Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported, 8-week,
training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion.
Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical
expertise of Christopher Germer, MSC teaches core principles and
practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in
their lives with kindness, care and understanding. The three key
components of self-compassion are self-kindness, a sense of common
humanity, and balanced, mindful awareness. Together they comprise a
state of warm-hearted, connected presence. Self-compassion can be
learned by anyone, even those who didn’t receive enough affection in
childhood or who feel uncomfortable when they are good to themselves.
It’s a courageous attitude that stands up to harm, including the
harm that we unwittingly inflict on ourselves through self-criticism,
self-isolation, or self-absorption. Self-compassion provides emotional
strength and resilience, allowing us to admit our shortcomings,
motivate ourselves with kindness, forgive ourselves when needed,
relate wholeheartedly to others, and be more authentically ourselves.
Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is
strongly associated with emotional wellbeing, less anxiety, depression
and stress, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise,
and satisfying personal relationships. And it’s easier than you
think. After participating in the course, you’ll be able to: What To
Expect Program activities include meditation, short talks,
experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. MSC is a
workshop rather than a retreat. The goal is for participants to
directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke
self-compassion in daily life. MSC is primarily a compassion training
program rather than mindfulness training like Mindfulness-Based Stress
Reduction (MBSR), although mindfulness is the foundation of
self-compassion. MSC is also not psychotherapy insofar as the emphasis
of MSC is on building emotional resources rather than addressing old
wounds. Positive change occurs naturally as we develop the capacity to
be with ourselves in a kinder, more compassionate way. Prerequisites
No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to
attend MSC. Participants are asked to provide background information
when they register for the program. This course fulfills one of the
prerequisites for teaching MSC. More information available at
www.CenterForMSC.org.
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