The Art Of Kindness Through Self-Compassion

Join Jessica for an enriching journey into self-compassion through the healing arts of dance, creative expression, and writing. This unique workshop combines the therapeutic power of dance movement therapy with the creativity of art and the introspection of writing to help you reconnect with your inner self and cultivate kindness and compassion from within.

Over the course of this workshop, you will be invited to explore:

• Gentle and Expressive Movement: Explore the connection between your body and emotions through guided movement exercises. Release tension, explore non-verbal expression, and find yourself in movement.
• Creative Art Activities: Invite your creativity with various art-based activities designed to connect with yourself, and your journey. Whether you're a confident creator or a curious beginner, these practices invite you to communicate your experiences through color, form, and texture.
• Reflective Writing Exercises: Deepen your self-awareness and compassion with reflective writing prompts that encourage introspection and self-expression. Writing can provide a space to process your thoughts, articulate your feelings, and gain insights into your emotional and mental wellbeing.
• Group Discussions and Sharing: Be part of a like-minded community of individuals. You are invited to (optionally) share in group discussions if you should choose too. These moments of connection can foster empathy, understanding, and a sense of belonging, as we learn from one other's experiences and insights.

Benefits of Attending:

• Discover effective tools to enhance your self-compassion and self-care practices.
• Release stress and tension through therapeutic movement and creative expression.
• Build meaningful connections with others in a safe and supportive environment.
• Gain valuable insights into your emotional and mental wellbeing.

Details:

• Date: Sunday August 18th
• Time: 11:30am-4:30pm
• Location: 10 Symonds Street, Auckland - University of Auckland Dance Studies Building 201, Level 1, Room 132
• Facilitator: Jessica Dziwulska - Jessica is a 2nd year Masters of Dance Movement Therapy student at the University of Auckland. This workshop is part of the UoA MDMT clinic and is supervised by senior lecturers. Jessica is excited to share her passion for dance and creativity in a trauma-informed space in which we can practice being ourselves. She brings 30 years of experience to her work, and looks forward to sharing a soulful day of self-care with you
• Cost: FREE

What to Bring:

• Comfortable clothing suitable for movement.
• An open heart and a willingness to explore.

Registration: Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today. To register, please contact Jessica directly on info@brighterlife.nz

Contact: For more information, contact Jessica on 021884518 (or by email above)