Guided by Erik, A Safe Place is a mindfulness-based imagery practice to cultivate greater compassion and self awareness. You do not have to work hard in this exercise, let your imagination do the work. Imagery is often fleeting, and does not need to be visual. Allow all senses to be involved and mindfully notice how the body, mind and heart respond. All experiences belong to the practice, both pleasant and unpleasant. Invite your imagination to create a safe place that accepts you just the way you are, with whatever you may experience right now, including what you find hard to accept yourself. You can revisit the practice as often as you like, being open to what emerges in the moment. It does not need to be the same place as before. Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living (MBCL) is a deepening course for those who have already followed MBSR or MBCT. It is recommended you become familiar with the practice Breathing Space with Kindness before you do this one.