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30 Days of Self-Compassion Phrases

We invite you to sign up for a free email series, "30 Days of Self-Compassion Phrases," with brief daily reminders to embrace kindness and care for yourself.

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10 Self-Compassion Practices for Times of War and Trauma

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  • What We Carry Forward: What 5,000 People Taught Me About Belonging

    What We Carry Forward: What 5,000 People Taught...

    Organizing CMSC's Midyear Renewal Retreat was both humbling and inspiring. Our team  planned for months to coordinate the sessions, speakers, and opportunities for people to connect. And what ultimately brought...

    What We Carry Forward: What 5,000 People Taught...

    Organizing CMSC's Midyear Renewal Retreat was both humbling and inspiring. Our team  planned for months to coordinate the sessions, speakers, and opportunities for people to connect. And what ultimately brought...

  • I Didn’t Know I Could Love Myself!

    I Didn’t Know I Could Love Myself!

    Reflections on the Worldwide Growth of Mindful Self-Compassion: By Chris Germer, PhD, CMSC Co-Founder Even 16 years after Kristin Neff and I started teaching MSC (Mindful Self-Compassion), whenever I hear those...

    I Didn’t Know I Could Love Myself!

    Reflections on the Worldwide Growth of Mindful Self-Compassion: By Chris Germer, PhD, CMSC Co-Founder Even 16 years after Kristin Neff and I started teaching MSC (Mindful Self-Compassion), whenever I hear those...

  • The Kindness Effect: How Self-Compassion Shapes How We Show Up

    The Kindness Effect: How Self-Compassion Shapes...

    In a world that feels rushed and divided, kindness can seem naïve — yet it remains one of our greatest strengths. Discover how self-compassion shapes the way we show up...

    The Kindness Effect: How Self-Compassion Shapes...

    In a world that feels rushed and divided, kindness can seem naïve — yet it remains one of our greatest strengths. Discover how self-compassion shapes the way we show up...

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