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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 26, 2023
3-Day Compassion Retreat
LOCATION: Live Online via Zoom
DATES: December 27 – 29, 2023
Program Details
Payment plans are available at checkout.
Refunds are available. See our refund policy.
RETREAT SCHEDULE (Times subject to change):
Wednesday, December 27 – 12:30pm – 9:30pm (EASTERN TIME)
Thursday, December 28 – 9:30am – 9:30pm (EASTERN TIME)
Friday, December 29 – 9:30am – 5:30pm (EASTERN TIME)
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DRAFT SCHEDULE
First Day
12:30 PM Welcome & Introduction to the Retreat and Overview
1:40 Sitting and end with Guided Reflection: What brings you here?
2:10 Refuges: Both traditional and pragmatic for inspiration and a safe space
2:20 Precepts: Universal training principles that support retreat practice
2:30 Break
3:00 Guided Practice with Instruction and Q & A
4:00 Walking with Instructions
4:45 Sitting
5:30 Dinner
7:00 Talk
8:00 Walking
8:45 Sit / Loving Kindness Meditation
9:30 PM Goodnight – continued practice
Middle Day
9:30 AM Guided Practice with Instruction and Q & A
10:30 Walking
11:15 Sitting
12:00 Noon Mindful Meal
2:00 PM Sitting
2:30 Walking
3:15 Sitting
4:00 Walking
4:45 Sitting
5:30 Mindful Meal
7:00 Talk (could also be in the afternoon)
8:00 Walking
8:45 Sit / Loving Kindness Meditation
9:30 PM Goodnight – continued practice
Last Day
9:30 AM Guided Practice with Instruction and Q & A
10:30 Walking
11:15 Siting
12:00 Noon Mindful Meal
2:00 PM Sitting
2:30 Walking
3:00 Sitting
3:30 Talk
4:30 Break
4:45 Integration, self-care, resources
5:00 Small Group Discussion
5:15 Large Group Closing Circle
5:30 PM Fare-thee-well
Program Description
The end of the year and beginning of a new one is often a time of reflection for many of us. It is also a time that requires managing the many expectations and complexities of the holiday season that often makes us feel depleted, disconnected, and lonely.
Whether you have an existing compassion-based practice, are looking to recommit or begin a practice, this retreat will be a space for you to be held in a supportive community with the shared intention of cultivating compassion and fostering wellbeing.
In this three-day silent retreat we will focus on exploring how compassion can help us reconnect with ourselves, connect with one another, and build community.
About the Instructors
Certified Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) instructor
PhD in Clinical Psychology
Former Educational Director of Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) Certificate Program
Trained Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) instructor
Certified yoga instructor
Certificate in health and nutrition
Join us to explore how mindfulness may support you in living life more fully, with greater ease and joy.
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