By Aimee Eckhardt CDP Creator and Communications Manager Center for Mindful Self-Compassion April 19, 2019 -✹- As an MSC teacher, you know that your embodiment of self-compassion is your single…
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Guidelines for Permissions and Approval of Adaptations
The following guidelines are designed to facilitate widespread dissemination of the principles and practices of the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC™) program while maintaining the integrity and consistency of the program, the quality of teaching, and the intellectual property of Chris Germer and Kristin Neff
Call to Psychotherapists: Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy Peer Consultation Group
By Steve Hickman
Introducing new peer consultations sessions designed to share best practices in integrating self-compassion into your therapy practice.
Do you get a second chance at life?
By Dr. Cynthia Phelps
As an MSC teacher, you have the opportunity to be the missing link for those who want to recover.
The MSC Workbook Online Companion
Since the release of The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Chris Germer and Kristin Neff, MSC teachers around the world have been wondering how the release of this book could help…
Translators Link CMSC to the World
Translators are MSC’s “link” the rest of the world. How can we better support you?
My Journey to Teacher Training
Teaching MSC is a lifelong exploration, and we need each others’ help along the way.
The Man Barrier: Issues and Opportunities for Bringing Men into the Practice of Self-Compassion
Male cultural conditioning favors a bias toward developing so-called “hard” skills that are outwardly focused and do not involve gentle and tender emotions, as opposed to “soft” skills that are inwardly focused and involve softer, more vulnerable emotions.
Do you have a great idea for adapting MSC? CMSC’s new incubator may be able to help
By Steve Hickman
The future of MSC is going to be adaptations of the program. What can you dream up?
Shame and the Wish to Be Loved
By Chris Germer
Teaching the 3 Paradoxes of Shame in your classes
Updated Language for Course Readings for Your Participants
With the recent publication of the Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, MSC teachers now have a rich new resource to share with participants.
Free “Compassion and Social Justice” Webinar Offered for MSC Teachers
by Steve Hickman
Through a collaboration with the Courage of Care organization, CMSC is proud to sponsor this free webinar for MSC teachers to explore an important and timely topic.
2019 MSC Teacher Guide Now Available for Purchase!
The New 2019 Teacher Guide has been released!
New Years Message
by Chris Germer
I had the privilege of hosting the MSC Circles of Practice on New Year’s Eve day with MSC graduates and teachers from all over the world. As a community, I think we stepped beyond the usual new year “fix this and do that” and into a shared space of potential and power.
Teaching an 8-week Course with The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook
by Martin Thomson-Jones
Less pressure on teachers, more reinforcement for participants.
Zoom 컨설테이션 회기: 좋은 사례가 아닌 경우
모든 MSC지도자는 Trained Teacher가 되기 위해 반드시 그룹 Zoom 컨설테이션 회기에 참여해야 합니다. 그런데 컨설테이션 회기에 한번도 참석하지 않거나 10회기를 마치지 않고 MSC를 가르치는 선생님들이 있다는 사실을 알게 되었습니다. 그래서 CMSC는 trained teacher가 되기 위한 절차에 대해서 분명하게 알려드립니다. 일단 6박 7일간의 MSC지도자 훈련과정을 마치게 되면 여러분은 [훈련 중에 있는 지도자 (Teacher in Training)]로간주됩니다.이 때반드시 10번의 온라인 Zoom 그룹컨설테이션에 등록해야 MSC 프로그램을…
Zoom 网络督导：不仅仅是一个好主意
我们注意到，在世界各地有一些教授MSC的人从未参加或完整参加过成为静观自我关怀正式老师(Trained Teacher)所必须参加的Zoom网络督导——这是获得正式老师资质的必修课。这一令人警醒的消息促使CMSC进一步阐明和澄清我们关于教授MSC的政策，以及如何成为一名静观自我关怀正式老师。
MSC-T Teacher Training Comes to Australia
Teens often live in a world where they constantly feel under scrutiny. Every waking moment is filled with a sense that they are being watched, their flaws exposed as if under a microscope. They compare themselves to their peers and feel that they come up short. They feel inadequate, unworthy, and often consumed with shame. The feeling of emotional safety often eludes them.
Free Webinar: Recruiting Men for Your Self-Compassion Courses
As an MSC teacher, you have no doubt noticed that men tend to be a very small percentage of your classes. Learn more about the particular challenges most men face when considering and participating in MSC classes. This webinar will provide information about some of the underlying causes of this tendency as well as possible ways to engage men more effectively.
Policies for Hosting MSC Teacher Trainings
CMSC takes seriously our role as the world’s authority on self-compassion training. The format, content and teaching team for each TT are critical to their effectiveness so CMSC maintains close oversight and control of these programs.
Zoom Consultation Sessions: More Than Just a Nice Idea
It has come to our attention that there are a number of people teaching MSC around the world who have never attended or completed the mandatory group Zoom consultation sessions required of all teachers to attain Trained Teacher Status. This rather alarming news has prompted CMSC to further state and clarify our policy about teaching MSC and the process for becoming a Trained Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion.
Fill Classes, Gain Credibility, and Stand United with Your MSC Colleagues Around the Globe
With the recent publication and of the Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin and Chris, more people than ever are visiting the CMSC website to explore MSC courses in their area….
Teacher Festival Videos and Supporting Documents Now Available!
You can now enjoy all the recorded sessions of the 2018 MSC Teacher Festival! Please click here and log in to access the videos on Power School Learning. If you…
Let’s stay connected
At CMSC, we would like to have the most accurate and up-to-date information on all our teachers so that we can keep in touch and target our communications more effectively. For example, we are currently missing a lot of teachers’ geographical locations and language preferences. If you provide this for us, we can send you information that is the most relevant and timely for you.
Meet Beth Sternlieb, Mindful Self-Compassion Sponsored Retreat Teacher, co-leader of the upcoming Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Retreat, July 22-27
An Interview with Kimberly Sogge, MSC Volunteer Retreat Coordinator It was such a delight to spend an hour on May 1, 2018 reaching out from snowy Canada to sunny Los…
Meet the Mentor: Tina Gibson
Professional Biography: I am an experienced and passionate Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) and Mindfulness Teacher, having facilitated programs within the Education System (to both children and teachers), Cancer Support, Women’s Health…
CMSC Seeking Volunteers to Support Our Work!
As MSC continues to make its way around the globe and more people learn about the power of self-compassion, the non-profit Center for Mindful Self-Compassion has done its best to…
Free monthly online peer support sessions available for Trained Teachers of MSC
Have you gained your trained teacher status? The support you’ve received along the way can continue, as each month there are different dates and times to choose from to connect…
Deepening your practice with MSC silent retreats
“Go to the Forest, the Root of a Tree or an Empty Hut.” – Satipattana Sutta View all retreats taught by MSC Teachers Deepening your practice with silent retreats By…
On Teaching a Healthcare Adaptation of MSC
By Natalie Bell, Certified MSC Teacher Many teachers have asked about offering a shorter, adapted version of the 8-week MSC program. We know that for some populations, i.e. professional caregivers…
