A space to return to oneself with humanity
Autocompassion Espace Humain was born from the desire to offer a simple, respectful, and accessible space to explore self-compassion and mindfulness. The practices offered encourage the development of a more stable, curious, and compassionate presence toward oneself and others.
About Pierre-Luc Gauthier
Pierre-Luc Gauthier is a social worker and psychotherapist. He is interested in self-compassion, mindfulness, and approaches that support a more humane and peaceful relationship with oneself.
Through Autocompassion Espace Humain, he wishes to make these practices concrete and accessible, in particular through training, guided meditations and exercises that can be integrated into daily life.
About Julie Bergeron
Julie Bergeron is a psychologist. She is interested in self-compassion, mindfulness, and supporting people with various psychological difficulties.
Through Autocompassion Espace Humain, she wishes to offer a safe space, imbued with sensitivity, listening and kindness to promote a safe and supportive learning environment.
A respectful approach rooted in lived experience
We believe it's possible to develop new ways of responding to suffering without rushing things. Self-compassion doesn't require being perfect, positive, or always calm. It often begins with a modest gesture: acknowledging that the moment is difficult and choosing not to remain alone with what you're experiencing.
The proposed practices prioritize:
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curiosity rather than judgment;
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the safety and pace of each person;
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simple exercises to try out in everyday life;
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an inclusive vision of the human experience.
Resources to go further
Some meditations and exercises are inspired by the following works:
Germer, C. and Neff, K. (2019). Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion: A Guide for Professionals.
Lee, D.A. and James, S. (2013). The Compassionate-Mind Guide to Recovering from Trauma and PTSD.
Mindful's educational resources.