SOOTHE Group
Supporting Ourselves and Others Through Healing and Empowerment
WEEK 9:
Deepening self-compassion and compassionate assertiveness
(Group Session)
Estimated time to complete Week 9: 5-10 mins
Welcome to Week 9 of the SOOTHE Group (second last week!). This week, you will come together with your group online for your fifth live group session. Before this session, please take a moment to review the brief outline for what's covered this week, to help you feel prepared.
Remember, you can send an email to ask any questions or share a reflection. At the next group session, your facilitator will share a summary of any email responses and comments, without including any identifying information.
Group Session No. 5
Session overview
1. Recap
2. From shame to compassionate connection
3. Ways to enhance self-compassion
4. Asking for what we need and responding to criticism
5. Personal practice
Key Messages from Week 9
Key messages to come at the end of Week 9 group session.
You are not free from difficulty - you are better resourced to face it.