Mindful Self-Compassion

WORKING WITH LIFE’S DIFFICULTIES

Note: this is a GRADUATE course.

Mindfulness Self Compassion – 8-week group program

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.

Fortunately, self-compassion is a skill that can be learned! Over the 8 sessions, you will learn core principles and practices that enable you to respond to life’s difficult moments with kindness, understanding, and greater centeredness. MSC is a research-supported program developed by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer. 

Recent research: demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with:

  • emotional wellbeing

  • reduced anxiety, stress

  • decreased depression

  • maintenance of healthy life habits such as diet and exercise

  • satisfying personal relationships.

Benefits: Self-compassion practices teach us how to:

  • handle difficult emotions with greater ease

  • motivate ourselves with kindness rather than criticism

  • increase our emotional strength & resilience

  • admit our shortcomings & forgive ourselves when needed

  • relate wholeheartedly to others & be more authentically ourselves

Class Description:

  • The science of self-compassion, and why most of us neglect this essential skill

  • How to become more confident, resilient, joyful, and motivated

  • Simple practices to transform your moments of suffering into moments of love

Who should attend:

Individuals looking to befriend their self–critic, develop self-compassion skills, and foster goodwill towards themselves and others. The MSC program explores typical responses as difficulties arise.

Details:

  • 8 weeks of 2-hour sessions, with an optional half-day mini retreat

  • Each session includes practices of meditation, mindful movement, group sharing, and other exercises to learn how to apply self-compassion mindfulness in daily life

  • Groups size 8 - 12 participants

  • Free handouts, videos, and recordings to support your home practice

  • Virtual via Zoom link

Fee: $550 + gst

Includes over 20hrs of class time, Home Practice Manual, & guided mindfulness meditation audio recordings.


For more information, contact Pam Hauck at

pam@prhcounsellingservices.com