These offerings were created for those of us who weren’t taught positive self-talk or self-compassion — who feel challenged in relationships, and are looking for resources which can complement the work done in therapy.
Being in a group makes a difference. It helps us recognize our common humanity and reminds us that the inner work is easier — and richer — when we do it alongside others who understand.
To see additional videos on this an other topics please visit our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Pathofcompassion
Pathwork, Theology, and Yoga Philosophy Discussion
Monthly discussion with Kimberly Middleton and Letitia Graves-Dixon
Starting September 20, 2026 | Sunday 3-4:00p EST
*Offered by donation ($15 recommended).
Join Kimberly and Letitia as they offer a monthly discussion exploring spirituality and the intersections of Pathwork, Theology, and Yoga Philosophy.
What Do They Have in Common:
- Support reflection on life experiences.
- Facilitate integration of spirituality into daily life.
- Encourage increased awareness of God, a higher power, or connection to something greater.
- Offer guidance on navigating life challenges and emotional blocks.
Kimberly is a Pathwork Helper who continues to study yoga philosophy as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor (AHC) & Kripalu Yoga Teacher (RYT500).
Letitia is a Christian theologian who has studied the wisdom of the teachings in scripture through the lens of Catholicism, Evangelical Christianity, and the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church.
Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities (SCHC) Series – Building Resilience and Mitigating Burnout
Taught by Kimberly Middleton RN, RYT500, trained Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Teacher.
Registration opening in February 2027
Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities is a 6-week adaptation of the original Mindful Self-Compassion course. Activities include meditation, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. Skills offered during the course help to sustain compassion in the face of competing demands like technology/documentation, time pressures, and fatigue. Meditation experience is not required.
BRING A WORKSHOP TO YOUR COMMUNITY
Available for outreach workshops
Are you a librarian, wellness center director, or local business owner looking for engaging wellness information? Kimberly is available to offer introductory workshops at your location — accessible, engaging, and culturally responsive for people who are new to holistic wellness.
Introduction to Ayurveda
India’s 5,000-year-old system of holistic healing — understanding your constitution, seasonal self-care, food as medicine, and daily rhythms that restore balance.
Introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion
An evidence-based introduction to building resilience and self-kindness using the three core components of MSC: self-kindness, common humanity, and mindful awareness.
Ideal venues include: Public libraries | Wellness & yoga centers | Community health centers | Health food stores | Beauty salons & barbershops
Workshops can be customized in length (60–90 minutes) and content to fit your audience. Available in person in the Greater Washington, DC area and virtually. Get in touch about hosting.
Previous events
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) 8-week Virtual Series
Sundays June 7 -July 26, 2026 | 3-5:30 pm EST | $360 for Series
Offered by Kimberly Middleton RN, RYT500, trained Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Teacher.
Self-compassion provides resilience, allowing us to acknowledge unmet needs and motivate ourselves with kindness. It cultivates a courageous attitude that stands up to self-criticism, self-denial, or self-absorption.
The three key components of self-compassion are self-kindness, a sense of common humanity, and mindful awareness. Program activities include meditation, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices.
*MSC is not psychotherapy, the emphasis of MSC is on building emotional resources. Meditation experience is not required.
Cool • Calm • Rebalance for Summer
Sweetbay Wellbeing Studio, Gaithersburg, MD
Pitta-balancing workshop featuring a gentle yoga, cooling breathwork, and calming meditation to help you feel grounded and refreshed. In Ayurveda, summer is considered Pitta season—when the fire and water qualities of Pitta naturally rise. This can show up as feeling overheated, inflamed, or “on edge”. Our focus will be on cooling, calming, and hydrating practices to bring you back into balance.
Join us as we explore Ayurveda, a ‘sister’ practice to yoga and one of the world’s oldest medical systems. We will explore ways to nourish and support the body through seasonal changes and daily rhythms, using food choices, yoga/meditation & breathwork.
Sweetbay Wellbeing Studio, Gaithersburg, MD – Sweetbay Talks: Ayurveda as a Self-Care Practice
Creating Union: The Essence of Intimate Relationship (Virtual Study Group Series)
Offered by Kimberly Middleton RN, Pathwork Helper
The history of our relationships can reveal so much about our inner landscape. Coming together in common humanity and nonjudgmental self-observation, we will work to coax unconscious material out of hiding. As we aspire to incorporate full selfhood, freedom of choice, as well as the creative principles of love and compassion; we are encouraged to embrace all within us – both flawed and beautiful. Join us each Sunday for 5 weeks for a series based on the book Creating Union: The Essence of Intimate Relationship. No previous experience required.
Monthly Virtual Meditation Sundays 4:45-5:30p EST
No experience necessary.
Regular meditation develops a non-judgmental awareness that creates a greater acceptance of our thoughts & feelings and decreases reactivity. Research shows benefits of meditation include: stress reduction, improved sleep & memory, and reduced anxiety.
Monthly Pathwork Virtual Study Group Sunday 3-4:30p EST
With Kimberly Middleton, Pathwork Helper
Using The Undefended Self – Living the Pathwork by Susan Thesenga. A small group of interested people meet monthly to go through the book together. There are practices at the end of each chapter. Some we will do together, but most of them are useful to consider and work on your own. You will need a copy of the book.
“I read The Undefended Self years ago when I was in the transformation program. This time I’m listening to the online lectures and enjoying attending the study group to help me think more deeply about the concepts again.”
~Mary P. PTP Graduate
