Compassionate Strength™

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  • KIND‍

    Are you kind to others but hard on yourself?
    Do you feel pressure to keep going when you could pause?
    Do you find it hard to let things be “good enough”?

    Self-kindness gently meets that with care.

    KINDER

    Do your thoughts often move to what’s next instead of what’s here?
    Do you rush through moments without really experiencing them?
    Do you find yourself reacting before you’ve had space to pause?

    Mindfulness gently meets that with care.

    KINDEST

    Do you notice what’s happening but slip into autopilot?
    Do you pause, but struggle to respond in a way that feels supportive?
    Do you sometimes feel separate from others or the natural world?

    Compassionate Strength™ gently supports responding with care.

The Practice

Compassionate Strength™ is a three-stage practice of awareness: Kind, Kinder, Kindest™. At each stage, you learn to bring the practice into daily life.

Kind

A kind way to begin.

  • Self-kindness is the practice of being kind and caring toward yourself, as you would for a good friend, even when things feel hard.

    A starting practice for building inner strength and connection, whether you’re new to this or returning to it.

  • 10 minutes per day, 8 weeks

    A gentle practice designed to support wellbeing in a non-clinical way, where self-kindness and care become part of your daily routine. It helps you build the confidence to rely on yourself, maintaining the practice independently without needing external support or motivation.

    What’s Included:

    • Living Gently app (access to weekly self-kindness practices and content)

    • Daily 10 minute self-guided practice (new weekly practice with app guidance)

    • Practice journal (optional)

    • Weekly Themes

      Weeks 1–2 — Intention
      Weeks 3–5 — Care
      Weeks 6–8 — Self-kindness

Kinder

A kinder way to be present.

  • Mindful awareness is the practice of paying kinder attention to the present moment with openness and without judgement.

    A continuing practice for those seeking balance and connection just as they are, with no pressure to fix, change, or perform.

  • 15 mins per day, 8 weeks

    A gentle practice and non-clinical way to support attention and focus. Grow a daily habit of noticing the present moment with greater clarity and relational care with online practice support.

    What’s Included:

    • Living Gently app (access to weekly mindfulness practices and content)

    • Daily 15 minute self-guided practice (new weekly practice with app guidance)

    • Weekly online support (responses to practice questions)

    • Practice journal (optional)

    • Weekly Themes

      Weeks 9–10—Noticing
      Weeks 11–13—Understanding
      Weeks 14–16—Mindfulness

Kindest

The kindest way to be.

  • Compassionate Strength™ is a daily practice of self-kindness, mindfulness, and relational wellbeing. It supports a more compassionate way of relating to yourself, others, and the natural world.

  • 20 mins per day, 8 weeks

    A gentle practice that brings your full awareness into your everyday life, relationships, and the moments that matter most. A more connected way of being gently unfolds in how you meet each moment, with optional live group practice.

    What’s Included:

    • Living Gently app (access to weekly compassionate strength practices and content)

    • Daily 20 minute self-guided practice (new weekly practice with app guidance)

    • Weekly online support (responses to practice questions)

    • Monthly invitation to live guided group call (optional)

    • Practice journal (optional)

    • Weekly Themes

      Weeks 17–18—Integrating
      Weeks 19–21—Connecting
      Weeks 14–16—Co. Strength

Inspired by the self-compassion work of Kristin Neff, the mindfulness work of Jon Kabat-Zinn, and the Maori model of holistic wellbeing, Te Whare Tapa Whā, developed by Sir Mason Durie. Compassionate Strength™ practice is led by accredited mindfulness facilitators.

The App

Grow Compassionate Strength™ with the Living Gently™ app. Eight weekly self-guided practices to support your daily routine as you move through your practice.

Living Gently™

Subscription

Start your practice anytime for just a few dollars a week, similar to the cost of a gym membership.

  • Choose a subscription length that feels right for you 2, 4 or 6 months, or continue at your own pace. You’re free to cancel at any time.

    Begin with a free trial.

    About the trial: Calm Morning Pause—Over three gentle mornings, you’re invited to take 10 minutes to watch a pre-recorded calming video to pause, settle, and notice your experience and begin to explore a softer way of responding. It’s simple, short, and there’s no pressure. Just a chance to see how it feels to bring a little more calm and care into your day.

  • Grow a shared practice of care, awareness, and compassionate strength, where individual growth supports the group.

    Start with the Free Starter Guide, then book a free call so we can support your group setup.

Free Starter Guide.

Begin with a gentle introduction and a Free 3 Day Practice Trial.‍ ‍