What is Mindful Self-Compassion?

Mindful Self-Compassion is an evidence-based approach grounded in the pioneering research of Dr. Kristin Neff PhD, and clinical psychologist Dr. Christopher Germer PhD, that combines mindfulness with practical self-kindness skills to help you respond to life’s challenges with greater resilience, emotional balance, and self awareness.

Life can be challenging, and many of us are far harder on ourselves than we would ever be with someone we care about. Through guided practices, reflection, and group learning, you’ll begin to notice patterns of self-criticism, learn how to work with difficult emotions, and develop a more supportive inner relationship.

This approach offers practical tools that can be integrated into everyday life to support emotional well-being, resilience, and lasting change.

Benefits Of

Mindful Self-Compassion

Mindful Self-Compassion helps you relate to yourself in a more supportive and balanced way, leading to:

Reduced self-criticism and inner judgment

Greater resilience during stress and difficulties

Healthier ways of working with challenging emotions

Increase mindfulness and self-awareness

More emotional balance and inner calm

Develop a more compassionate relationship with self and others

About the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) 8-Week Program

The Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program is an 8-week, evidence-based course designed to help you cultivate greater emotional resilience, inner balance, and self-kindness in everyday life.

MSC integrates mindfulness and self-compassion practices to support the way you relate to yourself through stress, difficulty, and emotional challenge.

This program is offered online in a supportive group setting and includes guided practices, reflective exercises, group discussion, and home practices to help integrate these skills into daily life.

Program Details

Next Session:

Format: 8-week live online program (Zoom)

Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 – 8:30 pm (PDT)

Dates: September 29 – November 24, 2026

Retreat Session: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (extended guided practice session details to be anounced)

Investment

Early Bird: $450 CAD (until September 15, 2026)

Regular: $550 CAD

Your payment will be accepted once your application is reviewed and registration is confirmed.

Registration

Space is limited

Registration opens July 15, 2026.

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Join our waitlist to be notified of future sessions

What You’ll Learn

How to respond to stress with greater awareness and self-kindness
Tools to work with difficult emotions in a supportive way
Practices to reduce self-criticism and build emotional resilience
Skills to strengthen mindfulness and inner steadiness
Ways to support yourself through caregiver fatigue and burnout
Practices that foster appreciation, balance, and emotional well-being

What to Expect

No prior meditation experience is needed.

Each session includes a combination of:

Guided meditation practices
Short teaching segments
Experiential exercises
Group reflection and discussion
Optional home practices

A Note About This Work

Mindful Self-Compassion is a supportive and deeply personal process. As you develop greater awareness, different emotions may naturally arise along the way. You are encouraged to move at your own pace and take care of your wellbeing throughout the program.

While MSC can be therapeutic in nature, it is not a substitute for medical care, psychotherapy, or crisis support when those are needed.

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