Finding True Belonging Through Group Self-Compassion Classes
A sense of belonging is a basic human need, more important than physiological and safety on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. It is foundational for mental, emotional and physical health. Perhaps that is why our increasingly individualistic culture that rewards self-reliance and achievement – qualities that are also important to thriving – is also leading to unprecedented levels of loneliness and a phenomenon Tara Brach calls “severed belonging.” Healing this lost sense of belonging involves recognizing the pain, practicing self-compassion, and rebuilding secure connections.
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) programs offer a path to more self-compassion, mindfulness and stronger connections, all of which can play a role in repairing the fractures in our individual lives and broader communities.
Mindful Self-Compassion Offers Transformative Antidote to Compassion Fatigue
Healthcare professionals make up 10.8% of the US workforce and one in four Americans are caring for a loved one with a medical condition or disability. Choosing a healthcare career or caring for a loved one can bring a tremendous sense of meaning, purpose, and resilience. For many, it is truly a calling. But when caregivers become so immersed in service to others that they are no longer able to recognize and tend to their own pain, the physical, mental, and emotional strain can have negative impacts on their ability to thrive on and off the job. It’s not surprising that as many as 80% of healthcare practitioners and two-thirds of family caregivers experience burnout and compassion fatigue..
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) vs. Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC): What Are the Differences?
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) are both powerful, research-backed programs. This post explores how each course works, who they’re best for, and what to expect if you’re considering joining a mindfulness group in Central Ohio.