Facing a Pandemic with Radical Compassion – Tara Brach

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Dr. Tara Brach, internationally renowned mindfulness teacher and psychologist, brings the concepts of Radical Compassion to the personal and social challenges posed by the Corona virus pandemic.  The stressors of the pandemic make it ever more crucial that we find methods of maintaining togetherness, addressing our fears, and finding compassion in suffering.  Dr. Brach addresses these issues through a wide range of neurological, social and spiritual perspectives. She provides both personal and professional direction for better accepting vulnerability, managing stress and caring for others.  The RAIN model of meditation is particularly effective for accomplishing these goals and is demonstrated through several guided meditations. 

1. Apply core principles of mindfulness to the new challenges posed by the Corona virus epidemic
2. Utilize the RAIN technique to effectively manage fear and anxiety

Finding togetherness in a virtual environment

• Prioritizing and facing fears

Impact of pandemic across individuals and societies

• Responding with awakened compassion
• Transforming suffering with growth

Guided meditation – envisioning an evolved self
Identifying blocks in the paths of awareness and peace
Key elements in responding effectively to Corona virus
Responding directly to fear with RAIN

• Processing “after the RAIN” – turning states into traits

Preparing the nervous system for mindfulness practice

• Customizing and individualizing mindfulness approaches
• Bargaining with fear

Radical compassion – touching vulnerability
RAIN exercise
Bringing radical compassion to others

• Challenges of Corona virus on stress management practices
• Domains of radical compassion

Reflection exercise