Cost $$50 - $$108, sliding scale, plus dana (donation) to the teacher(s), code MC5D10. Add $5 at the door. Bring your lunch. CE credit available - see below.
--- Have you noticed the negative disabling effects of self-judgment? --- Are you prone to judging everything you do as not good enough, not quite right, not living up to some impossibly high standard? --- Do you find yourself harshly judging your meditation, your practice or your other spiritual practices?
If you would you like to learn how to be more free from the torment of the inner critic then this day retreat is for you.
On this retreat you will learn : --- How to recognize judging thoughts --- The role and function of the inner critic--its purpose and limitations --- How to deal effectively with self-judgment / and inner critic attacks --- How to distinguish between negative judgment and wise discernment and discrimination --- The role of a healthy conscience versus reliance on the inner critic --- How to develop greater self-acceptance and self-compassion --- The practice of metta - loving kindness--as an antidote to the critic --- The need and role of humor in helping us with the critic
The day will be a combination of meditation, talks, and interactive exercises and is open to new and experienced students. Teachings are appropriate for both individuals and health care professionals. This will be a practical and experiential day taught with lightness, compassion and humor and the need to not take ourselves too seriously.
Continuing Education (CE) Credit: 5 CE credits available for MFTs, LCSWs, psychologists and nurses from SRMC-SCRC for $30. Prepayment available on website. For more information, see Continuing Education (CE) Credit.