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SCIP Cohort 3 Application

  • Dear Applicant,

    We have carefully assembled the following questions in order to help select the most suitable candidates for the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy Program. Answers will necessarily include personal information viewed by the SCIP Team only and treated confidentially. Should you not want to answer any of the questions in writing, you may note this in the response area for that question and include contact information (telephone or email address) at which you can be contacted to discuss it privately. Similarly, the SCIP team may contact you to have a private conversation in order to clarify some of your answers on the form. Thank you.

  • The SCIP Program is delivered in English language with some resources available in other languages.
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  • TRAINING PREREQUISITES

    All SCIP participants must meet the following prerequisites before the course begins in October 2022:
    1) Completion of a full MSC course prior to the beginning of the SCIP Program. This MSC course may be a standard 8-week program (in-person or online), a 5-Day Intensive MSC, or the CMSC’s Live Online (LOMSC) course. Short courses do not meet this pre-requisite.
    2) Be a licensed or supervised mental health professional with active liability insurance.
    3) Participants are expected to commit themselves to daily meditation practice for the duration of the course.
  • *PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions about whether you meet these requirements, please email the SCIP team before you fill out this application.
  • EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
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  • MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION & SELF-COMPASSION EXPERIENCE
  • Documented completion of a MSC course where you attended at least 6 of 8 sessions is required prior to the beginning of the SCIP certification program.

    *Shorter programs like 2-Day workshops, core skills workshops, the “Power of Self-Compassion” program, and other adaptations do not meet this requirement.*

    If you didn't finish (or start) your Mindful Self-Compassion course (LOMSC or MSC) yet, please list the type of program and the date you expect to finish. When you complete it, please send us your certificate.
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  • When did you start meditating? How often do you practice? In what style or tradition do you practice?

  • FEES

    A $300 non-refundable fee is collected at the time of application. This deposit will be deducted from the total tuition described below.

    The SCIP Program has a two tiered tuition model:
    $5450 USD - Lend A Hand fee for those with the means to help others;
    $4950 USD - Standard fee.
    A Need A Hand fee for those with geographic or identity-based need may be requested.

    Upon acceptance, tuition may be paid in full or in a two-part payment plan. All tuition must be paid in full by October 1, 2022.
  • Beyond the Need A Hand discounted fee, CMSC offers a limited number of partial scholarships that bring the total tuition to $2475 for accepted SCIP applicants whose need and experience may not allow them to afford participation otherwise. Please indicate below if you wish to receive a scholarship application upon acceptance into the program.
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