Mindful Self-Compassion

MSC Program Testimonial: “This course has really helped me set a foundation for self-care. I feel more empowered. I have been able to be easier on myself and value myself with more self-worth every day."

Learn to manage difficulty with more ease and kindness.

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance our emotional well-being.

While mindfulness increases our awareness of the present, self-compassion encourages greater kindness and understanding of periods of suffering. It also helps us accept our flaws and better understand our challenges.

MSC is a research-supported program developed by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer.

Research on self-compassion has shown that it boosts happiness and improves relationships while reducing anxiety, depression and shame.

Increased levels of self-compassion can transform empathy fatigue into wholehearted engagement with others.

Participants Will Learn

Befriend their self–critic, develop self-compassion skills, and foster goodwill towards themselves and others.

Our MSC program explores typical responses as difficulties arise.

Who Should Attend

All are welcome. No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required.

MSC is especially beneficial for graduates of mindfulness-based programs, such as MBCT/MBSR.

This program qualifies as the prerequisite for training as a Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher as well as a prerequisite for training as a Making Friends with Yourself (MFY) teacher.