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February 7 - 13, 2026 In-Person Teacher Training Course

February 7 - 13, 2026 In-Person Teacher Training Course

$1,920.00 USD
$1,920.00 USD
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Approval Required: Purchase for this course requires application fee of $100 and approval. If you have not been given approval to purchase this course and wish to, please contact professionaltraining@centerformsc.org.

5 Day In-Person Teacher Training Course

Bethlehem Center in Nanaimo, British Columbia

February 7 - 13, 2026 with Lisa Baylis and David Fredrickson, and Noriko Harth assisting

The foundation for teaching MSC is to embody the qualities of mindfulness and self-compassion and to have an ongoing, daily practice. Becoming an MSC teacher is a wholehearted endeavor and a rich experience for those who choose to embark on this path. The teacher training pathway is designed for those who wish to teach the full 8-Week MSC course as well as those who would like to integrate mindfulness and self-compassion into their ongoing professional activities (i.e., psychotherapy, coaching, nursing, teaching, etc.) and individuals who have a professional interest in the field (i.e., researchers, administrators, etc.). Residential Teacher Training is an intensive course held at a retreat venue. Staying on site is typically required to avoid disruption, enhance group cohesion and deepen the experience.

Please Note: Cost of registration does not include accommodations at the Bethlehem Center will need to be made separately. Karley Burrows (guestservices@bethlehemcentre.com)
Accommodations: $95 - $135 CAD depending on which room participants choose. 
Accommodations Link (for participants)

Meet Your Teachers

Lisa Baylis, David Fredrickson and Noriko Harth are both Certified Teachers of Mindful Self-Compassion: highly experienced in teaching both online and in-person.

Lisa is also:

  • Well-being strategist for 20 years, specializing in self-care, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
  • Published author of "Self-Compassion for Educators" and creator of the AWE Method (Awakening the Wellbeing for Educators).
  • Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and bachelor's degree in Physical Education.
  • Extensive teaching experience as a school counselor in British Columbia and internationally.
  • Currently also serves as the Education Director for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, founded by Kristin Neff and Chris Germer.

David is also:

  • Psychotherapist, Certified MSC Teacher, and author
  • Worked with and learned from underserved and traumatized communities:
    • At-risk children and families
    • LGBTQIA+ community
    • Those affected by HIV/AIDS
  • Experienced a health crisis triggered by caregiver fatigue
  • Discovered Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) as part of his healing journey and is committed to sharing this inner resource with others
  • MSC Teacher Trainer for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
  • Member of the development team of the Self-Compassion for Shame curriculum

Noriko is also:

  • Certified MSC & Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Instructor
  • MBSR/MSC Teacher Trainer and Mentor
  • Teaching MBSR and MSC since 2014
  • Born in Japan, moved to the States in 1985
  • Finds balance and identity between Japanese and American cultures through mindfulness and compassion practices
  • Believes mindfulness and compassion have transformed her life and continue to help her grow
  • Passionate about sharing mindfulness and compassion practices with others
  • Mission to share what she has learned and continues to learn with the community

Registration Closes February 2nd at 3pm PT 

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Additional Information

  • Continuing Education Credits

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

    Psychologists: Continuing Education 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. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This course offers 32.0 CE credit. 

    California licensed MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, LCSWs: Continuing Education 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. 32.0 CE credit may be applied to your license renewal through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. 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 38.25 CE credit.

  • Learning Objectives

    At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

    • Develop and apply personal practice of responding to difficult emotions with mindfulness and compassion
    • Describe current basic theory and research on self-compassion
      Identify the core themes and practices presented in each of the eight group sessions of MSC, plus the retreat day
    • Develop and implement the skills necessary to facilitate MSC groups, including how to guide meditation, teach from each participant’s direct experience, and facilitate group cohesion
    • Identify obstacles to mindful self-compassion practice and strategies for overcoming them
    • Practice and demonstrate a mindful and compassionate embodied stance toward students of the MSC program as they confront challenges to their practice

FAQs & Important Information

How do I purchase Continuing Education credits for this course?

*Must attend all classes live to receive credits.

Please see the dropdown box, below the course title, above the add to cart button to purchase.

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.

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: 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.

Teacher Training Attendance Policy

Your attendance is required for all live session of Teacher Training to be able to move onto the next step of Training (Teacher Training Practicum).