31 Days of Self-Compassion: A Journey thru Writing and Restorative Practices

Thirty-one days of Self-Compassion - A Journey Thru Writing and Restorative Practices with Beth Terrence and Andrea Hylen.   In this episode, Beth and Andrea talk about the importance of beginning with Self-compassion.There is a short presentation on "What is Restorative Practices" and ideas about how to use the Writing Prompts, if you are not someone who wants to write.   Some of the benefits of self-compassion that research identifies includes: • Increases in well-being and resilience • Decreases in stress, secondary trauma, and burnout • Supporting healthy behaviors and minimizing unhealthy behaviors (like more exercise and less substance use) • Improves confidence in providing compassionate care to others • Strengthens pro-social or supportive relationship behaviors • Improves self-care • Decreases anxiety and depression • Increases non-reactivity and perspective taking and decreases self-judgement • Fosters social connectedness which is a predictor of a longer life, faster recovery from disease and higher levels of happiness and well-being.   To sign up for program go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/31-days-of-self-compassion-a-journey-thru-writing-restorative-practices-registration-257322858597ww.eventbrite.com/e/31-days-...   Beth is a Shaman, Holistic Practitioner & Restorative Practices Facilitator who offers an integrative holistic approach to life and well-being, which incorporates education, self-exploration and experiential practices. She has been working in the field of Holistic Health & Wellness for over 25 years. At the heart of her work is Shamanic Healing, an ancient healing approach that assists others in transformation on all levels – body, mind, emotion and spirit. Beth's Website: https://bethterrence.com/   Beth's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BethTerrence   Beth on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bethterrence   Andrea is the author of Heal My Voice: An Evolutionary Woman's Journey and is the founder of Heal My Voice. https://www.amazon.com/Heal-My-Voice-Evolutionary-Journey-ebook/dp/B07FRDXTTN/ Author Page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Andrea-Hylen/e/B002C1XZCU/ Website: http://www.andreahylen.com/  Link to Carving a New Path Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/carving-a-new-path-podcast/id1509862803 This podcast is filled with stories and tools and resources to help you pause and reflect on the life you are living and opening to new possibilities.  Most of us were raised in a society that encourages productivity and do, do, do. When a life circumstance like a job layoff or an illness the birth or death of a loved one comes along and disrupts your daily routine, it gives you a chance to pause and reflect on your life. A chance to practice going inward. Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/andreahylenwriter