Creative Compassion

An 8 week group for women blending reflection and creativity to cultivate self compassion and value aligned living

  • You constantly second guess yourself

  • You hold yourself to impossible standards

  • You speak to yourself in ways you'd never speak to a friend

  • You feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, perfectionism, or self criticism

Does this sound like you?

  • Making a mistake didn't spiral into hours of self criticism

  • You could respond to yourself with compassion instead of judgement

  • Anxiety and perfectionism no longer made every decision

  • You felt more confident in who you are

  • You could approach life's challenges without the inner critic in the driver's seat of your life

Imagine if...

The 8 Week Journey

Each session gently builds on the last, combining reflection, creative practice, and meaningful discussion

Week 1 - Foundations of Self Compassion

Week 2 - Working with the Inner Critic

Week 3 - Activating the Soothing System

Week 4 - Values & Intentional Living

Week 5 - The Compassionate Other

Week 6 - Acceptance & Loving Kindness

Week 7 - Compassionate Boundaries

Week 8 - Integration & Moving Forward

Understanding what self compassion is (and what it isn't) and beginning to relate to yourself with greater awareness and care

Exploring the protective role of self criticism and learning compassionate ways to respond to it

Learning about the soothing system and practicing ways to cultivate steadiness, warmth, and safety within

Imagining and embodying a compassionate presence to access wisdom, strength, and encouragement

Clarifying what truly matters to you and exploring how compassion supports value aligned actions

Practicing openness toward difficult emotions while cultivating kindness toward yourself and others

Exploring how self compassion supports clear, respectful, and value based boundaries

Reflecting on growth, and identifying how to carry compassion beyond the group

Who is This For?

This group may be a good fit for you if:

  • Feel stuck in cycles of self criticism

  • You want to deepen your self compassion

  • You want connection with others learning similar skills

  • You’re open to creative exploration as a tool for mindfulness and self understanding

Ready to Join the Founding Cohort?

Creative Compassion Group

  • 8 weekly online sessions

  • 90 minutes each

  • Mondays at 6:30pm PST

  • Workbook included

  • Limited to 6 participants

  • Founding Cohort Rate: $360

  • Payment plan available

Tentative Start Date: August 2026

Minimum enrollment: 4 participants

Applications are now open. Accepted participants will receive enrollment details, payment instructions, and a welcome packet prior to the start of the group.

Format

Duration

Time

Virtual group

Mondays at 6:30pm PST

8 weeks

90 minutes per session

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Creative Compassion is not therapy — it’s a guided experiential program designed to support personal growth with structure and intention. Participation does not establish a therapist-client relationship. This group is not a substitute for individual mental health treatment.

You don't have to keep navigating anxiety, perfectionism, and self criticism on your own.

Imagine what might change if you learned to respond to yourself with the same compassion, understanding, and encouragement you give to others all the time.

The Creative Compassion Group is designed to help you cultivate a kinder relationship with yourself through reflection, connection, creativity, and evidence-based self compassion practices.

Applications are now open for the founding cohort.

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