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Session 3. Developing self-compassion and identifying myths and false beliefs about motherhood
This section teaches how self-compassion can build the capacity to parent oneself while parenting one's baby. We will review how to increase self-compassion while reducing our attachment to automatic
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Mindful self-compassion
- Mindfulness: recognize and acknowledge suffering
- Common Humanity: understand suffering is a shared human experience.
- Kindness: treat oneself with warmth and understanding rather than self-judgement
Yin and Yang of self-compassion
- Yin: soothing, comforting, and validating oneself
- Yang: setting boundaries, protecting, and motivating oneself
Myths of motherhood
- Examination of beliefs and expectations
- Identify societal, familial, and media-driven myths about motherhood
- Understand how these myths influence self-perception parenting preferences
Summary
- By focusing on these elements, session three will equip participants with the skills to develop a compassionate relationship with themselves to enhance well-being within parenthood.
What You'll Learn
Mindfulness
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