Celebrating Common Humanity:
A Self-Compassion Offering
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Our first annual International Self-Compassion Day has been an inspiring event! Sponsored by the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (CMSC), we invited you, your family and friends, co-workers, schools, businesses, and any communities you’re a part of from around the world to come together in a celebration of self-compassion. Thank you for attending!
International Self-Compassion Day aims to increase global awareness of self-compassion and this year, we raised $32,000 and counting to support CMSC’s mission to alleviate suffering and enhance well-being through the transformative practice of self-compassion.
2024 Morning Session
Christopher Germer
TOPIC:
Invitation to Common Humanity
Marta Alonso
TOPIC:
A Being Like Me
Mirjam Luthe
TOPIC:
Interconnectedness
Laila Narsi
Celebrating Common Humanity:
A Self-Compassion Offering
Cecilia Fernandez-Hall
MSC & Poetry
2024 Evening Session
Kristin Neff
TOPIC:
Cultivating Universal Qualities of Fierce and Tender Self-Compassion
Anna Friis
TOPIC:
Aroha: A Meditation on Love
Yuka Ebihara
TOPIC:
Reconnecting to Ourselves - a journey into our shared humanity and the diverse ways we relate to our bodies.
Benjamin Weinstein
Celebrating Common Humanity:
A Self-Compassion Offering
How You Can Get Involved:
Share Your Story | Sponsor | Support Our Mission
Do you have a personal story of how self-compassion has impacted your life? Share your experiences with us and inspire others by telling your story in video, audio, text, or email. Learn more or share your story here or click on the button below.
Additionally, if you’re interested in volunteering or sponsoring this event in 2025, please contact Mary Marcdante at marym@centerformsc.org.
You can support CMSC's mission to alleviate suffering and strengthen well-being globally through a tax-deductible donation. Every contribution of any amount makes a difference.
"Before self-compassion I had depression, negative body image, perfectionism and a fierce self-critic who kept me in line. Since learning the practices 12 years ago I no longer have depression, I feel great about myself and have so much more joy. I know how to give myself what I need when I'm suffering. My relationships are much better. I left a 25-year marriage that was abusive and now am in a wonderful relationship with a loving, supportive partner who also practices self-compassion. I'm also a breast cancer survivor and found self-compassion to be invaluable during my treatment." -Ellen A.
Thank you for helping us spread the word! Let’s continue to make International Self-Compassion Day a transformative experience for everyone involved. Together, we can build a more compassionate and connected global community.
Community Partners
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Community Partners for sharing International Self-Compassion Day with their communities. Your dedication in spreading global awareness of the proven power of self-compassion is truly invaluable and greatly appreciated.
Your donation truly makes a difference. Thank you!
International Partners
CMSC recognizes partner organizations around the world who offer MSC Teacher Training and who are currently connected to CMSC through shared development of best practices in MSC. We are grateful to work together to spread MSC around the world!
GlobalC Mindfulness y Compasión Training Institute
Spain
– MSC 8 Week Courses, and Teacher Trainings and other MSC Programming
Hailan Family Well-Being
China
– Teacher Trainings and other MSC Programming
Mindfulselfcompassion.it
Italy
– MSC 8 Week Courses, Teacher Trainings and other MSC Programming
MSC Formation
French-speaking Europe & Québec
– MSC 8 Week Courses, Teacher Trainings and other MSC Programming
The Self-Compassion Academy
Netherlands
– Upcoming Events
Sussex Mindfulness Centre
United Kingdom
–Upcoming Events
Tokyo Mindfulness Center
Japan
– MSC 8 Week Courses, Teacher Trainings and other MSC Programming
2024 Self-Compassion Champion Sponsors
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Ann Peterson Hyde
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Julie Potiker
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Jay Stinnett
2024 Compassionate Contributor Sponsors
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Bridget Whitlow, LMFT
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Delight in Parenting
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Valuable Leadership
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Mary R Crumpton
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Judith Hill-Weld
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Cathy Morano
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Sally Palaian, Ph.D.
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Tanja Scagnetti