May Membership Mingle: Nurturing Everyday Wellness

This month we will be meeting at Lee Carlson's Center for Mental Health and Well-Being in St. Louis Park for a breakfast networking event. 

We will hear from Katie Rudek, a therapist and clinical supervisor, about self-compassion and radical acceptance, two related concepts that can be used together to promote greater well-being and resilience.

• Self-Compassion - the practice of treating oneself with kindness, care, and understanding, especially in times of difficulty or stress.
• Radical Acceptance - the practice of accepting reality as it is, without judgment, resistance, or avoidance. It involves acknowledging that some aspects of life are beyond one's control, and letting go of the idea that things should be different than they are. Radical Acceptance is not about giving up or resignation, but rather about finding a way to move forward in the face of difficult circumstances.

Together, Self-Compassion and Radical Acceptance can be powerful tools for managing difficult emotions, coping with stress and adversity, and cultivating greater self-awareness and resilience.
In essence, Self-Compassion and Radical Acceptance work together to help individuals become more accepting and kind towards themselves, and to develop greater resilience and inner strength in the face of life's challenges.

Join us for a time of networking and a brief discussion about these powerful topics.



Katie Rudek is a therapist, clinical supervisor, and COO at Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health and Wellbeing. She has been with LCC for over 8 years and uses Self-Compassion and Radical Acceptance regularly in her work with individuals, families, and groups.


About Membership Mingle:
From breakfasts to happy hours to lunch-and-learns, this monthly, informal networking series creates connections! Attendees have ample opportunities to share their one-minute commercial about their business or organization and learn more about businesses invested in our region. Hosted at Chamber member locations throughout the region, this series typically attracts individuals from a variety of backgrounds and industries. Investors in the program gain broad brand recognition due to the high volume of events held across our greater region throughout the year.