Strengthening the Heart

How can we expand our capacity to show up for this world wholeheartedly, even in the face of difficulty, suffering and pain? 

How might we open to life more so we can love and connect more deeply, even with those we disagree with?

Join Petrina Barson, and Tom Hardman for a 6-week journey into compassion. Extend your capacity to face suffering, your own and other people’s, with openness and resilience. Commencing July 2025.

Dr Petrina Barson
Tom Hardman

TESTIMONIALS

“This course is invaluable as a means to deeply explore what compassion is, how it affects us and those around us. Petrina is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. She personifies a compassionate presence with her kindness and gentleness. Her expertise is very much appreciated and I am very grateful to studying this experiential topic with her.”

“l found this course to be unexpectedly liberating in helping find a new default position of extending compassion to others as well as myself. While I have a long way to go, it was a wonderful step towards developing a mindfulness practice that underpins a new ability to see all living beings without feeling at risk of burn out or weakened personal boundaries. “

“Petrina facilitated the group so well. Thank you for creating such a beautiful space for us to ponder, grow, connect, and belong. It was so lovely to be amongst such an authentic group of likeminded and kind-hearted people who showed such respect and care for each other. “