Greater Self Compassion
in 9 Weeks
Most of us feel compassion when a close friend or loved one is struggling...
What would it be like to receive that same kindness and compassion
when you need it most?
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Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) is an empirically supported course, developed by Christopher Germer, PhD, a leader in the integration of mindfulness and psychotherapy and Kristin Neff, PhD, a pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion and is designed to help you do just that.
Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) Course
Tricia Stern, LCSW, MPH & Teresa Keller
Research shows that self-compassion is strongly associated with:
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emotional wellbeing and resiliency,
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better ability to cope with life's challenges,
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lower levels of anxiety and depression,
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healthy habits such as diet and exercise, &
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more satisfying relationships
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It is an inner strength that enables us to be more fully human—to acknowledge our shortcomings, learn from them, and make necessary changes with an attitude of kindness and self-respect.
Proven Results Based on Clinical Studies:
People who took this course showed gains in self-compassion, mindfulness, and various wellbeing outcomes. A randomized controlled study also found that the gains in self-compassion, mindfulness, and wellbeing were not fleeting, but were maintained at 6-month and 1-year follow-ups. You can read the results of the studies, as published in the Journal of Psychology, at the links below.
8 Classes plus a
Nourishing Retreat
Participate from Anywhere
via Zoom
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Saturdays
April 17th - June 12th
9:30am - 12:15 pm (EST)
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Retreat
May 22nd
9:30am - 12:30pm (EST)
"Participants learn how to treat themselves more like someone they care about, befriending themselves, cultivating a gentle curiosity about inner experiences, motivating with encouragement, and coping with difficult emotions with greater calm and ease."
How You Will Benefit:
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Understand the science of compassion and why it works!
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Appreciate your own strengths and innate goodness
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Motivate yourself with encouragement rather than criticism
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Handle difficult emotions with more grace and ease
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Better align your actions with your values and intentions
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Find more joy and satisfaction in your relationships
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Savor the good things in your life
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Manage caregiver fatigue
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Learn how to teach simple self-compassion to others
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Meet the prerequisite requirement to pursue advanced trainings at the Center for MSC
This program is designed to be experiential and includes:
Engaging discussions ~ Experiential exercises ~ Calming meditations
Small group interactions ~ Supportive home practices
This course does not require any prior training. Just bring your desire to learn and enjoy the benefits of more self compassion.
Psychotherapists, mindfulness teachers, and coaches will find benefits for themselves as well as their clients.
**This course fulfills one of the requirements of becoming a certified MSC Teacher.
Join us on this journey to greater self compassion
Welcome!
I’m Tricia Stern, LCSW, MPH and I am a Trained Teacher in Mindful Self Compassion and a psychotherapist with experience working with adults, teens, children, parents, couples and families. I am so excited to be teaching this Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) course!
I have found MSC to be incredibly beneficial in dealing with stress and difficult experiences both personally and in integrating it into psychotherapy with clients. My training has been grounded in attachment theory and how we learn to connect and feel safe, and I have seen the power of MSC in cultivating an inner sense of security and wellbeing. I look forward to sharing this gift of MSC with you!
-Tricia
Hi!
I'm Teresa Keller. I'm delighted to assist in this training, because I've seen what a difference greater self-compassion makes in people's lives. I'm a Mindfulness Teacher and Integral Life Coach and I like to combine practices informed by neuroscience with insight from the wisdom traditions in my work. Self Compassion is very highly valued by both. I'm looking forward to doing what I can to make your journey an enriching and joyful one.
-Teresa
Register Now and Save $145
MSC classes often fill to capacity.
We're limiting this one to 20 participants, to ensure a rich & supportive experience.
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If this feels like the right class for you, please sign up early,
to ensure you get a space.
This MSC course is a good value at $595
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If you register now, you'll
pay only $450
for the 9-Week course,
22 hours of live instruction,
a calming retreat,
plus email support.
Additional Benefits:
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Email support from your teacher and her assistant throughout the course - we're here for you!
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You'll be eligible to join free daily or weekly online MSC Circles of Practice after the course
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Reading material to help you go deeper and supplement what you learn in the live class
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One-to-One chats with your teacher or her assistant (if needed)
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Access to online recordings of practices and mediations
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This course meets one of the prerequisite requirements for:
​ ~ MSC Teacher Training
~ MSC Deepening Practice
Class Schedule:
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Week 1 ~ Discovering Mindful Self-Compassion
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Week 2 ~ Practicing Mindfulness
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Week 3 ~ Practicing Loving-Kindness
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Week 4 ~ Discovering Your Compassionate Voice
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Week 5 ~ Living Deeply
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Week 6 ~ Nourishing Retreat
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Week 7 ~ Meeting Difficult Emotions
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Week 8 ~ Exploring Challenging Relationships
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Week 9 ~ Embracing your Life!
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Register Now and Save $145
MSC classes often fill to capacity.
We're limiting this one to 20 participants, to ensure a rich & supportive experience.
​
If this feels like the right class for you, please sign up early,
to ensure you get a space.
This MSC course is a good value at $595
​
If you register now, you'll
pay only $450
for the 9-Week course,
22 hours of live instruction,
a calming retreat,
plus email support.
We'll be happy to refund your class tuition less a $50 registration fee up to 14 days before the start of the class. Sorry, no refunds after that date.