Exploring Self Compassion- Support Group
What is the point…
Do you find yourself frustrated and discouraged by that ever-present inner critic?
Would you acknowledge that, yeah, you’re pretty hard on yourself, but you don’t know how to turn off the faucet of negative self-talk?
Or maybe you think the way you talk to yourself is perfectly justified, but you find yourself plagued by anxiety, depression, anger and self-hatred?
What self compassion is not…
Taking it too easy on yourself, and following every internal whim.
The same as self-esteem, or feeling good about myself.
What self compassion is…
Self-compassion is not feeling better about yourself, but relating to yourself kindly when you feel your worst.
Self-compassion is not doing whatever you want, but asking yourself, what do I really need?
Self-compassion is relating to yourself with the same kindness as you would a good friend, or even a neutral acquaintance.
The Self Compassion Group
About
If the above resonated with you, or you’re looking for another way to help get out of the spiral you’ve been in for years with the negative self-talk, this group could be a great opportunity to help you re-wire and do things differently.
You could be in this group in addition to individual therapy. You could be in this group and it Is the only form of therapy you’re receiving right now. Both are okay, we’re here to bring you the education, skills, and tools you need to address self compassion in a new light.
This group is for women and men, ages 17 and up, who wish to develop a more positive relationship with themselves. Whether you find yourself wrestling with disordered eating patterns, academic stress, perfectionism, or general patterns of critical self-talk, this group is for you. Together with an intentional, supportive community, we will take six weeks to explore the following:
Gain clarity on your patterns of self-talk and factors that contribute to chronic self-criticism.
Understand what self-compassion is, how it's different from self-esteem, and why it's important.
Develop strategies for improving self-compassion and resiliency.
Sarah Nonnenmacher, LPC, CEDS
The group leader
Meet Sarah Nonnenmacher, she is the creator of the Self Compassion Group and will be leading each 90min group for 6 weeks. Sarah has been a therapist for over 8 years and self compassion has always been something she has found clients to struggle with on some degree. Whether or not it feels like the primary problem, she has always found a way to improve client symptoms and expression when she addresses their sense of self compassion. Thus, this group was formed after her years of experience and training in self compassion so she can help others address this problem in hope that it makes it easier to improve mental health in all other areas.
The Details
When: Mondays 6:00-7:30pm Start date is tbd
Where: Online
How Much: $300 for 6 weeks
Who: Men & Women ages 17 and up
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Sign up by completing our form below (keep scrolling to the bottom of the page), or email us at contact@bamboonutritionrd.com.
There is no trial period. Since the group is limited to 6 weeks, you have to commit to the full 6 weeks.
We will accept a late enrollment after the first week, but after the that time we will not allow any new participants. This is to protect group members from people coming and going and help ensure a cohesive group is formed where we can get to know each other and feel comfortable participating.
If you missed the enrollment window, please send us an email that you're interested in a future group and we will keep you in the loop on when this group runs again. You may also check back to the website for details on upcoming groups and join our monthly email listserv!
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You'll hear from our office manager as soon as we receive your interest form, or within 2 business days. We communicate via email but will call you if we do not hear from you.
You'll hear from the group leader, Sarah N, a week prior to group starting to receive information on how to join and what to expect.
We will create a portal for you to have access group consent documents to sign and upload a credit card or debit card to that portal. It is completely secure and we will charge the card the full group amount on the day of the first group. You may see invoices in your portal and download them at your convenience.
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You are still encouraged to sign up, even if you are not able to make all of the groups. We would appreciate if you could make a strong effort to come to as many as you can to receive full benefit.
If you are unable to make 4 of the 6 groups, it may be wise not to join this round and wait until we offer this group again in the future.
There are no discounts or prorated amounts for missing a group. Some groups may come with handouts in which you will receive via email whether you were able to attend or not.
Sign Up
Complete the form below if you are interested in the group. This is not a commitment, but an opportunity to learn more and commit after we’ve had a chance to get in touch with you.
You will hear from our office manager within 1-2 business days of completing the form below. For faster assistance please email us at contact@bamboonutitionrd.com or call us at 573-343-4017 ext 1
Want to learn more about Sarah’s Self Compassion Group?
Check out her 5 part self compassion blog post series!