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April 30, Fierce Self-Compassion 8 Week Course with Laila Narsi and Natalie Bell

April 30, Fierce Self-Compassion 8 Week Course with Laila Narsi and Natalie Bell

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Fierce Self-Compassion 8 Week Course with Laila Narsi and Natalie Bell

April 30th - June 16th, 2025

Prerequisite for registration: completion of 8-wk or 10-wk Mindful Self-Compassion Course, Fierce Self-Compassion Workshop, the 5-Day Intensive MSC Course or a MSC Core Skills Course.

This course meets every Wednesdays 9:00-11:30 am PT. Click here to view a Time Conversion Chart.

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.

But self-compassion can be fierce as well as tender.

Fierce self-compassion involves:

  • 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

This unique 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 recommended 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.

Meet Your Teacher

Laila Narsi and Natalie Bell are both a Certified Teachers of Mindful Self-Compassion: highly experienced in teaching both online and in-person.

Laila is also:

  • Co-Coordinator for CMSC Circles of Practice Public Offering
  • Certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher trained by Drs. Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer in 2014
  • Founder of The Mindful Self, offering Trauma Informed Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion services since 1997
  • Certified in EMDR Therapy and an EMDR Approved Consultant specializing in PTSD, Complex trauma, Stress, Mood disorders, and Anxiety
  • Childhood meditation practice nurtured by parents, continued interest in mindfulness, diversity, cultural studies, human rights, and international arts
  • Traveled globally, working with various teachers, including Dr. Christopher Germer, bringing MSC to trauma specialists in Kenya
  • Co-taught Making Friends With Yourself (MSC for Teens) intensive course in Kenya
  • Directly trained and mentored by Drs. Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach, Sharon Salzberg, and Steve Hickman

Natalie is also:

  • Director of Program Development at the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion.
  • Certified MSC Teacher and mindfulness teacher for UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center.
  • Practicing mindful awareness and meditation since 1985, with intensive training in an ashram in 1989.
  • Former Physical Therapist with 17 years of experience in hospitals, specializing in stress management and resilience training through mindfulness and self-compassion.
  • Co-author of the SCHC healthcare program and co-developer of the Fierce Self-Compassion and Self-Compassion for Shame 8-week courses.
  • Passionate about teaching self-compassion for any challenging situation and enjoys nature, hiking, swimming, and dancing as transformative practices.

Early Bird Pricing End April 16th. Registration closes April 28th 9am PT.

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Course Details

  • 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.


    This unique course explores the action-oriented side of self-compassion that begins with the inner work of fierce self-compassion. Previous 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.

  • Who Should Attend

    Prerequisite for registration: completion of 8-wk or 10-wk Mindful Self-Compassion Course, Fierce Self-Compassion Workshop, the 5-Day Intensive MSC Course or a MSC Core Skills Course.

    If you have any questions concerning your eligibility, please email our support team at hello@centerformsc.org. 


    This course is suitable for everyone who has completed the prerequisite instruction, including the general public, mental health and healthcare professionals, meditation and mindfulness instructors, yoga teachers, wellness coaches, and educators at all levels.

  • Fierce self-compassion involves:

    • 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

  • 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.

Course Objectives:

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

  2. Begin to recognize and transcend the blocks to drawing effective boundaries

  3. Learn to work with and harness your anger as a constructive support

  4. Identify your needs and give yourself permission to meet them

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

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

FAQs & Important Information

Continuing Education Credits

Fees for CE credits: $75 USD Purchase through the dropdown box, below the course title, above the add to cart button.

For those licensed outside California, please check with your local licensing board to determine if CE credit is accepted.

Feel free to email hello@centerformsc.org for any follow up CEU/CME questions.

In order to receive CE credits you must attend the whole course. Credit will not be given for partial attendance. There is also an online evaluation which must be filled-out after the workshop concludes. CE Certificates will be emailed 2-3 weeks after the course.

Psychologists:

This course offers 19.25 CE credit. CE Credit for this program is provided by UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. The UCSD Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The UCSD Center for Mindfulness maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

California licensed MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, LCSWs:

19.25 CE Credit may be applied to your license renewal through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CE Credit for this program is provided by UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. For those licensed outside California, please check with your local licensing board to determine if CE Credit is accepted.

Nurses:

UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP16351, for 23.2 contact hours. Please check with your local board to see if California BRN contact hours are applicable.

If I'm unable to attend, can I request a refund?

Our entire Refund Policy is located here: https://centerformsc.org/cmsc-policies/

We encourage you to review the Refund Policy in its entirety. Below is important information that we would like you to be aware of before choosing to make a financial commitment with us.

All refund requests must be made via the refund request form at the link above.


Refunds must meet specific terms of eligibility to include the reason for requesting a refund.
Our Refund Policy (at the link above) includes details on when we are able and are not able to issue a full refund.


All refund request forms are reviewed by a small team of our staff. We ask for your patience and understanding when requesting a refund.


If you have any questions after reviewing our Refund Policy, feel free to reach out to us at hello@centerformsc.org

Important Info: Mindful Self-Compassion is not a substitute for Therapy

Our programs are designed to teach participants the tools needed to develop and cultivate a mindfulness and self-compassion practice.

It is not a substitute for mental health care, personal therapy or medical treatment.


Personal safety and emotional wellbeing are the foundation of self-compassion training and you are primarily responsible for your own safety.

Teachers and facilitators are not expected or able to provide medical and/or psychological care. Course experiences may bring up challenging memories or feelings.

If you have a history with a serious mental health condition or other concerns you think may impact your ability to take this course, please contact CMSC or your healthcare professional to determine if this course is right for you. Your personal contact information may be used in the event the teacher or facilitator reasonably determines a need to call emergency services on your behalf.

Important Info: Productive Participation in Courses & Workshops

Participation is at the discretion of the teachers and facilitators at all times.

If, in the opinion of the teachers and facilitators, you are unable to participate productively and appropriately in the course or workshop you have registered for, you may be asked to discontinue.

Decisions of removal are to ensure CMSC provides the safest space possible for our participants and teachers. Please see our refund policy regarding necessary participant removal.