As we tread along the path of being psychotherapists and leaders, practicing compassion for the self is essential for our bodies, minds, emotions, spirits, and souls. Additionally, we may find caring for the collective unconscious to be a task for us. Consider incorporating some of the following into your life so you can care for you.
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Workbook-style
The Courage to Trust - Cynthia Walker
The Self-Compassion Workbook - Kristin Neff
Recovery - Russell Brand
The Presence Process
Wisdom Rising - Lama Tsultrim Allione
Love and Rage - Lama Rod Owens
My Grandmother's Hands – Resma Menaken
Emergent Strategy – adrienne maree brown
Books
Becoming - Michelle Obama
Self-Compassion - Kristen Neff
Over the Top - Jonathan van Ness
Introduction to Internal Family Systems - Richard Schwartz
I Thought It Was Just Me, but It Isn't – Brene Brown
Empowered Boundaries – Cristien Storm
Group Support
12-step fellowship
Yoga retreat and practice
Meditation retreat and practice
Support through Caring for Others
Tiny but Mighty - Hannah Shaw
The Circle Way - Christina Baldwin & Ann Linnea
Individuals who Promote Self-Exploration
Chani Nicholas because of her incorporation of anti-oppression into her astrology readings
Tara Mandala for exploring the scared and fierce feminine
Activities
moving your body (walking, hiking, running, biking, dancing)
singing
talking to someone who supports you
attending to your health through regular visits with medical professionals
journaling
spells and rituals
hugs
sexual fun
reiki and massage
death practice
ancestral connection
shadow work
Simple living (KonMari, Minimalism, Project 333)
Wim Hof Method
Eight Step Recovery (Valerie Mason-John)
Let me know of any resources that you find super helpful and I can add them to the list!
Take such great care of yourself!