16 September 2026 12.30pm – 1.30pm + Add to calendar espresso series

build compassion, stay balanced, support yourself

Have you ever made a small mistake at work and found it triggering a wave of self-doubt? Self-compassion offers a way to respond differently, helping you be less hard on yourself while managing life’s challenges and difficult emotions with greater confidence and ease.

Research shows that people who practise self-compassion are more resilient, experience greater wellbeing, and recover more quickly from setbacks, allowing them to learn, grow and persevere while maintaining a stronger sense of self-worth and care for both themselves and others.

what you'll gain

  • A deeper understanding of compassion and its significance in daily life
  • Understand how developing self-compassion is helpful
  • An awareness of common myths and barriers related to self-compassion
  • Understanding about the three emotional regulation systems and keeping them in balance
  • Practical methods for managing the inner critic and developing our compassionate voice
  • Opportunity to engage in a compassionate practice

meet your trainer Helen Martin