Essentials of Self-Compassion Workshop
Live Online with Kristin Neff
Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
October 11, Essentials of Self-Compassion Workshop with Kristin Neff
October 11, Essentials of Self-Compassion Workshop with Kristin Neff
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Learn the essentials of self-compassion practice in this workshop with MSC co-founder Kristin Neff, Ph.D.
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PT / 12:00 - 3:00 pm ET
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Self-compassion involves treating ourselves kindly, like we would a good friend we cared about. Rather than continually judging and evaluating ourselves, self-compassion involves generating kindness toward ourselves as imperfect humans, and learning to be present with the inevitable struggles of life with greater strength and balance. It motivates us to make needed changes in our lives not because we’re worthless or inadequate, but because we care about ourselves and want to lessen our suffering.
Research shows that self-compassion is one of the most powerful sources of coping and resilience we have available to us, enhancing both mental and physical health. It is also a skill we can learn and practice.
This workshop will provide an introduction to the basic concepts and research on self-compassion through lecture, discussion, and experiential exercises. You will gain practical tools to bring it into your daily life, including how to support yourself in difficult moments; work with distressing emotions; and motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism.
The workshop is relevant for the general public as well as to practicing mental health professionals.
Registration will close October 10th.
Learn the essentials of self-compassion practice in this workshop.
Self-compassion involves treating ourselves kindly, like we would a good friend we cared about. Rather than continually judging and evaluating ourselves, self-compassion involves generating kindness toward ourselves as imperfect humans and learning to be present with the inevitable struggles of life with greater ease. It motivates us to make needed changes in our lives not because we’re worthless or inadequate, but because we care about ourselves and want to lessen our suffering.
This introductory workshop will provide some of the essential ideas and key practices of the 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion in a brief format. It will provide simple tools for responding in a kind, compassionate way when we experience painful emotions. Through discussion and experiential exercises, you will gain practical skills to help bring self-compassion into your daily life. You will learn how to stop being so hard on yourself; handle difficult emotions with greater ease; and motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism. This course is relevant for the general public as well as for practicing mental health professionals.
Details
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Live Online Workshop
This workshop with MSC co-founder Kristin Neff, Ph.D. is live and online through zoom. Once you register for the course you will receive a welcome email with details about how to gain access to the zoom link and any other details needed.
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Access to Materials and Session Recordings
After you complete the 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 the live session, and the recording will be available within a few days of the conclusion of the workshop. -
Who Should Attend
This workshop is relevant for the general public as well as to practicing mental health professionals. It is open to all who are interested in the practice and proven power of self-compassion. Prerequisites Needed: None, all are welcome to attend.
About Kristin Neff
CMSC Co-Founder
Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion more than twenty years ago.
She has been recognized as one of the most influential researchers in psychology worldwide. She is author of the bestselling book Self-Compassion and her latest book is
Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive. Along with her colleague Chris Germer, she developed the empirically-supported Mindful Self-Compassion program and founded the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. They co-wrote the best-selling The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook. For more info go to self-compassion.org.
FAQs & Important Information
If I'm unable to attend, can I request a refund?
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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.
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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.