Workshop Schedule: Self-Compassion for Adult Children of Autistic Parents
Workshop Schedule
Friday August 22nd
1-2:30 pm EST / 5-6:30m pm UTC
Welcome & Participation Reminders (5 minutes)*
Educational Content (45-60 minutes)*
Why We Need Self-Compassion
Present: Perceptual, Emotional, Relational Changes (Brief review from "After the Aha")
Past: Childhood Emotional Neglect, Self-Gaslighting, Complex PTSD
Defining Self-Compassion
What Self-Compassion Is (and Isn't)
3 Parts of Self-Compassion (Mindfulness, Common Humanity, Self-Kindness)
Brief Self-Compassion Guided Meditation
Practicing Self-Compassion
Relationship With Self
Relationship With Autistic Parent
Other Relationships
Self-Reflection Handout Instructions (5 minutes)*
Self-Reflection Time (5-10 minutes)
Small Group Discussion (10-15 minutes)
Large Group Discussion, Concluding Remarks (5-10 minutes)
*Recorded portion of workshop