An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Friday, repeating until May 24, 2019
Having compassion for oneself is really no different than having compassion for others. Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported, 9-session, training program designed to cultivate the skills of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research and clinical work of Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.
As a group of teachers working amongst each other in an academic environment, this course is a unique opportunity to learn with and support each other while we explore how mindfulness opens us to the present moment and how self-compassion brings us what we most need.
Program activities include: short talks, experiential exercises, group discussion, guided meditation and home practices. The goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for exploring how we typically respond when difficult emotions arise and to provide tools for becoming a warm and supportive companion to ourselves. The emphasis of the program is on enhancing emotional resources and personal capacities. The retreat portion of the series is a powerful opportunity for participants to practice and deepen their experience of mindful self-compassion.
This course is designed for MSC in the workplace in an academic setting.
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC): Together, mindfulness and self-compassion comprise a state of warm, connected presence during difficult moments in our lives. Mindfulness is the first step—turning with loving awareness toward difficult experience (thoughts, emotions, and sensations). Self-compassion comes next—bringing loving awareness to ourselves. MSC is co-developed by Dr. Christopher Germer, a senior adviser of the CHA Center for Mindfulness and Compassion. Click here to read more about MSC!
Open to: individuals with all levels of mindfulness and meditation experience, including beginners.
This course will be co-lead with Susie Fairchild, Trained MSC Teacher
Mindful Self-Compassion is an 8-Week holistic wellness program that combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance emotional resilience. Participants learn to turn toward and acknowledge difficult thoughts and feelings (such as inadequacy, sadness, anger, confusion) with mindfulness and respond with kindness rather than self-criticism. Research has shown that self-compassion enhances emotional wellbeing.
This course is based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to open to the present moment, feel connected to self and others and respond with compassion.
Mindful Self-Compassion is an 8-Week holistic wellness program that combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance emotional resilience. Participants learn to turn toward and acknowledge difficult thoughts and feelings (such as inadequacy, sadness, anger, confusion) with mindfulness and respond with kindness rather than self-criticism. Research has shown that self-compassion enhances emotional wellbeing.
This course is based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to open to the present moment, feel connected to self and others and respond with compassion.
Complete 8-week course, utilizing the most current curriculum and materials, offered by a certified teacher of MSC.
In this course, Emily guides participants in how to integrate Mindfulness and Self Compassion in a real way that has been life-transforming for many. The Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program was developed by Kristin Neff, a pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion (www.Self-Compassion.org) and Christopher Germer, PhD. Research has shown that self-compassion greatly enhances emotional well-being. It boosts happiness, reduces anxiety and depression, and can even help maintain healthy lifestyle habits such as diet and exercise.
Most of us feel compassion when a close friend is struggling. What would it be like to receive the same caring attention whenever you needed it most? All that’s required is shift in the direction of our attention—recognizing that as a human being, you, too, are a worthy recipient of compassion.
In this program, you’ll learn:
A randomized, controlled trial demonstrated that the MSC program significantly increased self-compassion, compassion for others, mindfulness, and life satisfaction, as well as decreased depression, anxiety and stress. Improvements were linked to how much a person practiced mindfulness and self-compassion in their daily lives.
Cost: $500, including all taxes (10% discount for students or those without employment).
Silent Retreat & workbook included in this price.
Some scholarship rates are available (please contact Emily for more information at info@emilymoody.com).
Official receipts are provided as psychotherapist or social worker and 24 CE credits are available with the Order of Quebec Psychologists for this course.
Emily Moody (MSW, MFT, MA) is a psychotherapist and couple/family therapist with a longstanding private practice that blends mindfulness-based approach with classical psychotherapy. She has participated in mindfulness training under the direction of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, and has been teaching the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course for 7 years. Emily is the author of Thai Yoga Therapy for Your Body Type and has taught mindfulness courses at various educational and health institutes across Montreal. Emily is the process of becoming a Certified MSC teacher under the supervision of Michelle Becker.
Complete 8-week MSC course offered in our comfortable meditation and training center in Northampton, MA.
This tender, transformative and potent course will help you learn Mindful Self-Compassion, rather than just learn about MSC.
During the 8 weeks, you will experience meditation, self-inquiry and reflective exercises. You will have the opportunity to listen, learn and contemplate a variety of formal and informal practices to help you befriend the moment, yourself and any difficulties that you face.
This is what my MSC Graduates are saying:
“I’ve found it life-changing! It really has changed the way I feel about myself… It’s left me with a really great sense of joy, self-belief, more self- acceptance and has also helped me overcome some long-held negative beliefs. I am eternally grateful.” Sarena
“MSC has absolutely changed my life! It’s the best course I’ve ever done. It’s got into every single part of my life…” Rosa
“I’ve learnt a lot about myself… Investing this time in ‘you’ is more important than I realised.” Kieran
But don’t take their word for it! Join me and discover the magic of MSC for yourself :0)
Graduates are welcome to resit this training. This space has disabled friendly facilities - however, there are 2 small steps into the venue. Every effort is made to ensure you are comfortable throughout the sessions :0)
This beautiful and potent course will help you learn Mindful Self-Compassion, rather than just learn about MSC. During the 8 weeks, you will experience meditation, self-inquiry and reflective exercises. You will have the opportunity to listen, learn and contemplate a variety of formal and informal practices to help you befriend the moment, yourself and any difficulties that you face.
Graduates of this course say:
“It helps you relax with who you are.”
“Everyone’s allowed to be who they are in the moment.”
“Investing this time in me, was more important than I realised…”
“This course gives you timeout for you and some amazing skills…”
But don’t take their word for it! Join me and discover the magic of MSC for yourself :0)
This space has disabled friendly facilities - however, there are 2 small steps into the venue. Every effort is made to ensure you are comfortable throughout the sessions :0)
