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September 17, Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 am PT, MSC for Busy People with Megan Prager

September 17, Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 am PT, MSC for Busy People with Megan Prager

6-Week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) for Busy People with Megan Prager

September 17 - October 22, 2026

This course meets every Thursday 9:30-10:30 am Pacific Time. Click here to view the Time Conversion Chart.

Our 6-Week MSC for Busy People courses are a great way to get the foundational understanding of MSC with direct instruction.

Join us for a free 30 minute information session here. You can receive $50 off the full registration fee of $325 for coming to the Information Session (not valid with other discount codes).

Please note you may sign up for any of the intro sessions offered to receive the discount code right away, it does not need to be with the teacher you intend to take the course with.

Meet Your Teacher

Megan Prager, is a Certified Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion, highly experienced in teaching both online and in-person.

Megan is also:

  • Co-Founder of Mindful Labs and Compassion Programs Director at UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness.
  • Certified MBSR, MSC, and CCT Instructor.
  • Adjunct Faculty at San Diego State University and Lecturer at UC San Diego Rady Business School.
  • Teacher Trainer and Mentor for UC San Diego Mindfulness Based Professional Training Institute and Center for Mindful Self-Compassion.
  • Develops and delivers mindfulness trainings for Fortune 500 companies, educational, healthcare, and academic settings.
  • Collaborates with universities to establish and instruct mindfulness and compassion courses at the collegiate level.
  • Passionate about empowering individuals through compassionate awareness to shape their lives and well-being.

Registration Closes September 16th at 3pm PT or when class is full.

Missed Discounts: Refunds will not be given for missed coupon codes or discounts.
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Is this course right for me?

MSC for Busy People may be a good fit for:

  • Busy professionals
  • Healthcare workers
  • Educators
  • Caregivers
  • People curious about self-compassion
  • Individuals seeking practical tools for stress and burnout
  • Those unsure about committing to an 8-week course

If you are looking for a course that that can provide a deeper mindfulness and compassion practice, or if you may want to become a teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion than our 10 Week LOMSC may be a better fit.

More Details

  • Who Should Attend

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

    Prerequisites Needed:

    None, all are welcome to attend!


    Whether you are new to self-compassion or looking for accessible tools to support your wellbeing, MSC for Busy People provides an approachable starting point for practice.

    Upon registration, you will receive an email with basic course information. Within 5-7 days of your course starting, you will learning platform information and communication from your teacher. For more information on our Refunds, please visit our policies page. 

  • Information Session + Savings

    Free 30-minute information session here. 

    You can receive $50 off the full registration fee of $325 by registering for an Introductory Session. Once you sign up for an intro session, you will receive a code in the confirmation email. This code can be used to access the reduced price at checkout.

    Not valid with other discount codes or promotions.


    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.

MSC for Busy People Learning Objectives

  • Articulate the basic theoretical underpinnings and research findings related to self-compassion

  • Develop and apply self-compassion practices to motivate themselves with encouragement rather than self-criticism

  • Develop the capacity to contend with challenges and difficulties through awareness of self-kindness, common humanity and mindfulness

  • Apply core self-compassion practices into daily life

FAQs & Important Information

Does this qualify as a prerequisite for MSC Teacher Training?

No, the 6-week MSC for Busy People does not count as a prerequisite for CMSC's Teacher Training program.

In order to start your journey towards becoming a MSC teacher, please explore our 10-week Live Online MSC program, an 8-week MSC program, or a 5-day In-Person Intensive. More information can be found here.

Are CEs available for this course?

Continuing Education credits are not available at this time.

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.