The Course & videos
Welcome to the Self-Compassion Course for Children and Young People with Type 1 Diabetes
Hi there, and welcome! We're so glad you're here.
Living with type 1 diabetes can be tough sometimes—there are a lot of things to keep track of, and it’s normal to feel a mix of emotions along the way. This course is designed just for you—to help you be kinder to yourself, especially on the harder days.
Through learning about self-compassion, psychological wellbeing and practicing exercises, you’ll learn how to support yourself with the same care and understanding you’d show a good friend. You're not alone on this journey, and you deserve to feel strong, supported, and proud of who you are.
Let’s take it one step at a time—together. 💙
What you will learn
When I first began putting this course together, I wanted to make sure it wasn't just informative, but also incredibly supportive and user-friendly. You see, learning to manage your well-being alongside Type 1 diabetes can be tough, and we hope the engaging nature of these videos will be easy to access and playful in some parts. The videos are carefully structured to gently guide you through understanding your emotions, practicing kindness to yourself, and building resilience. I hope watching the videos fits right into your daily routine, without being overwhelming. We hope by the end of this, you'll have a whole new set of tools to approach your challenges with a much kinder, more forgiving mindset.
Curriculum
- Session 1: Introduction session and Course Overview (9:37)
- Session 2: What is self-compassion (10:22)
- Session 3: Our 'Tricky Brains' (14:53)
- Session 4: Intro to the Three Systems Model (13:32)
- Session 5: Diabetes Distress & Diabetes Burnout (11:04)
- Session 6: The critical inner voice (10:49)
- Session 7: The critical inner voice and our beliefs systems (12:46)
- Session 8: Common Humanity/Normalisation of suffering (8:11)
- Session 9: Compassionate Imagery (10:01)
- Session 10: Type 1 Diabetes and Self-care (9:32)
- Session 11: Recap of all previous sessions (10:36)
- Session 12: Completing the course & next steps (5:17)
Empowering
Embrace Your Strength and Thrive with Type 1 Diabetes
Supportive
Navigating Life with Type 1 Diabetes with Kindness and Care
Uplifting
Elevate Your Well-being with Self-Compassion Techniques