The Courage to Be Gentle: Personal Growth Through Self-Kindness

The Courage to Be Gentle: Personal Growth Through Self-Kindness

Who is it For?

• Qualified counsellors, psychotherapists, or mental health professionals

• Trainee counsellors (minimum Year 2 or equivalent stage)

This workshop is ideal for those engaged in ongoing supervision and/or personal therapy as part of their practice.A reflective workshop for counsellors and second year trainees.

Bracknell Open Learning Centre | 3 hours | Max 16 participants

This workshop offers a spacious, reflective opportunity to explore self-kindness, emotional resilience, and the relationship we hold with ourselves - often called "the first relationship."

Drawing from the work of Kristen Neff (Self-Compassion), Petrūska Clarkson's Five Relationship Model, and Adlerian ideas of self-belief and relational meaning, this session invites attendees to slow down, connect inwardly, and engage with self-compassion as a courageous act.

It is not therapy, nor clinical training, but a personal development space designed for qualified or in-training counselling professionals seeking to nurture their own emotional insight and reflective practice.

What to Expect

• A guided, experiential space rooted in relational theory and self-awareness
• Reflective exercises, writing, and gentle discussion
• Opportunities to consider how self-compassion supports your therapeutic presence
• A supportive, held group process (not group therapy)

Certificate of Attendance

All participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance confirming 3 hours of personal development work.

While not CPD-accredited, this certificate can be used to support self-directed CPD in line with most professional body guidelines.

Fees

• Early Bird: £45 (until 27 August 2025)
• Standard: £57

Includes light refreshments. Limited to 16 participants.

Advance Booking Required

This is a pre-booked event only - spaces are limited and must be reserved in advance. Unfortunately, we're unable to accept walk-ins on the day.

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