Hello all,

I hope this note finds you and yours healthy, well and safe, as we practice shelter-in-place and social distancing. More information on the crisis in the links below.

I'm hosting a Zoom group session next Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 4-5:30 pm PDT. You can register for this free event at Eventbrite. Please share with your networks.

SF Love Dojo: Contagious Compassion Zoom Session

In this time of COVID19 crisis, with attendant anxiety, stress, uncertainty, and isolation, we need ways to connect, heal and grow. Self compassion and compassion cultivation are critical at this time. Self-compassion boosts resilience, prevents burnout, and reduces depression and anxiety. Compassion, among other benefits, boosts the immune system and helps us build better relationships with ourselves and others during difficulty.

In this Zoom session, Dr. Ravi Chandra will introduce some specific self-compassion skills for this time of crisis. We'll also break out into pairs and connect with a prompt to discuss. Depending on the size of the group, we'll have opportunities for large group discussion and question and answer.

This session is open for all who think they might benefit. In the checkout process, you'll be able to say whether you're a health care provider, other care provider, or person of color (some groups to which I have particular connection.) There will also be a waitlist.

If this session is oversubscribed, I will offer another session. Also, if there is a need, I will have future sessions for health care workers, caregivers/teachers, and people of color.

Reach out with questions to sflovedojo@PROTECTED. For more information about SF Love Dojo, go to sflovedojo.org.

There's a limit of 100 participants, with a waitlist. If there somehow are more than 100 interested, I will set up a second Zoom session.

Some links to COVID19 information:

Calling COVID-19 a “Chinese Virus” or “Kung Flu” Is Racist | Psychology Today  (March 18, 2020)

60 Minutes 3/22/20: In clinical trials and laboratories, the hunt is on to find vaccines and drugs to treat, prevent novel coronavirus

60 Minutes 3/22/20: Coronavirus and the economy: Best and worst-case scenarios from Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari

Let me know if you have questions or comments, or special requests -

Warmly,

Ravi