ELLSWORTH – Community members are invited to join Healthy Acadia on Tuesday, July 23 from 6-7:30 p.m., at The Moore Community Center, 125 State Street in Ellsworth, for an engaging workshop on the meaning and value of mindfulness and self-compassion.
In our fast-paced world, feelings of rush, unpredictability, and unkindness can overwhelm us. Daily stress and self-criticism often leave us depleted and anxious. Fortunately, mindfulness and self-compassion offer strategies to help us live more calmly, clearly, and connectedly.
Mindfulness and self-compassion are essential tools that enable us to soothe and regulate ourselves during times of distress. These practices help us approach life’s challenges with gentleness and forgiveness. Research shows that individuals who practice self-compassion experience greater happiness, life satisfaction, and motivation. They also enjoy better relationships, physical health, and resilience against anxiety, depression, and stress.
Mindfulness emphasizes accepting experiences, while self-compassion focuses on caring for oneself. Together, they help us live with less resistance towards ourselves and our lives. By accepting our feelings and being kind to ourselves, we can better endure hardships and challenges.
Join Sonya Connelly and Ursula Hanson for an experiential mindfulness and self-compassion workshop. Participants will gain insights into the importance of these practices and learn tips and tools for daily use to support well-being.
Pre-registration is required for this free, in-person-only event. To register, visit bit.ly/mindful-self-723. For more information, contact Connelly at 207-610-9895 or [email protected].
Connelly has served as the communications and community outreach coordinator at Healthy Acadia since 2020. She holds a master’s degree in counseling and has extensive experience in bereavement support and spiritual formation. With decades of experience in mindfulness, meditation, and contemplative practices, Sonya is passionate about simplicity and slow living.
Hanson, LCSW, has led Healthy Acadia’s Mindfulness in Education Program and the Monthly Mindfulness Series since 2017. With over 15 years of experience as a therapist, Ursula has used mindfulness to manage her own anxiety and enhance her overall well-being.
Healthy Acadia is a 501(C)(3) community health organization dedicated to building vibrant communities and making it easier for everyone to lead healthy lives. They serve Washington and Hancock counties and provide additional community health support and leadership across Maine. For more information about Healthy Acadia’s initiatives, visit healthyacadia.org.
