Mindfulness. Self Kindness.
Connectedness.
What is Self Compassion?
The courage to be compassionate lies in the willingness to see into the nature and causes of suffering – be that in ourselves, in others and the human condition.
- The Compassionate Mind Foundation -
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Self-kindness
A caring approach to ourselves when we are facing difficulty, rather than harsh self-criticism
Mindfulness
Awareness of our struggles, rather than avoidance or being reactive. Trying to understand everything that might be contributing to the situation.
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“Breathing in, I calm body and mind, Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment, I know this is the only moment.”
No Mud, No Lotus - Thich Nhat Hanh
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Meet Dr. Astrid
Astrid has wide ranging experience within the healthcare system in New South Wales, Australia, both as a clinician and researcher. Astrid specialises in working with people facing cancer and haematological conditions. She has also worked in other areas such as pain management, and sexual medicine.
Astrid has a strong interest in helping people cope with bodily changes due to illness, treatment side-effects, or other factors. She has extensive experience in providing support for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment to illness, and other major life changes.
Astrid’s approach is tailored, theoretically integrated, and acknowledges the importance of using evidence from research. Astrid’s areas of interest include Self-Compassion based therapies, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), amongst others.
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DipAppSc (Nursing), BA (Hons Psych), MPsych (Clinical), PhD, ACPA
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"Through self-compassion we become an inner ally instead of an inner enemy."