On this page you will find a collection of meditations/visualizations that are presented in the Mindful Self-Compassion program as well as in the Compassion-Focused Therapy or Compassion Mind Training program. You are free to listen and download them for your own personal use only.

For more free Mindfulness Meditations mp3 audio you can visit our other website: www.bloomfieldpsychology.com.au where you will find more mindfulness meditations and informal practices to help to further reduce stress and to manage emotions.

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All of the following meditation are presented by Marie Bloomfield.

Mindful Self-Compassion Meditations

1. Self Compassion Break (12min)

The Self-Compassion break is a way of attending to yourselves, when we are struggling, in a comforting and soothing way to ease stress and promote resilience.

2. Soft Landing Meditation (7min)

In this short meditation we pause, to be present, to be aware of what is here now and to bring warmth and kindness to ourselves.

3. The Affectionate Breath (16 min)

This Mindful Self-Compassion core meditation focus on the awareness of the breath to calm the mind but also to cultivate positive feelings of comfort and appreciation.

4. The Affectionate Breath (10 min)

This Mindful Self-Compassion core meditation focus on the awareness of the breath to calm the mind but also to cultivate positive feelings of comfort and appreciation

5. Loving Kindness for Ourselves (17 min)

This second core Mindful Self-Compassion meditation aim to promote the personalisation of loving kindness phrases to meet our needs in the moment.

6. Loving Kindness for Ourselves (11 min)

This second core Mindful Self-Compassion meditation aim to promote the personalisation of loving kindness phrases to meet our needs in the moment.

7. Giving and Receiving Compassion (19 min)

This is the third core Mindful Self-Compassion meditation build on the affectionate breath and loving kindness for self and others by choosing compassionate words or images each time that we are breathing in and out.

8. Giving and Receiving Compassion (11 min)

9. Loving Kindness for a Loved One (16 min)

This is an introduction to the loving kindness meditation where we wish well for ourselves and for a loved one.

10. Compassionate Friend (20 min)

This is a visualisation initially presented by Paul Gilbert and modified to help us to discover a wise and compassionate presence in ourselves

11. Soften Soothe Allow for Emotions (20 min)

This is an informal practice presented as a meditation based on mindfulness and self-compassion practices to assist in easing difficult emotions

13. Soften Soothe Allow for Shame (20 min)

This is an informal practice presented as a meditation based on mindfulness and self-compassion practices to assist in easing difficult feelings of shame

Compassion-Focused Therapy or Compassion Mind Training Meditations/Visualisations

Visualisation of Compassionate Therapist/Worker/Helper Self (15 min)

In this visualisation, we are inviting you to reaffirm your intention to be compassionate to yourself and in the workplace, imagining yourself at your best.

Loving-Kindness with the three flows

In this loving-kindness meditation, you will be opening to the three flows of loving-kindness. That is, offering loving-kindness phrases to a loved one, yourself and others, while also opening to receive loving-kindness from your loved one.

Sympathetic Joy Meditation

Sympathetic joy is to delight in the happiness of others. It is a powerful way to connect with others and to cultivate a sense of belonging. Making other people’s happiness ours, increase our capacity for happiness.

Replacing the Inner Critic with a Compassionate Voice (20 min.)

In this exercise you are invited to make peace with the inner critic, to cultivate a Compassionate Self with a Compassionate Voice to motivate yourself in a way that is supportive, encouraging and empowering.