Learn to manage difficulty with more ease and kindness

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance our emotional well-being. While mindfulness increases our awareness of the present, self-compassion encourages greater kindness and understanding of periods of suffering. It also helps us accept our flaws and better understand our challenges.

MSC is a research-supported program developed by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer. Research on self-compassion have shown that it boosts happiness and improves relationships while reducing anxiety, depression and shame. Increased levels of self-compassion can transform empathy fatigue into wholehearted engagement with others.

Who should attend
All are welcome. It is especially beneficial for graduates of mindfulness-based programs, such as MBCT/MBSR. No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required. This program qualifies as the prerequisite for training as a Mindful Self-Compassion teacher.

Timing and Fees
Eight weekly sessions in addition to a silent retreat for a total of nine sessions.

When

Sunday, September 18, 2016, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Orientation)
Sunday, September 25, 2016 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Session 1)
Sunday, October 2, 2016 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Session 2)
Sunday, October 16, 2016 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Session 3)
Sunday, October 23, 2016 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Session 4)
Sunday, November 6, 2016 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Session 5)
Sunday, November 13, 2016 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Retreat)
Sunday, November 20, 2016 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Session 6)
Sunday, November 27, 2016 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Session 7)
Sunday, December 4, 2016 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Session 8):

Where
The Centre for Mindfulness Studies, 180 Sudbury St, Toronto, OntarioMap

Participants Will Learn To

Befriend their self–critic, develop self-compassion skills, and foster goodwill towards themselves and others. The 9-session program explores typical responses as difficulties arise.