The Neuroscience and Spirituality of Self-Compassion: Caring for Ourselves in Unsettling Times

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The NeuroscienceAnnes photo and Spirituality of Self-Compassion: Caring for Ourselves in Unsettling Times

Our retreat day will draw upon recent findings in neuroscience and psychology, illuminating self-care and spiritual practices that nurture gentleness, kindness and patience towards ourselves. These practices help us manage the grief and uncertainty we are feeling during this pandemic. Far from being self-centered or selfish, we can generate deeper care for ourselves, thereby enhancing our relationships and our ability to attend to others. Helpful tips and exercises on how to practice Self-Compassion will be included throughout the day. You'll also discover that being compassionate towards ourselves helps reduce stress and inflammation while slowing aging in our cells and our brains.

Schedule:

9:30 - Introduction, Opening Prayer, and Ice Breaker Activity
9:45 - Three Components of Self-Compassion
Mindful Breathing Exercise
10:20 - Break
10:30 - Five Pathways to Self-Compassion
Guided Meditations
11:00 - Questions and discussion, additional Meditation if time allows
11:45 - Chair Yoga
12:00 - Lunch
12:30 - Self-Compassion Letter + Creative Activity
1:15 - Final Ritual

Things to have on hand for the online program, at the request of the presenter:

  1. Pen or pencil, paper for note-taking and letter-writing, if desired
  2. Small rock gathered from your backyard, garden or nearby park
  3. Candle (optional) and matches
  4. Coloring pencils (preferred), or crayons/markers, paper
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Presenter Anne Kertz Kernion is a frequent lecturer and retreat leader, presenting topics that combine neuroscience, positive psychology, and spirituality to groups around the US and Australia. She holds a BS in Environmental Engineering from Penn State, an MA in Theology from Duquesne University, a Certificate in the Science of Happiness from UC Berkeley, and is currently a graduate student in Positive Psychology at the University of Missouri. Anne is the owner/artist of Cards by Anne, an inspirational greeting card company founded in 1986 (cardsbyanne.com). For fourteen years, Anne taught “Cross-Cultural Understanding of Religious Meaning” at Carlow University, and courses ranging from Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Nutrition, to World Religions and Ethics at the community college level. Her book, A Year of Spiritual Companionship was published by SkyLight Paths in 2016. Her next book, Spiritual Practices for the Brain: Caring for Mind, Body and Soul, will be published by Loyola Press in October 2020.

How the Online Program Works

Once you register, you will receive an email with a Zoom link, meeting ID, and a phone number and simple instructions. You can join the Zoom visual session from a computer or tablet, or simply phone in.

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When

Wednesday, July 15, 2020 9:30AM - 1:30PM EDT

Location

The Center at Mariandale

Phone: (914) 941-4455
299 N Highland Ave.
Ossining, New York
10562
United States
Website

Presenter

Christin Tomy, OP & Shawn Stevens (Red Eagle)

Event Registration

Registration Type Ends Price
The Neuroscience and Spirituality of Self-Compassion
July 15, 2020 $35.00
Ends: July 15, 2020
Dominican Sisters of Hope Registration: Neuroscience and Spirituality of Self-Compassion
July 15, 2020 Free
Ends: July 15, 2020
 

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