"You can search throughout the entire Universe for someone who is more deserving of
your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere.
You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire Universe, deserve your love and affection "
                                                                                                       ~Buddha

​Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported, training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

It's a courageous attitude that stands up to harm, including the harm that we unwittingly inflict on ourselves through self-criticism, self-isolation, or self-absorption.

​The three key components of self-compassion are self-kindness, a sense of common humanity, and balanced, mindful awareness. Kindness opens our hearts to suffering, so we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to our essential interrelatedness, so that we know we aren't alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment, so we can accept our experience with greater ease. Together they comprise a state of warm-hearted, connected presence.

​After participating in this workshop, you’ll be able to:

• Practice self-compassion in daily life
• Understand the empirically-supported benefits of self-compassion
• Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
• Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
• Transform challenging relationships, old and new
• Manage caregiver fatigue
• Practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation

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"The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are"
        -Joseph Campbell

What Can I Expect?








Cost

This series of four day-long retreats will help you to develop the skills
necessary to turn toward life's challenges with tenderness and
curiosity, rather than avoidance, anger or shame. Research has
found that having a self-compassion practice acts as an effective
buffer against anxiety and depression. Learning to soothe and
comfort ourselves in times of distress increases our sense of gratitude
and happiness, and enhances all of our relationships.

Each retreat includes small group exercises, opportunities for private
reflection, and guided meditations. No prior experience with meditation is
necessary. Maximum 12 participants.

​$125.00 per session (must commit to attend all four retreats as skills
and course content are designed to build on one another.)

Register Here