Compassion in Cornwall-Developing a Safe Compassionate Space for Oneself

Dr Elaine Beaumont & Dr Mary Welford

Hello Fellow Therapists,
Come and join us for a weekend retreat and contribute to developing a safe space to learn how to be more compassionate and less self-critical of ourselves.  As therapists, we are committed to helping those in mental distress, alleviate their own suffering:  This can be both rewarding and challenging as we engage with their stories of distress, pain and suffering.  So, keeping ourselves well and resilient is vital as the way we treat ourselves and how we speak to ourselves in our minds affects our mood and wellbeing. 
This retreat offers space to be with fellow therapists and work together on our personal practice to enhance our compassionate minds and personal wellbeing. Being self-compassionate improves mental resilience, self-acceptance, calmness and wellness. 
The retreat practices and theoretical framework is based on Compassion Focused CFT (Gilbert, 2009, 2014;)  and the practices of developed in Mindful Compassion (Gilbert &amp; Choden, 2013).
Some knowledge of CFT would be helpful to those who want to attend, but we will visit the core teachings through the retreat as we focus on self- practice.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Dr Deborah Lee &amp; Dr Mary Welford
 
 
Draft programme to give you an idea of how the retreat will be structured: 
Thursday:
Check in to your own accomodation (some hotels have check in after 3pm but most will allow early check in / bag drop)
Session 1 @ the Willoughby Gallery, Bude Castle
3.30pm Refreshements 
4-6pm Introductions (to Bude, the weekend and each other) followed by considering the theoretical basis of CFT and it's applicaiton to our lives
6.30pm Meal at Olive Tree https://www.olivetreebude.co.uk/
 
Friday:
7.30 - 8.30 am Yoga with Vika - Overlooking sea at Crooklet Cliffs (weather permitting)
Session 2: 10am – 12.30 pm @ the Willoughby Gallery, Bude Castle
12.30pm Light Lunch provided @ the Willoughby Gallery, Bude Castle
1 - 3 pm  Guided geology walk with Roger Higgs- 'you'll never see the world in the same way again' - T
here's no such thing as bad weather - just innaproprite clothing ;)  Wrap up and make sure you have appropraite footwear ;)
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Session 3: 4-6.30pm @ the Willoughby Gallery, Bude Castle
7.30pm Campfire on Crookets beach with Soup, Bread, Marshmallows &amp; Chocolate biscuits (for those who want to make a Waggon Wheel ;)
Saturday:
8am - 9am  am Movement &amp; Yoga in teh dunes with Rosie (weather permitting) - you may wish to bring a small towel but this isnt essential 
Session 4:  10.30 - 1pm  @ the Willoughby Gallery, Bude Castle
1 - 4pm Personal restorative space 
Options for the afternoon may include:
A dip in sea 
Surf or paddle boarding lesson *
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Treatment *
A trip round the shops
A snooze on the beach ;)
Session 5: 4-6pm @ the Willoughby Gallery, Bude Castle
7.30pm Dinner with a view @ Rosie's Kitchen http://www.rosieskitchen.co.uk/rosieskitchen/
Sunday:
7.30 - 8.30am Yoga with Vika (weather permitting) 
Final Session 6: 10am-12.30pm the Willoughby Gallery, Bude Castle
12.30 pm Farewell &amp; ‘till the next time’
*Denotes optional activities can be arranged for additional costs
Cost excludes accommodation: Bude has an abundance of accommodation to suit every budget and preference. Airbnb, guest houses and hotels mean you can stay from as little as £42 per night at the new Premier Inn to £195 for a suite at The Beach.

The Castle

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