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Exploring Self-Compassion
80-105 Minutes
Resource Review(minus 15 minutes if completed before class)
Writing Exercise
Writing Exercise(optional)
Guided Discussion
Watch a Film
Breathing Exercise
Guided Discussion
Writing Exercise
Closing Thoughts and Evaluations
Participants will be able to:
Interpret the three elements of self-compassion as described by Dr. Kristin Neff
Analyze how the films' protagonists demonstrate self-compassion and personal strength
Evaluate how the elements of self-compassion connect to their own experiences
Synthesize a personal practice of self-compassion through guided reflection
Considering Our Own Mental Health
topics covered
Mental Wellness
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Empathy, Honest Self Reflection
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Self-awareness, Self-management, Social awareness
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Emotional, Physical
identities
College age, White, Man / male
film style
Documentary, Animation, Drama, Stop Motion
Films Included
And how we define ourselves
In My Skin
A visual poem exploring the parallel metamorphoses of women’s bodies and the earth: Mother Nature reimagined.
film style
Documentary
identities
Bonfire
Isaac weaves through various friends at a Bonfire night, wondering whether he should send pictures to the man on his phone.
film style
Animation, Drama, Stop Motion
identities
College age, White, Man / male
NOTE:
This is one of 4 versions of Exploring Self-Compassion available on the AOM Platform. The films in this version provide insight into Mental Wellness. Other versions focus on different perspectives.