The Week in View – The Embodied Experience of Strain

Your Nervous System at Work

The Week in View
โœ๐ŸฝLearning Objectives
๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธSelf-paced Learning (30 minutes online)
๐Ÿคผโ€โ™‚๏ธExperiential Classroom (90 minutes on zoom)
๐Ÿ“†Daily Micro-Practice
๐Ÿ“šAdditional Learning

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand stress responses in the context of empathic strain.
  2. Recognise early activation signals.
  3. Build embodied awareness with phase II of self-empathy – sensing.

Self-paced Learning

This is an opportunity for you to set aside dedicated time to complete your Self-paced learning. .When you have scanned this Week in View simply click the blue button at the end of this lesson to the Next Lesson.

There are benefits to learning the theory both before and after you have experienced it. We recommend that you watch the video, scan the reading and take a few moments to reflect on the Short Quiz. You will experience the benefits of the Experiential Classroom if you have a working knowledge of its content.

Remember to re-watch and re-read again after we have gained an embodied experience of this weeks learnings.

Video:

Reading: The Costs of Caring in High Demand Environments.

Short Quiz: Assess your current state.


Experiential Classroom

We will create an open, experiential and inviting space for you to explore, integrate and practice what you have learnt in the Online Learning. Come prepared with your questions and reflections. We will also curate participatory exercises for you to integrate the knowledge and skills you will have acquired from your study.

Theme: Taking Stock

Guided checkin: Where am I currently in my empathy and empathic strain journey?

Group sharing: Current work challenges.

Reflection Prompt: Self-empathy – Arrive to Now


Daily Micro-Practice

Self-empathy – Arrive to Now