{"product_id":"september-9th-exchanging-self-criticism-for-self-compassion-with-chris-germer","title":"September 9th | Exchanging Self-Criticism for Self-Compassion with Chris Germer","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWednesday, September 9, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:15 pm PT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis workshop meets for one three-hour session on September 9, 2026, from 9:00 am - 12:15 pm PT, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/worldclock\/converter.html?iso=20260909T160000\u0026amp;p1=tz_pt\u0026amp;p2=1440\u0026amp;p3=tz_et\u0026amp;p4=tz_aet\u0026amp;p5=tz_cest\u0026amp;p6=136\u0026amp;p7=102\u0026amp;p8=tz_sast\u0026amp;p9=131\u0026amp;p10=tz_bst\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eyou can check your local time here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnfortunately, humans are hard-wired to feel self-doubt and a harsh inner critic at times.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFortunately, we have an antidote—self-compassion! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Self-compassion is a learnable skill that’s precisely the opposite of self-criticism. It shifts our inner landscape from harshness to kindness. Self-compassion improves our health by reducing stress, it enhances performance like a good coach, and it improves relationships by increasing empathy and acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow do we make this shift?  Trying to get rid of self-criticism is not the answer.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are five elements to the process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003eerceive the self-critical voice\u003cbr\u003e • \u003cstrong\u003eE\u003c\/strong\u003explore the role of the Inner Critic\u003cbr\u003e • \u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003ecknowledge the pain it causes\u003cbr\u003e • \u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003eompassionately hold yourself\u003cbr\u003e • \u003cstrong\u003eE\u003c\/strong\u003engage in kind, caring inner dialogue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this workshop, participants will have a chance to personally experience the process of exchanging self-criticism for self-compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #116370;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Your Teacher\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChris Germer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristopher Germer, Ph.D., is a co-developer of the MSC program and a co-founder of the Center for MSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor of the popular book, \u003cem\u003eThe Mindful Path to Self-Compassion\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCo-author (with Kristin Neff) of the professional text, \u003cem\u003eTeaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMSC Teacher Trainer and leads MSC intensives and workshops around the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrating principles and practices of meditation into psychotherapy since 1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCo-edited two influential volumes: \u003cem\u003eMindfulness and Psychotherapy\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFounding faculty member of both the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy and the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion, Cambridge Health Alliance, Harvard Medical School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor of forthcoming book Self-Compassion for Shame (coming September 2026; Guilford Press)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains a small private practice in Arlington, Massachusetts, USA, specializing in mindfulness and compassion-based psychotherapy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Center for Mindful Self-Compassion","offers":[{"title":"Registration","offer_id":51946412310826,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Registration + Continuing Education","offer_id":51946412343594,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5090\/3338\/files\/Self-CriticismWorkshop_1.png?v=1782752896","url":"https:\/\/centerformsc.org\/products\/september-9th-exchanging-self-criticism-for-self-compassion-with-chris-germer","provider":"Center for Mindful Self-Compassion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}