Syllabus for the RISE UP certificate program:
Session One
Identifying birth traumas study module – why trauma-mamas put on a brave face
Session Two
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Compassionate language study module – what to say, what NOT to say
Group phone call – role-playing
Session Three
Oxytocin power study module – why it is never too late to bond
Session Four
Epigenetic traumas study module – what they mean for families
Group phone call – QnA
Session Five
Tools for stress-reduction study module – the RISE UP method of stress relief
Session Six
Priceless get-help checklist study module – connect moms with resources they may not know to ask about
Group phone call – role-playing
Welcome to session two of the
RISE UP Method of Postpartum Stress Relief
Compassionate language study module – what to say, what NOT to say
Included in this session: an audio file and links for additional reading
Listen to the audio, familiarize yourself with the information at the links provided, and I will send you a few questions to be answered via email before the next session.
If at any point you feel triggered or stressed during this session please contact me immediately via email: Lori@BirthingPeaceWithin.com
Take a moment to go through the list of words below to really understand why compassionate listeners would connect better with their clients – who wouldn’t want to identify with the list on the ‘synonyms’ and NOT the ‘antonyms’ list?
- Synonyms for compassionate
benevolent
charitable
humane
merciful
sympathetic
warm
warmhearted
tender
understanding
bleeding heart
commiserative
humanitarian
kindhearted
kindly
responsive
softhearted
tenderhearted - Antonyms for compassionate
cold
cool
cruel
inhumane
malevolent
mean
merciless
uncaring
unfeeling
unfriendly
unkind
unsympathetic
intolerant
hard
harsh
hateful
indifferent
Standalone recording of the exercise –
Right-click (or apple-click) HERE to download and save this file.
After you listen to the audio, a review of the following documents will help frame the next section of the training.
Required exercise – understanding the importance of compassionate language as a support tool
Additional exercises for understanding the importance of compassionate language as a support tool – read through these and pick a favorite to build your listening muscles
- Exercise – moving towards compassion
- Empathy building exercise – learning to be empathetic
- Martha Beck’s empathy workout
If you have any problems with the files or questions about the sessions please let Lori know via Lori@BirthingPeaceWithin.com
