SELF-COMPASSION TOOLBOX

 These meditations were created by Katie Dutcher, MA, Qualified Teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide, and host of Flourish & Bloom community resource platform.

11-Minute Let Yourself Just Be

Offer yourself this time to pause your doing, and allow yourself to just BE. Tuning into what is happening in your body, your heart, and your mind with compassionate presence can help to calm you and cultivate a sense of wellbeing.

13-Minute Cultivating Friendliness with Yourself

Often, our high expectations for ourselves can have us view ourselves with self-judgement. In this meditation, practice leaning toward a kinder view of yourself.

10-Minute Self-Soothing Meditation

Powerful tools to soothe and calm yourself when we feel tense or stressed are right here within you. Learn and practice the simple tools of caring touch, slow breathing, and peaceful affirmations.

9-Minute As I View Another

We often find it effortless to be compassionate toward those we love. In this meditation, practice viewing yourself with the same effortless kindness and acceptance.

11-Minute Through the Eyes of Another

What would it be like to see yourself through the eyes of someone who cares about you? In this meditation, take time to sense the support and connection of those who love you.

10-Minute Celebrating Who You Are

Each person on Earth, including you, is a unique and complex individual. Take a little time to connect and celebrate the best parts of yourself, the things that make you uniquely you.