Self-Compassion Support Group for Parents and Caregivers

Coming Soon:
SFASA Self-Compassion Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Kids with Autism and other Developmental Disorders

Self-compassion flows from the desire to alleviate our own suffering. Sometimes this requires tender acceptance — being with ourselves in all our glorious imperfections. At other times, self-compassion isn’t soft or yielding—sometimes we need to be fierce, stand up for ourselves, or find the courage to forge a new path. This is especially true if you are a mama or papa bear caring for a child who is challenged by autism and/or other developmental disorders.  This series of support group sessions will provide you the opportunity to:

• identify and embody the three components of self-compassion: kindness, mindfulness (including mindful movement), and common humanity;
• develop skills for responding in a compassionate way whenever you or your child suffers;
• explore the role of tender and fierce self-compassion;
• practice strategies to soothe and comfort yourself and your child in order to handle difficult emotions with greater ease, but also to draw boundaries, fight against injustice, or motivate change;
• Identify and self-reflect on your journey as a caregiver and find common humanity with others.

Where: On Zoom
Who: Parents and Caregivers of ASD kids and related developmental disorders
When: Last Thursday of the month 7-9 p.m. starting February 27
For questions:  Contact the group facilitator, Sara Kole at: [email protected]
or 408-242-2595 (M)