Online Men’s Gathering
Introduction to Mindfulness Self-Compassion
Workshop Presenter: Gordon Roberts
Workshop Description:
This workshop will provide education and experiential learning on being compassionate to our selves.
This session will provide some basic understanding of our emotional regulation systems which will give a cognitive understanding of how Kindness to our selves can help in healing.
Through the use of experiential activities participants will consider what they are currently doing and how to start to make some simple changes and to develop a deeper sense of Compassion.
There will also be some reflection on our relationship to Self, Suffering and negative thinking.
Please Have paper, pens, a small piece of fruit and a pillow available.
Experience Level: Intermediate
Physical Involvement: Some Standing & Movement
Emotional Intensity: Potentially Triggering
Categories: Relationships & Communication, Emotional Development, Sovereignty & Self-Authorship
About Gordon:
A member of TasMen since 2007, in various positions within the Committee and Gatherings ranging from Co-Ordinator for the Men With Heart Exhibition, Training Small Group Leaders, being part of the Care Team, Leading Small Group, Designing Content for Gatherings and being Vice Chairman of TasMen.
He has also been a member and participant of a weekly Men’s Circle for seven years.
Professionally Gordon has trained as a Social Worker, and specifically trained in Mindfulness Self-Compassion and Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness.
He has also been involved in conducting Groups and providing Counselling in Drug and Alcohol Services and Private and Community Mental Health Units.
The Online Men's gathering is for you if:
- You identify as a man
- You are over 18
- You want to better understand yourself & your maleness
- You are looking for meaningful personal insights
- You want to connect with men who are on the same path
- You are new to men's work and want a wide-ranging overview
- You care about the world and want to know how men can make a difference
- You want to take control of your own growth