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It’s that time of year again, for new beginnings, a fresh start, a healthier, more intentional outlook. Oh yes, that again! So often in January we feel the need, and the pressure, to improve our lives by getting rid of bad habits and adopting new routines to feel better about ourselves. But so many of us have mixed feelings about this, or even a cynical view, because we know that new year’s resolutions usually fail after the first few months of the year. Also, if we are to be compassionate with ourselves, we would like to approach this transition without the trap of thinking we need to be someone brand new just to be acceptable. So how do we commit to personal growth while still holding values of self-acceptance and kindness?
Devoted to the global dissemination of self-compassion practices, the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion supports our global community creating empowerment and well-being. Our commitment to spreading the transformative benefits of self-compassion is…
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The process of helping children grow self-compassion involves four steps, which are built upon the foundation of a caregiver’s self-compassion.
In this post (Part 2) we will look at the results of using mindfulness—the first component of self-compassion, and how the other two components of self-compassion—common humanity and kindness—also played a role in how self-compassion led to a healthier relationship for Hanna.
Healthy relationships are central to our physical and emotional health. Whether a relationship is familial, romantic, plutonic, collegial, or that of a patient and therapist, self-compassion benefits everyone involved.
Please read each statement carefully before answering. To the left of each item, indicate how often you behave in the stated manner, using the following scale: Almost never Occasionally About…
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Self-compassion involves responding in the same supportive and understanding way you would with a good friend when you have a difficult time, fail, or notice something you don’t like about…
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Join us in celebrating Certified MSC teacher, teacher trainer, author, and co-creator of the curriculum for CMSC’s Mindful Self-Compassion Teen Program, Dr. Karen Bluth!
Self-compassion involves responding in the same supportive and understanding way you would with a good friend when you have a difficult time, fail, or notice something you don’t like about…
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At the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, we are dedicated to continuously improving our programs to better serve our participants and teachers. With this commitment in mind, we are currently in…
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Overview Welcome to the journey of becoming an MSC-Teens Teacher! This journey requires a big heart and a passion for the well-being of teens. The 10-Week MSC-T Teacher Online Training…
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Overview Are you interested in teaching the MSC curriculum? There are several Prerequisites to meet before being accepted into the teacher training course and you are encouraged to carefully consider…
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CMSC 5-Day Silent Retreats CMSC’s retreats are based on the research and teachings of Drs. Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, the co-developers of the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Program, as well…
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Welcome to the Self-Compassion for Shame (SC – Shame) Course! This new program has been developed by Dr. Chris Germer along with a team of senior MSC teachers. All developers…
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Since the publication of Kristin Neff’s ground-breaking book Self-Compassion, there has been a surge of interest in the science and practice of self-compassion. This has often focused on the tender,…
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A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life. Chris Germer, PhD Have you ever wondered if there…
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The Introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion workshop is in a 2.5-hour pre-recorded format with Kristin Neff, Ph.D. Co-founder of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion and Co-developer of the MSC course. Through…
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To err is human. Try as we might, we each make mistakes from time to time. We may snap at family members, make errors at work, or forget to pay…
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Three research studies of adolescents and college students show that Self-Compassion has a positive impact on friendships.
A study of students in five different chinese middle schools over three consecutive years showed the more self-compassionate the adolescents were, the more prosocial and grateful they were.
By Center for Mindful Self-Compassion Does self-compassion buffer against the adverse effects of racial discrimination and is it protective among sexual-and gender-minority adolescents across racial groups? These are questions researchers…
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A growing body of research shows self-compassion is uniquely helpful for dealing with shame, perhaps the most difficult of human emotions.
Dr. Chris Germer discusses how each component of Self-Compassion lays beneath the three paradoxes of shame.
Research shows that self-compassion can support the creative process. One study found self-compassion to be positively associated with artistic achievement and another study found self-compassion to support creative originality in self-critical individuals.
MSC Teacher Lorelei Loveridge discusses how mindful self-compassion can alleviate the pressure creatives face to produce by allowing them permission to feel, express, and connect.
Self-Compassion And Quality Of Life
MSC Teacher Markus Bohlmann describes the interplay between self-compassion, and pride through the queer experience.
Self-Compassion research shows that not only does it support well-being in the LGBTQIA+ community, it buffers against the negative psychological impact of stress on sexual minorities.
Self-Compassion has a place within modern organizations and research has shown that it positively impacts both individual levels of burnout and empathy fatigue between groups.
