From our friends at Sounds True, this video explains the premise of the Mindful Self-Compassion program.
Course Description
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Research shows self-compassionate people hold themselves accountable for mistakes yet they are less afraid of failure and are more likely to try again after failing. MSC is an empirically-supported 8-week program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion, co-developed by Dr. Chris Germer, a CMC senior advisor and co-founder of our Center.
Social worker and researcher Brené Brown interviewed Dr. Germer in a two-part discussion about self-compassion on her podcast Unlocking Us. She mentions CMC and this Mindful Self-Compassion course in the introduction. Rather than being a weakness, studies continue to show that self-compassion is a key factor of success in overcoming challenging life situations and supporting self-confidence.
We welcome you to explore Mindful Self-Compassion tools and resources, including guided meditation and a course overview, through the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (CMSC) website. See this overview of the themes explored over the 8 weeks and learning objectives and outcomes.
Registration for this program has now closed.
We will update this page once we select dates for our next MSC course. We offer this program once per year.
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MSC meets the prerequisite for Self Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) certificate program.
8-Week Course: Live online via Zoom, Eastern Time Zone, sessions are not recorded as this is a highly participatory program
Dates and Time: TBD, likely Fall of 2025, generally 2.5 hours each week
Retreat: Live online via Zoom, generally 4 hours, Eastern Time Zone
Sliding Scale Pricing:
Regular Rate: $540 - You are resourced enough to pay the standard rate for this workshop which covers our costs.
Assisted Rate: $360 - Your resources are limited and prevents you from paying the regular rate.
Supporting Rate: $725 - You are well resourced and would like to contribute to ensuring we can offer access to others.
Our registration system also offers pay-over-time options including Klarna, AfterPay, and Affirm.
We operate under Cambridge Health Alliance which is a public healthcare system. By paying what you can, you help others who are less financially able to do so. If you live in Massachusetts and would like to join mindfulness groups that are insurance billable, please visit our Mindful Mental Health Service.
No refunds after class starts.
Open to all, no prior mindfulness experience is necessary.
Course Participant Testimonials
“MSC helped me to welcome, soften, and let go of my inner critic. Practicing Self Compassion has changed my life.”
“MSC supported me, for the first time in my life, to have the courage to really see myself as I am, without a mask, the guard of my inner critic, or a fake outer smile.”
Why Mindful Self-Compassion?
• Learn the science and components of self-compassion
• Practice self-compassion to live in alignment with your values
• Gain tools to manage difficult emotions with greater ease
• Build emotional strength for dealing with daily stresses
• Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
Refunds
Full refund will be issued, minus $100 processing fee, for cancellation made up to two weeks before the start date of the training or course. 50% refund will be issued for cancellation in the period between two weeks and two working days before the start of the training or course. No refund is available if cancellation is within 2 working days before the start of the course or training or once program begins.
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