MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSIONCore Practices for Resilience and WellbeingTaught byRaphael Jay Adjani and Siri Chandler A very well-structured and well-delivered course&nbsp;that manages to impart very powerful exercises and practices&nbsp;in a way that is gentle and not overly prescriptive;&nbsp;rather it is empowering, nourishing and&nbsp;offering practical tools from within oneself&nbsp;to find meaningful new ways to live.&nbsp;- Previous Course Participant Course Description<ul><li dir="ltr">The central question of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is &ldquo;What do I most deeply need?&rdquo;</li><li dir="ltr">Empowering you to best respond to this question, and as a gateway to greater Life Fulfillment, we support you in clarifying your Core Values, and developing resources to live in tune with them.&nbsp;</li><li dir="ltr">Research shows that Self-Compassion practice, combined with Mindfulness, rewires the brain in response to Life&rsquo;s challenges: reducing stress and anxiety, and enhancing emotional wellbeing.</li><li dir="ltr">With MSC you learn practical skills to build resilience; and cultivate sustainable self-care, particularly in uncertain, challenging times.&nbsp;</li><li dir="ltr">We train you in savoring and gratitude practices that are evidenced to improve life satisfaction.</li><li dir="ltr">We work on developing an enhanced understanding of the inter-relatedness of all beings: as research shows that significant personal growth takes place through cooperation, collaboration, and connection.</li><li dir="ltr">We teach you tools to better befriend yourself, and cultivate healthier relationships with others.</li><li dir="ltr">MSC&nbsp;is a comprehensive program engaging you mentally, physically and creatively. It consists of up to 40 practices and key exercises; group discussion and reflection. No meditation experience is required.</li><li dir="ltr">MSC&nbsp;is based on the ground-breaking research of Kristin Neff, and the clinical expertise of psychologist Christopher Germer.&nbsp;</li><li dir="ltr">This is not primarily a meditation course but a training program in cultivating resilience and wellbeing. While secular meditative practices are used, they are accessible to complete beginners with no experience of Mindful Self-Compassion or meditative practices. The course is also supportive of experienced meditators in the development of their practice and lives.</li><li dir="ltr">This is also a great course to do more than once as both the teachers and many of their students have experienced. The content is so rich and each time we approach it we are essentially looking at ourselves in a new light and taking action to enable further personal growth&nbsp;</li></ul> About the TeachersRaphael Jay Adjani: &nbsp;Raphael is an integrative psychotherapist, Resident Life Coach at Amaravati, and Rainbow Mind UK session facilitator. Raphael is also an educator, including a mindfulness and compassion focused meditation teacher: helping people maximizing their holistic creativity for 30 years :<a href="http://www.thedeliciousdelightofliving.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;www.TheDeliciousDelightOfLiving.com</a>Siri Chandler: &nbsp;Siri is a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher. Her genuineness, kindness and personal experience of the benefits of MSC and MBSR (Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction) infuse her courses with a special personal touch. To learn more about her educational and teaching work visit:<a href="http://www.mindfulnessth.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;www.mindfulnessth.com/about</a> Mindful Self-Compassion&nbsp;(MSC) &nbsp;is co-Hosted by&nbsp;Amaravati Wellness Center, Chiang Mai&nbsp;and &nbsp;Seeds &amp; Sunshine, BangkokFor More Details: <a href="mailto:Raphael@TheDeliciousDelightOfLiving.com">Raphael@TheDeliciousDelightOfLiving.com</a>N.B.1. The course schedule straddles the clocks going back on 30-31 October in the UK and other countries.2. The Currency Conversion correct at the time of writing and price is subject to change.3. We do not offer refunds for cancellations after course payment.