I recently attended a fascinating online seminar that talked about the healing power of compassion – compassion for ourselves and compassion for others. Researcher Chris Germer described compassion as a fundamental resource for alleviating suffering, and explained how through care and connection, it helps to regulate our emotional responses.
A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life
Chris Germer
This is something I can relate to, both in myself, and in my clients. One simple way to bring compassion in, when facing the challenges of our everyday life is simply to ask “what would I say to a dear friend in this situation?” or “what do I need to best nurture and support myself in this moment?”
Clients often describe fertility coaching with me as deeply transformative, and one of the themes at the heart of this work is compassion and the meaningful connection this brings. To find out more about the fertility coaching I offer you can read more here.