Table 1.

Outline of the ICOP course.

Modules	Content	Exercises and homework
Module 1	Psychoeducation about the three-circle model and an exploration into what compassion is	Attention exercise: •Focusing on the breath Homework: •Focus on the breath, reflecting on the three-circle model, and drawing ones’ three circles
Module 2	Psychoeducation about our “tricky brains”; our compassionate self versus our inner self-critic	•Soothing the body, soothing the mind •Soothing stone exercise Homework: •Choose one of the above exercises/day •Explore your inner self-critic and your compassionate self
Module 3	Exploring our emotions and our “multiple parts”; how to develop a compassionate self	•Find a safe place •STOPP (Stay, Take a breath, Observe, Perspective change, Practise what works) Homework: •Choose one exercise/day •Explore your different /multiple parts •Try the STOPP exercise when in a difficult situation
Module 4	Exploring our inner critics: how to take care of it and be compassionate	•Calm the body Homework: •Choose one exercise/day •Reflect, explore, and take care of your inner critic
Module 5	How to use the compassionate mind when facing difficulties in everyday life and how to take a compassionate approach to the future	•Calm the body, calm the mind •Write a compassionate letter to yourself