Mindful Self-Compassion Courses
Introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion (Free) on Zoom
Learn three core elements of self-compassion
Experience a self-compassion practice for moments of difficulty
Receive resources to learn and practice MSC
More intro sessions coming soon
Online Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Program
Next course dates to be announced soon.
Join us from anywhere for the empirically-supported Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program to pause, rest and reflect, and to gently expand your capacity to navigate life’s many ups and downs with a bit more compassion, wisdom and ease.
This course includes 23 hours of training and practice. It is an immersive exploration of self-compassion, offering highlights of relevant research and theory, self-compassion meditations and exercises, discussions, and a retreat — with time between sessions to apply what you learn about self-compassion to your own life.
Course Objectives- The course aims to help participants to:
Access self-compassion in daily life
Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
Transform challenging relationships
Manage burnout and caregiving fatigue
Practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation
Engage in compassionate listening
This course is the empirically supported Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program, developed by Drs. Kristin Neff and Chris Germer.
Attending the MSC course is a prerequisite for MSC teacher training and for the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy Certificate Program offered through the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion.
Short-course in Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) - Next dates yet to be announced.
6-week series with 1-hour sessions
Learn and integrate informal self-compassion practices into daily life
Take time just for you to relax, turn inward, and explore befriending yourself in new and meaningful ways. This course includes 6 hours of training and practice focused on informal self-compassion practices for daily life.
Course themes include:
Practicing self-compassion / Self-compassion and mindfulness practices for daily life and moments of stress
Discovering your compassionate voice / An exercise focused on motivation with compassion
Self-compassion and resilience / A practice for working with difficult emotions
Addressing burnout / A practice for compassion with equanimity
Living deeply / Journaling to reconnect with your values