In this exercise, a participant is guided through a visualization of a friend describing a stressful morning ending with them spilling coffee all over their front. This exercise is useful for helping participants notice the ease of having an open, compassionate response to a friend and contrasting that with the way they show up for themselves. This exercise begins a discussion of how we can practice openness, acceptance, and self compassion. Reflections from this exercise can also provide values clarification on how participants would like to show up for self and others.
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