{"product_id":"2026-september-18-fridays-9-11-30-am-pt-fsc-8-week-course-with-laila-narsi","title":"September 18, Fridays 9-11:30 am PT, FSC 8-Week Course with Laila Narsi","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 18 - November 6, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFridays, 9:00 am - 11:30 am PT\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/worldclock\/converter.html?iso=20260408T160000\u0026amp;p1=tz_pt\u0026amp;p2=tz_bst\u0026amp;p3=1440\u0026amp;p4=tz_et\u0026amp;p5=tz_aet\u0026amp;p6=tz_cest\u0026amp;p7=136\u0026amp;p8=102\u0026amp;p9=tz_sast\u0026amp;p10=131\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/worldclock\/converter.html?iso=20260918T160000\u0026amp;p1=tz_pt\u0026amp;p2=tz_bst\u0026amp;p3=1440\u0026amp;p4=tz_et\u0026amp;p5=tz_aet\u0026amp;p6=tz_cest\u0026amp;p7=136\u0026amp;p8=102\u0026amp;p9=tz_sast\u0026amp;p10=131\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to view a Time Conversion Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSelf-compassion can be fierce as well as tender. Fierce Self-Compassion involves: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking action in the world to protect, provide, and motivate ourselves to alleviate suffering and thrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeing able to say “no” to others who are hurting us – Beginning to draw our boundaries firmly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaying “no” to our own harmful behaviors, so that we can be safe and healthy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGiving ourselves what we genuinely need – mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eScroll down for full course details\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #832727;\"\u003ePrerequisite for registration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 concepts are introduced at the beginning of the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions about whether this course is a good fit, please contact us at hello@centerformsc.org.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #116370;\"\u003eMeet Your Teacher\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaila Narsi\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLCSW, CMMT, CMT-P,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Certified Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion, highly experienced in teaching both online and in-person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"instructor__bio\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaila is also:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCo-Coordinator for CMSC Circles of Practice Public Offering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher trained by Drs. Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer in 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFounder of The Mindful Self, offering Trauma Informed Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion services since 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified in EMDR Therapy and an EMDR Approved Consultant specializing in PTSD, Complex trauma, Stress, Mood disorders, and Anxiety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildhood meditation practice nurtured by parents, continued interest in mindfulness, diversity, cultural studies, human rights, and international arts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraveled globally, working with various teachers, including Dr. Christopher Germer, bringing MSC to trauma specialists in Kenya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCo-taught Making Friends With Yourself (MSC for Teens) intensive course in Kenya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectly trained and mentored by Drs. Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach, Sharon Salzberg, and Steve Hickman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRegistration closes Friday, September 10 at 12:00 pm PT or when class is full.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscounts must be applied at the time of purchase and \u003cem\u003ecannot\u003c\/em\u003e be applied retroactively, refunded, or combined. For full details, please visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/centerformsc.org\/cmsc-policies\/\"\u003erefund and cancellation policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CMSC","offers":[{"title":"Registration","offer_id":52092938256682,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Registration + Continuing Education","offer_id":52092938289450,"sku":null,"price":670.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5090\/3338\/files\/FSC_8_Week_2.png?v=1726593738","url":"https:\/\/centerformsc.org\/products\/2026-september-18-fridays-9-11-30-am-pt-fsc-8-week-course-with-laila-narsi","provider":"Center for Mindful Self-Compassion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}