Fierce Self-Compassion 8-week Course

This unique 8-week course explores the action-oriented side of self-compassion that begins with the  inner work of fierce self-compassion. Prior experience with self-compassion is required before taking this course. This course will take you one step further as you learn how self-compassion can help you speak up and claim your power.

About the Course

Since the publication of Kristin Neff’s ground-breaking book Self-Compassion, there has been a surge of interest in the science and practice of self-compassion. This has often focused on the tender, nurturing aspect of self-compassion, which involves “being with” ourselves in a compassionate way.

Fierce Self-Compassion Includes:

Taking action in the world to protect, provide, and motivate ourselves to alleviate suffering and thrive.

Being able to say “no” to others who are hurting us - Beginning to draw our boundaries firmly.

Saying “no” to our own harmful behaviors, so that we can be safe and healthy.

Giving ourselves what we genuinely need – mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

Course Objectives:

1. Describe how the three key components of self-compassion manifest when protecting ourselves, providing for our needs, and motivating change

2. Assess and transcend the blocks to drawing effective boundaries

3. Utilize emotions such as anger as a constructive support

4. Identify personal needs and discuss how you can meet them with self-compassion

5. Develop skills to motivate yourself with encouragement rather than criticism

6. Explain how fierce self-compassion can be utilized for social change

More Information

  • Who Should Attend:

    Prerequisite for registration: Some familiarity with self-compassion is recommended. This may come from a previous MSC course, Circles of Practice, the MSC Workbook, reading MSC books, personal practice, or other learning experiences. Foundational MSC concepts are included in the program, along with opportunities to explore self-compassion in more active ways, including motivating, providing for, and protecting ourselves.


    If you have any questions about whether this is a good fit, please email our support team at hello@centerformsc.org. 


    This course is suitable for the general public, mental health and healthcare professionals, meditation and mindfulness instructors, yoga teachers, wellness coaches, and educators at all levels.

  • Scholarships

    A limited number of scholarships are available. You can apply for a scholarship using the Scholarship Application. Places will be offered in  the order application forms are received. Places are confirmed once payment is received. (Please note that scholarships are based on personal financial need, separate from being financially over-extended or over-committed.)


    Access to Materials and Session Recordings

    After you complete each course or workshop, you'll have access to the content for 90 days if you want to review it at your convenience.


    Please note that we will record each live session, and the recordings will be available within 48 hours in the respective lesson of the course.

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