Self-Compassion for Shame Course
8 Week Live Online Course
February 26, Wednesdays 9-11:30am PT, Self-Compassion for Shame 8 Week Course
February 26, Wednesdays 9-11:30am PT, Self-Compassion for Shame 8 Week Course
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February 26th - April 23rd (skip Mar 26), with Chris Germer, Natalie Bell, Laila Narsi
This course meets every Wednesday from 9:00 - 11:30 am PT. Click here to view a Time Conversion Chart.
- What would happen if you were able to care for yourself when you felt shame, rather than being immobilized by fear, attacking yourself, or zoning out?
- How would your life be different if you could meet shame with compassion and stay connected, think in a balanced way, and make wise, healthy choices?
- Mindfulness of Shame
- Origins of Shame
- Self-criticism
- Body shame
- Self-forgiveness
- Hidden Parts
- Social justice
- 96% would recommend the course
- 96% said their experience of shame changed as a result of the course
- 89% would consider taking the course again
- 85% had better mental and emotional wellbeing after the course
After learning about the theory and research on shame, you’ll have an opportunity to explore the personal and cultural causes of shame in your own life within the context of self-compassion.
- Fridays, 9-10 am PT
- Fridays, 10-11 am PT
- Mondays, 4-5 pm PT
- Mondays, 9-10 am PT
Registration Closes 5pm PT, February 24th
Meet Your Teachers
Chris Germer, Natalie Bell, and Laila Narsi are all Certified Teachers of Mindful Self-Compassion.
Chris is also:
- Christopher Germer, Ph.D., is a co-developer of the MSC program and a co-founder of the Center for MSC
- Author of the popular book, The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion
- Co-author (with Kristin Neff) of the professional text, Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program and The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook
- MSC Teacher Trainer and leads MSC intensives and workshops around the world
- Clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School
- Integrating principles and practices of meditation into psychotherapy since 1978
- Co-edited two influential volumes: Mindfulness and Psychotherapy and Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy
- Founding faculty member of both the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy and the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion, Cambridge Health Alliance, Harvard Medical School
- Maintains a small private practice in Arlington, Massachusetts, USA, specializing in mindfulness and compassion-based psychotherapy
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.
Laila is also:
- Certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher trained by Drs. Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer in 2014
- Co-developer of the Self-Compassion for Shame 8-week course with Chris Germer.
- 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
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"Shame strikes at the core of our being, but has nothing to do with who we really are."
- Chris Germer
Course Details
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Course Structure
- 8-week course with 24 hours of training—16 hours of class time with 8 hours of practice in small groups.
- Classes occur weekly for 2 hours each, with talks, exercises, meditation and group discussion
- Small practice groups - 1 hour weekly, facilitated by SC-Shame Team mentors
- Members of the BIPOC and LGBQIAP2S+ communities are invited to participate in optional affinity groups during the course.
- Class size: 60-75 participants.
- If you miss a session of the Self-Compassion for Shame course you will be able view the session recordings. The sessions will be recorded, and posted in the Session Recording lesson for that week within 72 hours.
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Who Should Attend
Prerequisite for registration: completion of 8-wk or 10-wk Mindful Self-Compassion Course or the 5-Day Intensive MSC Course. Must be over the age of 18 yrs old.
This course is suitable for everyone who has completed the prerequisite instruction and who suspects or recognizes that shame may be limiting their full potential and who would like to learn new resources for shame in order to free up new ways of living.
This includes any human being who would like to take next steps, with the support of self-compassion, to discover personal and unique ways to work with shame, and ultimately, to loosen the grip of shame. All are welcome: the general public, mental health and healthcare professionals, meditation and mindfulness instructors, yoga teachers, wellness coaches, and educators at all levels.
SC-Shame is a resource-building program, just like the MSC program itself, rather than psychotherapy. However, since we will be touching shame with self-compassion, challenging emotions may arise. The teaching team is committed to co-creating, along with the course participants, a safe and rewarding learning experience.
The skills and resources in this course can be applied on both a personal and professional level. As is true with MSC, we encourage all who take this course to take it first for yourself and know that this will provide you with the foundation needed to share it with others. -
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Summarize the theory and research on shame and self-compassion
- Describe how self-compassion is an antidote to shame - the 3 paradoxes of shame
- Identify personal childhood and cultural disconnections that lead to shame
- Apply new self-compassion practices to relieve the burden of shame
- Alleviate body shame with compassion
- Direct self-compassion to hidden parts of ourselves
- Disengage from habitual self-criticism by cultivating self-compassion
- Take positive action to live with less shame in daily life
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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.
“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.”
- Marie Curie
FAQs & Important Information
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.
Are there Continuing Education Credits for this course?
For those licensed outside California, please check with your local licensing board to determine if CE credit is accepted.
Continuing Education for Participants in the US
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 24.0 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. 24.0 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 28.8 CE credit.
Fees for CE credit:
Fees for CE credit: $75 *Must attend all classes live to receive credits.
If you would like to receive CEs for enrolling in this Shame course, please purchase the "Course Registration + Continuing Education" option to buy.