after) Facilitator: Carmen Richardson MSW, RSW, RCAT, REAT Description: This 2 day workshop brings together two beautiful ways of working.  IFS is a mindful, self-compassionate way of understanding ourselves as humans.  Expressive arts allows us to deepen our way of being and expressing ourselves in the world.  IFS & EXA, when blended, provides a truly powerful somatic approach to personal and professional growth.  This experiential workshop will introduce participants to a blended version of these two ways of working with ourselves through the use of music, mindfulness, movement, creative writing, voice, and art. Compassion, Curiosity, Calm, Clarity, Courage, Connectedness, Confidence, Creativity