Saturdays
September 18 and 25
Course date
September 18 and 25 (Saturdays)
7 am – 10 am Pacific Time
9am – 12 pm Central Time
10 am – 1 pm Eastern Time
2 pm – 5 pm UTC
4 pm – 7 pm Central European Time
Zoom Link for Main Sessions: Join Here
Meeting ID: 861 8745 0852
Passcode: =1fiV=
Zoom Guidelines: CMSC utilizes the Zoom platform for this training. If you are unfamiliar with Zoom, please first review Zoom’s helpful audio, video, and Quick Start guides. You can also log in 30 minutes before the first session to troubleshoot your connection. Additional Support and practice opportunities (see further down this page for details):
Program Materials:
Session recording will be posted here within 48 hours of each Fierce Self-Compassion session. They will be available for viewing until October 31. They will not be downloadable.
Session 1 Recording
Session 2 Recording
All Self-Compassion Mentoring Groups and Affinity Groups: Join here
Regardless of your comfort with the Zoom platform, we ask that all participants try to log in at least 5-10 minutes before the sessions begin so that you can be settled and ready to begin.
Program Contacts:
For Zoom Technical Issues:
Chris Routh: [email protected]
For Registration or Payment Questions:
Gail: [email protected]
For CMSC Program Related Questions:
Laura Stein: [email protected]
For Continuing Education Credit Questions:
Kristen Prater:
[email protected]
For Self-Compassion Mentoring Questions:
Cassondra Graff: [email protected]
Laila Narsi for Affinity Groups (BIPOC) Questions:
Laila Narsi: [email protected]
Markus Bohlmann for Affinity Group (LGBTQ+)
Markus Bohlmann: [email protected]
Kristin Neff’s website: https://self-compassion.org/
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All times Central Time Click to join Zoom sessions All Mentoring and Affinity Groups are 1 Hour Please note: there will be a one hour break from 12-1pm Central Time before the start of all Mentor and Affinity Groups on Training Days September 18 & 25 |
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Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday |
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Friday | Saturday |
September 18: Main Session: 9am-12pm Mentor Session: 1pm |
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September 20: Mentor Session: 9am |
September 21: BIPOC Affinity Session: 9am |
September 23: LGBTQ+ Affinity Session: 9am |
September 25: Main Session: 9am-12pm Mentor Session: 1pm |
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September 27: Mentor Session: 9am |
September 28: BIPOC Affinity Session: 9am |
September 30: LGBTQ+ Affinity Session: 9am |
A unique aspect of Fierce Self-Compassion training is the opportunity to engage in virtual Mentor Groups while going through the program. Most trainings do not include this kind of opportunity. These extra Mentor Groups are designed to help you maximize learning and get a jump start on integrating Fierce Self Compassion into your life.
Engage with a highly trained and Certified MSC Teacher / Mentor for on-the-spot learning and application of Fierce Self-Compassion skills and teachings. Optimize your experience by attending additional interactive Mentor Groups.
Cassondra Graff, M.S., LCSW Certified MSC Teacher
Cassondra Graff, M.S., LCSW is a Certified MSC and MBSR teacher and Director of Mentors with the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (CMSC). She brings 22 years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist and mental health provider. Cassondra leads Mentor Groups designed to empower people to optimize the application of self-compassion into their lives. Cassondra believes in the power of compassion to help us survive, thrive and navigate life, especially in challenging times
Saturday, September 18, 1:00 pm Central Time Workshop Program Day
Monday, September 20, 9:00 am Central Time
Saturday, September 25, 1:00 pm Central Time Workshop Program Day
Monday, September 27, 9:00am Central Time
Laila Narsi, LCSW, CMMT, Certified MSC Teacher
Laila Narsi, LCSW, CMMT is a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher and a Trauma Informed Psychotherapist in private practice in Texas. She is also the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion’s Coordinator of Retreats and Coordinator of Circles of Practice Public Offering. Growing up on three continents, Laila has a deep respect and understanding of cultural and linguistics. She has travelled around the world working with several teachers cultivating her interests in mindfulness, diversity, cultural studies, human rights, and international arts. For more information, please visit her website at https://themindfulself.com.
Markus Bohlmann, Ph.D., MSC Teacher
Markus Bohlmann, PhD, is a certified MSC teacher and a certified instructor of MBCT. He is the team leader of the LGBTQ+ Affinity Group of Circles of Practice (CoP) at the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (CMSC), a public meditation offering (https://signup.centerformsc.org/).
Markus has a passion for teaching MSC to the LGBTQ+ community, in particular to other gay men. He loves travelling, chocolate, and wine, and he can be found cuddling with his new born nephew. To learn more, please go to www.markusbohlmann.com or email Markus at [email protected].
Schedule for Affinity Group Sessions: