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Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens Teacher Training
Overview Welcome to the journey of becoming an MSC-Teens Teacher! This journey requires a big heart and a passion for the well-being of teens. The MSC-T Teacher Online Training establishes…
Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training
Overview Are you interested in teaching the MSC curriculum? There are several Prerequisites to meet before being accepted into the teacher training course and you are encouraged to carefully consider…
Self-Compassion Retreats
CMSC 5-Day Silent Retreats CMSC’s retreats are based on the research and teachings of Drs. Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, the co-developers of the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Program, as well…
Self-Compassion for Shame Course
Welcome to the Self-Compassion for Shame (SC – Shame) Course! This new program has been developed by Dr. Chris Germer along with a team of senior MSC teachers. All developers…
Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities (SCHC)
A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life. Chris Germer, PhD Have you ever wondered if there…
MSC Core Skills Workshop
Live Online with Chris Germer, PhD and Kristin Neff, PhD About MSC Core Skills Workshop The MSC program has been taught to over 250,000 people around the world by our…
Live Online Mindful Self-Compassion (LOMSC) Course
To err is human. Try as we might, we each make mistakes from time to time. We may snap at family members, make errors at work, or forget to pay…
Gifts of Service They Won’t Forget
A contemplation on the gift of service, giving ourselves self-compassion amidst the holidays and sharing that gift with others.
The Effects of Self-Compassion on Gratitude & Prosocial Behavior
A study of students in five different chinese middle schools over three consecutive years showed the more self-compassionate the adolescents were, the more prosocial and grateful they were.
Answering the Fundamental Question of Mindful Self-Compassion
It’s a simple question, really. But one that often brings on a state of perplexed astonishment when someone asks us.
CMSC Welcomes Natalie Bell as Associate Executive Director for Programs at CMSC
Natalie Bell, CMSC’s Associate Executive Director (AED) for Programs, believes that “MSC directly answers the need for caring and kindness that we each have.” We welcome her!
CMSC Welcomes Aly Waibel as Associate Executive Director for Professional Training and Operations
We at CMSC are thrilled to have Aly on board! Her amazing work at the Compassion Institute prepared her well for her role here, and having a fresh perspective from outside the CMSC organization will be invaluable.
Loving kindness even in times of difficulty: A guided practice
When we feel safely connected to others we begin to feel content and safe. This loving-kindness practice can help bring you out of your threat defense system and into your care system, where you are resourced rather than reactive.
Taking the Self Out of Self-Righteousness
Most of us understand the importance of doing good and standing up for what is just, but how might we discern being “upright” from being self-righteous? A dedicated mindfulness practice can help.
MSC in Vietnam: “Saving the World” by Letting Go
Letting go gave me just enough space to realize that love and wisdom, which were the essence of what we were teaching, were a circular flow, rather than unidirectional from me to the participants. That this essence was already the nature of all beings, and my role was to give space to this unfolding, rather than “saving the world.”
Study of 80 Veterans Shows that MSC is a Valuable Addition to Medical Pain Management Strategies
In a recent study by Dr. Greg Serpa and colleagues, it appears that teaching Veterans to meet their emotional and physical suffering with kindness had an impact on their medication use. “Our treatment system has medicalized pain management and then blamed and marginalized those who suffer for seeking the very thing our system has trained them to see as their best path for relief. Humans have used compassion to alleviate suffering for millennia. Isn’t it time to support those who are suffering with compassion training?”
New brain imaging study shows self-compassion training alters neural responses to chronic pain
A new brain imaging study shows that self-compassion training alters neural responses to chronic pain.
Building Inner Strength for Hard Times: Self-Compassion for Young Adults
In the new Embracing Your Life course, young adults learn ways of meeting emotional challenges unique to this age group. Adapted from the empirically supported Mindful Self-Compassion program, Embracing Your Life offers tools to become more resilient to anger, sadness, anxiety, and more. Needed now more than ever.
Rx when Parenting a Child with a Chronic Condition
Parenting a child with an illness or disability is very common yet remains a silent plight for many. Close to 20% of parents have a child with a chronic condition or disability, which is defined as any condition that has lasted or is expected to last for at least 12 months.
The Promise of Self-Compassion for Attorneys
Many lawyers may think that self-compassion is too touchy feely and that if they indulge in such feelings, they will lose their edge. While skepticism is understandable, research findings debunk some of the common misconception about the construct.
Chapter 8: Facilitating Group Process
Another excerpt from, “Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals”, this time about working with groups and specifically Trauma survivors. ““Safety first” is a general rule of MSC training and it applies particularly when working with trauma survivors. Like everyone else, trauma survivors like to challenge themselves, but they also need special instruction in how to titrate the intensity of their experience and return to safety.”
An ambitious vision for compassionate children’s television is steadily taking root with “Sophie and Friends”
Inspired by her experience learning self-compassion, MSC graduate Sophie Kirby wondered, “What if we taught kids compassion from the get-go? Imagine what their world could become.” Her ambitious vision for remarkable children’s TV is now ending its first season and going strong.
Program Adaptation Incubator Extends the Reach of MSC Program
The Program Adaptation Incubator (PAI) project was formed to support that vision of extending the reach and influence of self-compassion practice to more people, populations and settings.
Chapter 4: Teaching Self-Compassion (Excerpt)
The following is an excerpt from Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals by Chris Germer and Kristin Neff. Translations of the Professional Guide are forthcoming throughout 2020 and 2021. See…
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion
This excerpt from Chapter 1 of Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals, explains some of the essential elements of the Mindful Self-Compassion program and answers frequently asked questions. May this Professional Guide serve you and inform your teaching!
Bringing MSC to Healthcare Settings: Teacher Training Now Available Online
Healthcare providers have unique challenges in the workplace. For MSC teachers who wish to bring self-compassion training to this group, we invite you to join us in starting in November for a Teacher Training for the 6-week MSC adaptation for healthcare pros: Inner Resiliency Training for Healthcare Communities.
Bringing the Benefits of Self-Compassion into the Workplace: MSC@Work
Harsh, performance-oriented workplaces can take an emotional and physical toll on employees. MSC@Work, debuting in January, helps build the inner resource people need to thrive at work and in life: self-compassion.
Cultivating Kindness and Strength in the Face of Difficulty: Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion
Kristin Neff discusses the importance of deepening our understanding of self-compassion to include self-protection, self-motivation, and providing for ourselves.
Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals
Six years in the making, a comprehensive textbook describing the MSC program is now available.
