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Navigating Compassion through Compassionate Mind Practices

Name: Navigating Compassion through Compassionate Mind Practices
Start: 2025-10-31T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-10-31T11:30:00+00:00
Location: Library

Fri 31 Oct | 10:00 am - 11:30 am

When:

Monthly Workshops | October 2025 to January 2026
Fridays | 10:00 to 11:30 | Library

31st Oct,
28th Nov
12th Dec
9th Jan

About the Event:

Join us for a series of monthly workshops designed to gently explore and develop your compassionate mind. Facilitated by Cori Wilkie, the face of KOA and a trauma informed professional, these sessions are grounded in the principles of Compassionate Mind Training (CMT), helping you to navigate life with greater emotional resilience, self understanding and kindness. Cori is a a CMT trained professional with a background in nervous system regulation, somatic work, mindfulness and much more. Find out more about her www.koa-edinburgh.ukCompassion is not simply a feeling. It is a powerful motivation and practice that supports regulation of the nervous system, greater awareness of our emotional and physical needs, and a stronger ability to express those needs in safe and confident ways. Through compassionate practices, we create the inner conditions for calm, clarity and courage.Each month will explore a unique theme inspired by the CMT framework, supporting you to develop tools that nurture safety, self compassion and emotional balance.
Monthly Themes and Outline

October 2025 – Understanding the Compassionate Mind
An introduction to the compassionate mind approach. Explore the three emotion systems and how they influence your reactions and relationships. Learn how compassion can support emotional regulation and personal growth.

November 2025 – Soothing the Inner Critic
Discover the impact of the inner critic and how to respond with compassion instead of shame. Build awareness of self critical thoughts and begin cultivating a more balanced and supportive inner voice.

December 2025 – Building the Compassionate Self
Deepen your connection with your compassionate self. Develop imagery and practices that strengthen self soothing, courage and wisdom. Learn how to use the compassionate self to manage difficult emotions and experiences.

January 2026 – Compassion in Action
Explore how to bring compassion into everyday life, relationships and challenges. Reflect on your journey and integrate the tools and insights from the previous sessions into a sustainable practice.

Who is it for?
These workshops are open to anyone curious about compassion based practices. No prior experience is needed. Each session includes a blend of psychoeducation, guided practices and reflective discussion in a supportive and non judgemental space.

Room:

Library

Accessibility:

Please, it is important to let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements. Please email (add your facilitator email here)

About the Facilitator

Cori is a trauma informed somatic, holistic and integrative practitioner with a diverse background in somatic work, embodiment, yoga, mindfulness, sound and more. The sessions are inclusive and all are welcome; no experience needed.

You can find out more about Cori via her website or social media and feel free to contact her with questions