Self-Compassion Topic of Discovery Circle Series Starting Jan. 18

COUNCIL BLUFFS – The Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center will kick off its 2022 season of Discovery Circles with a free, four-part series on self-compassion starting Jan. 18 via Zoom.

“Self-Compassion on the Cancer Journey: Discovering Your Compassionate Voice” will be held Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00pm via Zoom. The dates and topics are as follows:

Jan. 18 | Loving-Kindness

Jan. 25 | Meeting Difficult Emotions

Feb. 1 | Self-Compassion, Shame and Our Bodies

Feb. 8 | Embracing the Good & Self Appreciation

Discovery Circles allow cancer patients, survivors and care partners to explore tools designed to reduce stress, honor emotions and use mind-body-spirit connections to restore hope and promote healing. The facilitators are Carolyn Ettinger, executive director of Wings of Hope, and Ann Jones, a member of the Wings of Hope Board of Directors.

The registration deadline is Jan. 11. To register, call 712.325.8970 or email carolyn@wingsofhope.org.