What is Self-Compassion?

Self-Compassion promotes emotional resilience, reduces anxiety and depression, and helps individuals recover from stress and burnout by fostering a more balanced and supportive relationship with themselves.

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New to Mindful Self-Compassion?

Our 10 Week LOMSC Courses are a great way to start your MSC Pathway. Join us for a free 1-hour information session here. You can receive $100 off the full registration fee of $595 for coming to the Introductory Session (not valid with other discount codes). Please note you may take any of the intro sessions offered to receive this discount, it does not need to be with the teacher you intend to take the course with.

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Our Founders

The Center for Mindful Self-Compassion(CMSC) was founded in 2012 by Dr. Chris Germer and Dr. Kristin Neff to be the global leader in self-compassion training and practice. The Center is a US-based nonprofit that serves students and certifies MSC teachers internationally. Through online and in-person public programs, workshops, and professional training, we create a world that is kinder, healthier and more enjoyable for all.

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    This time of year can bring a mix of excitement and anxiety, and practicing self-compassion can be a powerful way to navigate these emotions. Parenting with self-compassion involves nurturing ourselves...

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    Self-Compassion and Pride

    When Pride season arises, many LGBTQIAP2S+ people encounter questions as to why pride celebrations are important.  I’ve been asked many times why we need a pride celebration and why “straight...

  • Research: Self-Compassion Applied to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

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    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 have set out to answer.

    Research: Self-Compassion Applied to Diversity,...

    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 have set out to answer.

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