Experience the proven power of self-compassion.
Founded by Dr. Chris Germer and Dr. Kristin Neff to be the global leader in self-compassion training and practice.
For Beginners
Anyone can learn and practice self-compassion! Self-compassion has many benefits for you, your loved ones, and your community.
For MSC Graduates
Self-compassion is a lifelong practice. After a Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) course, continue to explore aspects of self-compassion through advanced skills workshops and classes.
Professional Training
CMSC offers Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher certification and professional development programs for healthcare providers, psychotherapists, educators, and more.
All Are Welcome
The purpose of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion is to alleviate human suffering and to improve the collective well-being of our world through the practice of self-compassion. Welcome, we are so glad you are here.
Featured Courses
August 6, Tuesdays 4-6pm PT, LOMSC with Laila Narsi
10 Week Live Online Mindful Self-Compassion
August 6 – October 15, 2024
(skip September 17)
This course meets every Tuesdays 4-6 pm PT (with a 3-hour online retreat on Sept 24, 4pm-7pm PT). Click here to view the Time Conversion Chart.
Parenting Children with Self-Compassion Workshop
August 27th, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm PT: Parenting can be challenging! Practicing self-compassion can help us manage the ups and downs of parenting, and modeling self-compassion can help our children grow self-compassion, too. Join Jamie Lynn Tatera, creator of the Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers program for this amazing workshop.
Live Online Mindful Self-Compassion
Multiple Times Available: Take MSC from the comfort of your home. Upcoming live online 10-week courses.
Self-Compassion for Shame 8 Week Course
August 1st- Sept. 26th (skip Aug 29), with David Fredrickson and Carolina Bautista-Velez
Tuesday from 9:00 – 11:30 am PT. Click here to view a Time Conversion Chart
DEIB Empowerment Series
This DEIB Empowerment Series Workshop will consist of 60-minute interactive sessions, each addressing a specific aspect of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Introduction to Self-Compassion for Shame: Antidote to Shame Workshop with Chris Germer and Carolina Bautista-Velez
September 4th & 6th 2024, 9am – 12pm PT
This workshop meets Wednesday and Friday, 9:00am – 12:00pm PT, you can check your local time here.
Monthly Feature Meditation
Meditation: Compassion for Self and Others with Chris Germer
Join Chris Germer for this guided meditation session, “Compassion for Self and Others.” In this guided practice, you’ll learn to cultivate deep compassion and kindness towards yourself and those around you, with a special focus on recognizing our common humanity within self-compassion.
We invite you to join Chris and our other our inspiring presenters this year for the first annual International Self-Compassion Day on July 20th, 2024. The focus this year is “Celebrating Common Humanity: A Self-Compassion Offering”, find more information about times and how to register here.
Our Latest Blog Posts
Self-Compassion and Pride
A Conversation with Sydney Spears, Ph.D., CMSC Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
DEIB and the Importance of Self-Compassion
A Conversation with Sydney Spears, Ph.D., CMSC Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Quick Six: Practices or reminders to pay attention to what it is you really need
Lisa Baylis, Certified MSC Teacher and CMSC Director of Education talks about reminders of what you could offer yourself to help you feel better in a moment of struggle.
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.
