MSC Circle of Practice
Jan
9
to Dec 31

MSC Circle of Practice

The MSC Circle of Practice is an invitation for Graduates of an MSC 8-week course, MSC Intensive or Live Online MSC to gather and reflect on the direct experience of self-compassion within a supportive community. Our weekly meetings are donation-based.

We gather on Tuesdays from 7:00pm - 8:00pm (PT) for discussion and practice.

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Mindful Self-Compassion: Embracing Yourself and Change with Love and Compassion.
Oct
15
to Dec 10

Mindful Self-Compassion: Embracing Yourself and Change with Love and Compassion.

This class is offered online via ZOOM.

Embracing Yourself and Change with Love and Compassion. Change is a constant part of everyone’s life. Whether it’s a new job, moving, retirement, empty nest, health issues and the nitty gritty of daily life Mindful Self Compassion can help.
Together, we will go on an 8-week adventure to identify and develop our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being to better navigate life’s changes.. Most of us feel deep compassion for our close friends when they are struggling but how about yourself? What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself, when you need it the most? Mindful Self-Compassion involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?
>
That self-compassion is a skill that can help you meet life’s difficulties with wisdom and kindness
> How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger
> A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence

DETAILS
>
When: Every Tuesday from 3:00 - 5:30pm(PT)October 15th through December 10th. Additionally, we will participate in a four hour Silent Retreat on Saturday November 16th, 9:00am - 1:00pm (PT)
> Where: Online Zoom platform.
> What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in.

REGISTRATION
> A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register, with the balance due for standard tuition no later than one week before the start date of the workshop. Payment is accepted via Venmo, Check, PayPal and Credit Card.
> Standard Tuition: $600. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($500) due by October 8th. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.
> Early Bird Tuition: $500. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($400) due by September 24th. Use coupon code EARLYBIRD6 at checkout. Code will expire on September 24th

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw 30 days prior to the start date of a workshop will have the option to credit their tuition towards another MSC Workshop. Must use credit within one year from date of workshop or receive a partial refund of 50% of the course tuition less the $100 non-refundable deposit.

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Embracing a Holiday Self-Compassion Break
Dec
14
9:00 AM09:00

Embracing a Holiday Self-Compassion Break

Join me for a heartwarming Holiday Self Compassion Break.

A “Holiday Self Compassion Break” workshop is a wonderful and much needed resource for people during the holiday season. This workshop offers a structured and supportive environment for individuals to explore their feelings, values, and self-compassion during the holiday season, ultimately helping them shift from overwhelm to a more balanced and compassionate perspective.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • How to embrace emotion and acknowledge the various emotions that arise during the holiday season, such as excitement, joy, dread, and tiredness without judgment.

  • How to focus on the present moment.

  • How to recognize your own needs during this potentially stressful time and prioritize self-care, whether it’s rest, fresh air, or setting boundaries. Give yourself permission to be imperfect and human.

  • How to let go of attachments and understand that many of the worries and anxieties surrounding the holidays are just thoughts.

  • How to allow the Holidays to happen by planning where necessary and letting go of unnecessary stressors.

  • How to focus on what you value most during this time of year and allow those aspects to bring you joy and fulfillment.

DETAILS:

  • When: Saturday December 14th from 9:00 - 11:00am(PT)

  • Where: Online Zoom platform

  • What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can relax in.

I can't wait to meet you and share this adventure!

Tuition: $200 due by December 7th. Payment is accepted by Venmo, Check, PayPal and Credit Card.

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Mindful Self-Compassion: Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion  during Stressful Times
Jan
13
to Mar 10

Mindful Self-Compassion: Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion during Stressful Times

Are you stressed, overwhelmed, burned out? You’re not alone. This research-backed workshop will take on an 8-week adventure to identify and develop your innate resource of self-compassion in order to enhance your capacity for emotional well-being. Most of us feel deep compassion for our close friends when they are struggling but how about yourself? What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself, when you need it the most? Mindful Self-Compassion involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?
>
That self-compassion is a skill that can help you meet life’s difficulties with wisdom and kindness
> How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger
> A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence

DETAILS
>
When: Every Monday from 9:00 - 11:30am(PT) January 13th through March 10th. Class will not meet on Presidents Day, February 17th. Additionally, we will participate in a four hour Silent Retreat on Saturday February 22nd, 9:00am - 1:00pm (PT)
> Where: Online Zoom platform.
> What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in.

REGISTRATION
> A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register, with the balance due for standard tuition no later than one week before the start date of the workshop. Payment is accepted via Venmo, Check, PayPal and Credit Card.
> Tuition: $600. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($500) due by January 6th. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw 30 days prior to the start date of a workshop will have the option to credit their tuition towards another MSC Workshop. Must use credit within one year from date of workshop or receive a partial refund of 50% of the course tuition less the $100 non-refundable deposit.

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Taking a Thanksgiving Self-Compassion Break
Nov
17
10:00 AM10:00

Taking a Thanksgiving Self-Compassion Break

Join me for a heartwarming Thanksgiving Self Compassion Break.

A “Thanksgiving Self Compassion Break” workshop is a wonderful and much needed resource for people during the holiday season. This workshop offers a structured and supportive environment for individuals to explore their feelings, values, and self-compassion during the holiday season, ultimately helping them shift from overwhelm to a more balanced and compassionate perspective.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • How to embrace emotion and acknowledge the various emotions that arise during the holiday season, such as excitement, joy, dread, and tiredness without judgment.

  • How to focus on the present moment.

  • How to recognize your own needs during this potentially stressful time and prioritize self-care, whether it’s rest, fresh air, or setting boundaries. Give yourself permission to be imperfect and human.

  • How to let go of attachments and understand that many of the worries and anxieties surrounding the holidays are just thoughts.

  • How to allowing Thanksgiving to happen by planning where necessary and letting go of unnecessary stressors.

  • How to focus on what you value most during this time of year and allow those aspects to bring you joy and fulfillment.

DETAILS:

  • When: Sunday November 17th from 10:00am - 12:00pm(PT)

  • Where: Online Zoom platform

  • What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can relax in.

I can't wait to meet you and share this adventure!

Registration: This workshop fills quickly, so when you are ready to reserve your spot, please contact me here to reserve your space.

Tuition: $200 due by November 10th. Payment is accepted by Venmo, Check, PayPal and Credit Card.

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Uncovering the Layers of Forgiveness with Compassion
Nov
10
12:00 PM12:00

Uncovering the Layers of Forgiveness with Compassion

Join me on Zoom for an exploration into the many layers of Forgiveness. Together, we will go on an 2-hour journey to identify and apply our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for Forgiveness. Forgiveness is a skill that takes practice and benefits from a deep mind-body connection.

WHAT IS FORGIVENESS? Forgiveness is about how we respond to and heal from suffering that has happened. Forgiveness needs to come from the heart.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • The three kinds of Forgiveness.

  • Forgiveness is a process.

  • An understanding of how compassion and self-compassion support forgiveness.

  • An awareness of the myths of Forgiveness along with the benefits of Forgiveness.

DETAILS
When: Sunday, November 10th, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm (PT)
Where: Online Zoom platform
What to bring: please bring a pen, journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in. Tuition: $150. A $50 non-refundable registration fee and the balance ($100) due by November 3rd. Payment is accepted via credit card, Venmo, PayPal, check. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw 30 days prior to the start date of a workshop will have the option to credit their tuition towards another MSC Workshop. Must use credit within one year from date of workshop or receive a partial refund of 50% of the course tuition less the non-refundable deposit.

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Uncovering the Layers of Forgiveness with Compassion
Oct
5
10:00 AM10:00

Uncovering the Layers of Forgiveness with Compassion

Join me on Zoom for an exploration into the many layers of Forgiveness. Together, we will go on an 2-hour journey to identify and apply our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for Forgiveness. Forgiveness is a skill that takes practice and benefits from a deep mind-body connection.

WHAT IS FORGIVENESS? Forgiveness is about how we respond to and heal from suffering that has happened. Forgiveness needs to come from the heart.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • The three kinds of Forgiveness.

  • Forgiveness is a process.

  • An understanding of how compassion and self-compassion support forgiveness.

  • An awareness of the myths of Forgiveness along with the benefits of Forgiveness.

DETAILS
When: Saturday, October 5th 10:00am - 12:00pm (PT)
Where: Online Zoom platform
What to bring: please bring a pen, journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in. Tuition: $150. A $50 non-refundable registration fee and the balance ($100) due by September 28th. Payment is accepted via credit card, Venmo, PayPal, check. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw 30 days prior to the start date of a workshop will have the option to credit their tuition towards another MSC Workshop. Must use credit within one year from date of workshop or receive a partial refund of 50% of the course tuition less the non-refundable deposit.

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Mindful Self-Compassion: Transitions - Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion
Sep
9
to Oct 28

Mindful Self-Compassion: Transitions - Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion

This class is offered online via ZOOM and as an in-person class in the Laguna Beach area. Same class dates apply to both locations. Please make your location selection via registration link below.

Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion through Transitions. Whether it’s a new job, moving, retirement, empty nest, health issues and more of life’s challenges, Mindful Self Compassion can help.
Together, we will go on an 8-week adventure to identify and develop our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being to better navigate life’s changes.. Most of us feel deep compassion for our close friends when they are struggling but how about yourself? What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself, when you need it the most? Mindful Self-Compassion involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?
>
That self-compassion is a skill that can help you meet life’s difficulties with wisdom and kindness
> How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger
> A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence

DETAILS
>
When: Every Monday from 12:00 - 2:30pm(PT)September 9th through October 28th. Additionally, we will participate in a four hour Silent Retreat on Saturday October 19th, 9:00am - 1:00pm (PT)
> Where: Online Zoom platform.
> What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in.

REGISTRATION
> A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register, with the balance due for standard tuition no later than one week before the start date of the workshop. Payment is accepted via Venmo, Check, PayPal and Credit Card.
> Standard Tuition: $600. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($500) due by September 2nd. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.
> Early Bird Tuition: $500. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($400) due by August 12th. Use coupon code EARLYBIRD6 at checkout. Code will expire on August 12.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw 30 days prior to the start date of a workshop will have the option to credit their tuition towards another MSC Workshop. Must use credit within one year from date of workshop or receive a partial refund of 50% of the course tuition less the $100 non-refundable deposit.

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Uncovering the Layers of Forgiveness with Compassion
Jul
20
9:00 AM09:00

Uncovering the Layers of Forgiveness with Compassion

Join me on Zoom for an exploration into the many layers of Forgiveness. Together, we will go on an 2-hour journey to identify and apply our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for Forgiveness. Forgiveness is a skill that takes practice and benefits from a deep mind-body connection.

WHAT IS FORGIVENESS? Forgiveness is about how we respond to and heal from suffering that has happened. Forgiveness needs to come from the heart.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • The three kinds of Forgiveness.

  • Forgiveness is a process.

  • An understanding of how compassion and self-compassion support forgiveness.

  • An awareness of the myths of Forgiveness along with the benefits of Forgiveness.

DETAILS
When: Saturday, July 20th 9:00am - 11:00pm (PT)
Where: Online Zoom platform
What to bring: please bring a pen, journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in. Tuition: $150. A $50 non-refundable registration fee and the balance ($100) due by July 13th. Payment is accepted via credit card, Venmo, PayPal, check. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw 30 days prior to the start date of a workshop will have the option to credit their tuition towards another MSC Workshop. Must use credit within one year from date of workshop or receive a partial refund of 50% of the course tuition less the non-refundable deposit.

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Uncovering the Layers of Forgiveness with Compassion
May
18
9:00 AM09:00

Uncovering the Layers of Forgiveness with Compassion

Join me on Zoom for an exploration into the many layers of Forgiveness. Together, we will go on an 2-hour journey to identify and apply our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for Forgiveness. Forgiveness is a skill that takes practice and benefits from a deep mind-body connection.

WHAT IS FORGIVENESS? Forgiveness is about how we respond to and heal from suffering that has happened. Forgiveness needs to come from the heart.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • The three kinds of Forgiveness.

  • Forgiveness is a process.

  • An understanding of how compassion and self-compassion support forgiveness.

  • An awareness of the myths of Forgiveness along with the benefits of Forgiveness.

DETAILS
When: Saturday, May 18 9:00am - 11:00pm(PT)
Where: Online Zoom platform
What to bring: please bring a pen, journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in. Tuition: $50. A $25 non-refundable registration fee and the balance ($25) due by May 11th. Payment is accepted via credit card, Venmo, PayPal, check. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw 30 days prior to the start date of a workshop will have the option to credit their tuition towards another MSC Workshop. Must use credit within one year from date of workshop or receive a partial refund of 50% of the course tuition less the $25 non-refundable deposit.

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Mindful Self-Compassion: Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion
May
11
to Jun 29

Mindful Self-Compassion: Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion

REGISRATION FOR THIS CLASS HAS CLOSED.

This class is offered online via ZOOM and as an in-person class in the Laguna Beach area. Same class dates apply to both locations. Please make your location selection via registration link below.

Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion.
Together, we will go on an 8-week adventure to identify and develop our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Most of us feel deep compassion for our close friends when they are struggling but how about yourself? What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself, when you need it the most? Mindful Self-Compassion involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?
>
That self-compassion is a skill that can help you meet life’s difficulties with wisdom and kindness
> How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger
> A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence

DETAILS
>
When: Every Saturday from 1:00 - 3:30pm(PT) May 11th through June 29th. Additionally, we will participate in a four hour Silent Retreat on Sunday June 9th, 9:00am - 1:00pm (PT)
> Where: Online Zoom platform or in-person in Laguna Beach area (location TBC).
> What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS HAS CLOSED
> A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register, with the balance due for standard tuition no later than one week before the start date of the workshop. Payment is accepted via Venmo, Check, PayPal and Credit Card.
> Standard Tuition: $600. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($500) due by May 4th. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.
> Early Bird Tuition: $500. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($400) due by April 20th. Use coupon code EARLYBIRD3 at checkout. Code will expire on March 5th.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw 30 days prior to the start date of a workshop will have the option to credit their tuition towards another MSC Workshop. Must use credit within one year from date of workshop or receive a partial refund of 50% of the course tuition less the $100 non-refundable deposit.

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Stanford Healthy Living- Introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion Spring Series
May
1
to Jun 5

Stanford Healthy Living- Introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion Spring Series

Spring Series: Wednesdays on 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5 from 2:00pm-3:00pm (PT)

Most of us feel compassion for our close friends when they are struggling. What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself when you needed it most? All that’s required is a shift in attention – recognizing that as a human being, you, too, are a worthy recipient of compassion.

This six-session online engagement course draws on the skills of mindfulness and focuses on developing the resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Burgeoning research shows that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being, coping with life's challenges, lower levels of anxiety and depression, healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and more satisfying personal relationships. It is an inner strength that enables us to be more fully human – more fully ourselves.

You will be provided with essential tools for treating yourself in a kind, compassionate way whenever you suffer, fail, or feel inadequate. Program activities include short talks, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. All are welcome. No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required.

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Mindful Self-Compassion: Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion
Apr
9
to May 28

Mindful Self-Compassion: Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion

Registration has closed for this series.

Join me on Zoom for my 23nd session of Mindful Self Compassion!
Together, we will go on an 8-week adventure to identify and develop our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Most of us feel deep compassion for our close friends when they are struggling but how about yourself? What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself, when you need it the most? Mindful Self-Compassion involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?
>
That self-compassion is a skill that can help you meet life’s difficulties with wisdom and kindness
> How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger
> A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence

DETAILS
>
When: Every Tuesday from 9:00 - 11:30am(PT) April 9th through May 28th. Additionally, we will participate in a four hour Silent Retreat on Saturday May 11th, 9:00am - 1:00pm (PT)
> Where: Online Zoom platform
> What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in.

REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED FOR THIS SERIES
> A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register, with the balance due for standard tuition no later than one week before the start date of the workshop. Payment is accepted via Venmo, Check, PayPal and Credit Card.
> Standard Tuition: $600. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($500) due by April 2nd. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.
> Early Bird Tuition: $500. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($400) due by March 5th. Use coupon code EARLYBIRD3 at checkout. Code will expire on March 5th.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw 30 days prior to the start date of a workshop will have the option to credit their tuition towards another MSC Workshop. Must use credit within one year from date of workshop or receive a partial refund of 50% of the course tuition less the $100 non-refundable deposit.

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Uncovering the Layers of Forgiveness with Compassion
Apr
6
10:00 AM10:00

Uncovering the Layers of Forgiveness with Compassion

Join me on Zoom for an exploration into the many layers of Forgiveness. Together, we will go on an 2-hour journey to identify and apply our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for Forgiveness. Forgiveness is a skill that takes practice and benefits from a deep mind-body connection.

WHAT IS FORGIVENESS? Forgiveness is about how we respond to and heal from suffering that has happened. Forgiveness needs to come from the heart.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • The three kinds of Forgiveness.

  • Forgiveness is a process.

  • An understanding of how compassion and self-compassion support forgiveness.

  • An awareness of the myths of Forgiveness along with the benefits of Forgiveness.

DETAILS
When: Saturday, April 6 | 10:00am - 12:00pm(PT)
Where: Online Zoom platform
What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in. Tuition: $50. A $25 non-refundable registration fee and the balance ($25) due by March 30th. Payment is accepted via credit card, Venmo, PayPal, check. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw 30 days prior to the start date of a workshop will have the option to credit their tuition towards another MSC Workshop. Must use credit within one year from date of workshop or receive a partial refund of 50% of the course tuition less the $25 non-refundable deposit.

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Mindful Self Compassion - Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion
Jan
22
to Mar 11

Mindful Self Compassion - Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion

REGISTER

Join me on Zoom for my 22nd session of Mindful Self Compassion!
Together, we will go on an 8-week adventure to identify and develop our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Most of us feel deep compassion for our close friends when they are struggling but how about yourself? What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself, when you need it the most? Mindful Self-Compassion involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?
>
That self-compassion is a skill that can help you meet life’s difficulties with wisdom and kindness
> How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger
> A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence

DETAILS
>
When: Every Monday from 12:00 - 2:30pm(PT) January 22nd through March 11th. Additionally, we will participate in a four hour Silent Retreat on Saturday February 24th, 9:00am - 1:00pm (PT)
> Where: Online Zoom platform
>What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in.

REGISTER
>
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register, with the balance due for standard tuition no later than one week before the start date of the workshop. Payment is accepted via Venmo, Check, PayPal and Credit Card.
> Standard Tuition: $600. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($500) due by January 15th. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.
> Early Bird Tuition: $500. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($400) due by December 18th. Use coupon code EARLYBIRD2 at checkout. Code will expire on December 18th.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw 30 days prior to the start date of a workshop will have the option to credit their tuition towards another MSC Workshop. Must use credit within one year from date of workshop or receive a partial refund of 50% of the course tuition less the $100 non-refundable deposit.

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Mindful Self Compassion - Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion
Jan
11
to Feb 29

Mindful Self Compassion - Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion

REGISTER

Join me on Zoom for my 21st session of Mindful Self Compassion! This workshop fills quickly so register early.
Together, we will go on an 8-week adventure to identify and develop our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Most of us feel deep compassion for our close friends when they are struggling but how about yourself? What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself, when you need it the most? Mindful Self-Compassion involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?
>
That self-compassion is a skill that can help you meet life’s difficulties with wisdom and kindness
> How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger
> A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence

DETAILS
>When: Every Thursday from 9:00 - 11:30am(PT) January 11th through February 29th. Additionally, we will participate in a four hour Silent Retreat on Saturday February 10th, 9:00am - 1:00pm (PT)
> Where: Online Zoom platform
> What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in.

REGISTER:
> A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register, with the balance due for standard tuition no later than one week before the start date of the workshop. Payment is accepted via Venmo, Check, PayPal and Credit Card.
> Standard Tuition: $600. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($500) due by January 4th. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.
> Early Bird Tuition: $500. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($400) due by December 7th. Use coupon code EARLYBIRD1 at checkout. Code will expire on December 7th.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw 30 days prior to the start date of a workshop will have the option to credit their tuition towards another MSC Workshop. Must use credit within one year from date of workshop or receive a partial refund of 50% of the course tuition less the $100 non-refundable deposit.

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Embracing a Holiday Self Compassion Break
Nov
11
9:00 AM09:00

Embracing a Holiday Self Compassion Break

Join me for a warm Holiday Self Compassion Break.

A “Holiday Self Compassion Break” workshop is a wonderful and much needed resource for people during the holiday season. This workshop offers a structured and supportive environment for individuals to explore their feelings, values, and self-compassion during the holiday season, ultimately helping them shift from overwhelm to a more balanced and compassionate perspective.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • How to embrace emotion and acknowledge the various emotions that arise during the holiday season, such as excitement, joy, dread, and tiredness without judgment.

  • How to focus on the present moment.

  • How to recognize your own needs during this potentially stressful time and prioritize self-care, whether it’s rest, fresh air, or setting boundaries. Give yourself permission to be imperfect and human.

  • How to let go of attachments and understand that many of the worries and anxieties surrounding the holidays are just thoughts.

  • How to allow the Holidays to happen by planning where necessary and letting go of unnecessary stressors.

  • How to focus on what you value most during this time of year and allow those aspects to bring you joy and fulfillment.

DETAILS:

  • When: Saturday November 11th from 9:00 - 11:00am(PT)

  • Where: Online Zoom platform

  • What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can relax in.

I can't wait to meet you and share this adventure!

Registration: This workshop fills quickly, so when you are ready to reserve your spot, please contact me here to reserve your space.

Tuition: $200 due by November 4th. Payment is accepted by Venmo, Check, PayPal and Credit Card.

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Mindful Self Compassion - Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion
Sep
11
to Nov 6

Mindful Self Compassion - Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion

Join me on Zoom for my 20th session of Mindful Self Compassion!

Together, we will go on an 8-week adventure to identify and develop our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Most of us feel deep compassion for our close friends when they are struggling but how about yourself? What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself, when you need it the most? Mindful Self-Compassion involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • That self-compassion is a skill that can help you meet life’s difficulties with wisdom and kindness

  • How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger

  • A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence

DETAILS:

  • When: Every Monday from 9:00 - 11:30am(PT) September 11th through November 6th. No class on September 25th for Yom Kippur. Additionally, we will participate in a four hour Silent Retreat on Saturday October 21st, 9:00am - 1:00pm (PT)

  • Where: Online Zoom platform

  • What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in.

This workshop fills quickly, so when you are ready to reserve your spot, please contact me here to reserve your space.

I can't wait to meet you and share this adventure!

Registration: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register, with the balance due for standard tuition no later than one week before the start date of the workshop. Payment is accepted via Venmo, Check, PayPal and Credit Card.

Early Bird Tuition: $500. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($400) due by August 14th.

Standard Tuition: $600. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($500) due by September 4th. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw before 30 days of the start date of the workshop will have the option to receive a credit in the full amount paid towards another MSC Workshop within 1 year or receive a refund of the course tuition minus the $100 non-refundable deposit.

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Mindful Self Compassion - Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion
Aug
1
to Sep 19

Mindful Self Compassion - Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion

Join Jenny Wilson and me on Zoom for a Mindful Self Compassion adventure! Jenny is a Trained Teacher in MSC and I’m thrilled to be co-teaching this workshop with her.

Together, we will go on an 8-week adventure to identify and develop our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Most of us feel deep compassion for our close friends when they are struggling but how about yourself? What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself, when you need it the most? Mindful Self-Compassion involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • That self-compassion is a skill that can help you meet life’s difficulties with wisdom and kindness

  • How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger

  • A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence

DETAILS:

  • When: Every Tuesday from 8:30 - 11:00am(PT) August 1st through September 19th. Additionally, we will participate in a four hour Silent Retreat on Saturday August 26th, 8:30am - 12:00pm (PT)

  • Where: Online Zoom platform

  • What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in.

This workshop fills quickly, so when you are ready to reserve your spot, please contact me here to reserve your space.

I can't wait to meet you and share this adventure!

Registration: You can use this link to register directly through Jenny’s website:

https://www.jennywilsontherapy.com/store/p14/MSC8WeekOnlineAugust2023.html

Early Bird Tuition: $400 due by July1st.

Standard Tuition: $500. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw before 30 days of the start date of the workshop will have the option to receive a credit in the full amount paid towards another MSC Workshop within 1 year or receive a refund of the course tuition minus any $100 non-refundable deposit.

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Mindful Self Compassion - Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion
May
15
to Jul 10

Mindful Self Compassion - Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion

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Join me on Zoom for my 19th session of Mindful Self Compassion!

Together, we will go on an 8-week adventure to identify and develop our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Most of us feel deep compassion for our close friends when they are struggling but how about yourself? What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself, when you need it the most? Mindful Self-Compassion involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • That self-compassion is a skill that can help you meet life’s difficulties with wisdom and kindness

  • How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger

  • A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence

DETAILS:

  • When: Every Monday from 9:00 - 11:30am(PT) May 15th through July 10th. No class on May 29th for Memorial Day. Additionally, we will participate in a four hour Silent Retreat on Saturday June 24th, 9:00am - 1:00pm (PT)

  • Where: Online Zoom platform

  • What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in.

This workshop fills quickly, so when you are ready to reserve your spot, please contact me here to reserve your space.

I can't wait to meet you and share this adventure!

Registration: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register, with the balance due for standard tuition no later than one week before the start date of the workshop. Payment is accepted via Venmo, Check, PayPal and Credit Card.

Early Bird Tuition: $500. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($400) due by April 17th.

Standard Tuition: $600. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($500) due by May 8th. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw before 30 days of the start date of the workshop will have the option to receive a credit in the full amount paid towards another MSC Workshop within 1 year or receive a refund of the course tuition minus the $100 non-refundable deposit.

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Mindful Self Compassion - Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion
Mar
13
to May 1

Mindful Self Compassion - Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion

Join me on Zoom for my 18th session of Mindful Self Compassion!

Together, we will go on an 8-week adventure to identify and develop our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Most of us feel deep compassion for our close friends when they are struggling but how about yourself? What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself, when you need it the most? Mindful Self-Compassion involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • That self-compassion is a skill that can help you meet life’s difficulties with wisdom and kindness

  • How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger

  • A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence

DETAILS:

  • When: Every Monday from 9:00 - 11:30am(PT) March 13th through May 1st. Additionally, we will participate in a four hour Silent Retreat on Saturday April 15th, 9:00am - 1:00pm (PT)

  • Where: Online Zoom platform

  • What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in.

This workshop fills quickly, so when you are ready to reserve your spot, please contact me here to reserve your space.

I am looking forward to meeting you and sharing this adventure!

Registration: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register, with the balance due for standard tuition no later than one week before the start date of the workshop. Payment is accepted via Venmo, Check, PayPal, and Credit Card.

Early Bird Tuition: $500. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($400) due by February 6th.

Standard Tuition: $600. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($500) due by March 6th. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw before 30 days of the start date of the workshop will have the option to receive a credit in the full amount paid towards another MSC Workshop within 1 year or receive a refund of the course tuition minus the $100 non-refundable deposit.

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Mindful Self Compassion - Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion
Jan
9
to Feb 27

Mindful Self Compassion - Embracing Yourself with Love and Compassion

Join me on Zoom for my 17th session of Mindful Self Compassion!

Together, we will go on an 8-week adventure to identify and develop our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Most of us feel deep compassion for our close friends when they are struggling but how about yourself? What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself, when you need it the most? Mindful Self-Compassion involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • That self-compassion is a skill that can help you meet life’s difficulties with wisdom and kindness

  • How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger

  • A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence

DETAILS:

  • When: Every Monday from 9:00 - 11:30am(PT) January 9th through February 2 7th. Additionally, we will participate in a four hour Silent Retreat on Saturday February 4th, 9:00am - 1:00pm (PT)

  • Where: Online Zoom platform

  • What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in.

This workshop fills quickly, so when you are ready to reserve your spot, please contact me here to reserve your space.

I am looking forward to meeting you and sharing this adventure!

Registration: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register, with the balance due for standard tuition no later than one week before the start date of the workshop. Payment is accepted via Venmo, check, cash, PayPal.

Early Bird Tuition: $500. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($400) due by December 12th.

Standard Tuition: $600. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($500) due by January 2nd. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw before 30 days of the start date of the workshop will have the option to receive a credit in the full amount paid towards another MSC Workshop within 1 year or receive a refund of the course tuition minus the $100 non-refundable deposit.

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Introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion - Stanford Healthy Living
Oct
11
to Nov 15

Introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion - Stanford Healthy Living

Most of us feel compassion for our close friends when they are struggling. What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself when you needed it most? All that’s required is a shift in attention - recognizing that as a human being, you, too, are a worthy recipient of compassion.

This six-week online workshop draws on the skills of mindfulness and focuses on developing the resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Burgeoning research shows that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being, coping with life’s challenges, lower levels of anxiety and depression, healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and more satisfying personal relationships. It is an inner strength that enables us to be more fully human - more fully ourselves.

You will be provided with essential tools for treating yourself in a kind, compassionate way whenever you suffer, fail, or feel inadequate. Program activities include short talks, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. All are well. No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required.

Registration - Stanford Healthy Living

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Mindful Self Compassion - Warming Up to Yourself with LOVE and COMPASSION
Sep
12
to Nov 7

Mindful Self Compassion - Warming Up to Yourself with LOVE and COMPASSION

Join me on Zoom for my 16th session of Mindful Self Compassion!

Together, we will go on an 8-week adventure to identify and develop our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Most of us feel deep compassion for our close friends when they are struggling but how about yourself? What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself, when you need it the most? Mindful Self-Compassion involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • That self-compassion is a skill that can help you meet life’s difficulties with wisdom and kindness

  • How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger

  • A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence

DETAILS:

  • When: Every Monday from 9:00 - 11:30am(PT) September 12th throughNovember 7th. No class on September 26th for Rosh Hashanah. Additionally, we will participate in a four hour Silent Retreat on Saturday October 22nd, 9:00am - 1:00pm (PT)

  • Where: Online Zoom platform

  • What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in.

This workshop fills quickly, so when you are ready to reserve your spot, please contact me here to reserve your space.

I can't wait to meet you and share this adventure!

Registration: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register, with the balance due for standard tuition no later than one week before the start date of the workshop. Payment is accepted via Venmo, check, cash, PayPal.

Early Bird Tuition: $500. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($400) due by August 15th.

Standard Tuition: $600. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($500) due by September 5th. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw before 30 days of the start date of the workshop will have the option to receive a credit in the full amount paid towards another MSC Workshop within 1 year or receive a refund of the course tuition minus the $100 non-refundable deposit.

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Mindful Self Compassion - Warming Up to Yourself with Love and Compassion - Session 15
Jun
13
to Aug 8

Mindful Self Compassion - Warming Up to Yourself with Love and Compassion - Session 15

Join me on Zoom for my 15th session of Mindful Self Compassion!

Together, we will go on an 8-week adventure to identify and develop our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Most of us feel deep compassion for our close friends when they are struggling but how about yourself? What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself, when you need it the most? Mindful Self-Compassion involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • That self-compassion is a skill that can help you meet life’s difficulties with wisdom and kindness

  • How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger

  • A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence

DETAILS:

  • When: Every Monday from 9:00 - 11:30am(PT) June 13th through August 8th. No class on July 4th. Additionally, we will participate in a four hour Silent Retreat on Saturday July 23rd, 9:00am - 1:00pm (PT)

  • Where: Online Zoom platform

  • What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in.

This workshop fills quickly, so when you are ready to reserve your spot, please contact me here to reserve your space.

I can't wait to meet you and share this adventure!

Registration: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register, with the balance due for standard tuition no later than one week before the start date of the workshop. Payment is accepted via check, cash, PayPal or Venmo.

Early Bird Tuition: $500. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($400) due by May 16th.

Standard Tuition: $600. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($500) due by June 6th. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw before 30 days of the start date of the workshop will have the option to receive a credit in the full amount paid towards another MSC Workshop within 1 year or receive a refund of the course tuition minus the $100 non-refundable deposit.

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Introduction to Mindful Self Compassion- Healthy Living at Stanford
Apr
19
to May 24

Introduction to Mindful Self Compassion- Healthy Living at Stanford

Most of us feel compassion for our close friends when they are struggling. What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself when you needed it most? All that’s required is a shift in attention – recognizing that as a human being, you, too, are a worthy recipient of compassion.

This six-session online engagement course draws on the skills of mindfulness and focuses on developing the resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Burgeoning research shows that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being, coping with life's challenges, lower levels of anxiety and depression, healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and more satisfying personal relationships. It is an inner strength that enables us to be more fully human – more fully ourselves.

You will be provided with essential tools for treating yourself in a kind, compassionate way whenever you suffer, fail, or feel inadequate. Program activities include short talks, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. All are welcome. No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required.

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Mindful Self Compassion - Warming Up to Yourself with Love and Compassion - Session 14
Mar
14
to May 2

Mindful Self Compassion - Warming Up to Yourself with Love and Compassion - Session 14

Join me on Zoom for my 14th session of Mindful Self Compassion!

Together, we will go on an 8-week adventure to identify and develop our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Most of us feel deep compassion for our close friends when they are struggling but how about yourself? What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself, when you need it the most? Mindful Self-Compassion involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • That self-compassion is a skill that can help you meet life’s difficulties with wisdom and kindness

  • How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger

  • A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence

DETAILS:

  • When: Every Monday from 9:00 - 11:30pm(PT) March 14th throughMay 2nd. . Additionally, we will participate in a four hour Silent Retreat on Saturday April 23rd, 9:00am - 1:00pm (PT)

  • Where: Online Zoom platform

  • What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in.

This workshop fills quickly, so when you are ready to reserve your spot, please contact me here to reserve your space.

I can't wait to meet you and share this adventure!

Registration: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register, with the balance due for standard tuition no later than one week before the start date of the workshop. Payment is accepted via check, cash, PayPal or Venmo.

Early Bird Tuition: $500. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($400) due by February 14th.

Standard Tuition: $600. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($500) due by March 7th. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw before 30 days of the start date of the workshop will have the option to receive a credit in the full amount paid towards another MSC Workshop within 1 year or receive a refund of the course tuition minus the $100 non-refundable deposit.

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Mindful Self Compassion - Warming Up to Yourself with Love and Compassion - Session 13
Jan
10
to Feb 28

Mindful Self Compassion - Warming Up to Yourself with Love and Compassion - Session 13

Join me on Zoom for my 13th session of Mindful Self Compassion!

Together, we will go on an 8-week adventure to identify and develop our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Most of us feel deep compassion for our close friends when they are struggling but how about yourself? What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself, when you need it the most? Mindful Self-Compassion involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • That self-compassion is a skill that can help you meet life’s difficulties with wisdom and kindness

  • How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger

  • A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence

DETAILS:

  • When: Every Monday from 9:00 - 11:30pm(PT) January 10th through February 28th. . Additionally, we will participate in a four hour Silent Retreat on Saturday February 5th, 9:00am - 1:00pm (PT)

  • Where: Online Zoom platform

  • What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in.

This workshop fills quickly, so when you are ready to reserve your spot, please contact me here to reserve your space.

I can't wait to meet you and share this adventure!

Registration: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register, with the balance due for standard tuition no later than one week before the start date of the workshop. Payment is accepted via check, cash, PayPal or Venmo.

Early Bird Tuition: $500. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($400) due by December 13th.

Standard Tuition: $600. A $100 non-refundable deposit registration fee and the balance ($500) due by January 3rd. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw before 30 days of the start date of the workshop will have the option to receive a credit in the full amount paid towards another MSC Workshop within 1 year or receive a refund of the course tuition minus the $100 non-refundable deposit.

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Warming Up to Yourself with Love and Compassion - Session 12
Oct
18
to Dec 6

Warming Up to Yourself with Love and Compassion - Session 12

Join me on Zoom for my 12th session of Mindful Self Compassion!

Together, we will go on an 8-week adventure to identify and develop our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Most of us feel deep compassion for our close friends when they are struggling but how about yourself? What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself, when you need it the most? Mindful Self-Compassion involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • That self-compassion is a skill that can help you meet life’s difficulties with wisdom and kindness

  • How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger

  • A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence

DETAILS:

  • When: Every Monday from 9:00 - 11:30pm(PT) October 18th through December 6th. . Additionally, we will participate in a four hour Silent Retreat on Saturday November 20th, 9:00am - 1:00pm (PT)

  • Where: Online Zoom platform

  • What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in.

This workshop fills quickly, so when you are ready to reserve your spot, please contact me here to reserve your space.

I can't wait to meet you and share this adventure!

Registration: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register, with the balance due for your tuition no later than one week before the start date of the workshop. Payment is accepted via check, cash, PayPal or Venmo.

Early Bird Tuition: An Early Bird tuition of $500 is offered if paid on or before September 20th. You will still be required to register with a $100 non-refundable deposit.

Standard Tuition: $600 due by September 11th. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw before 30 days of the start date of the workshop will have the option to receive a credit in the full amount paid towards another MSC Workshop within 1 year or receive a refund of the course tuition minus the $100 non-refundable deposit.

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Warming Up to Yourself with Love and Compassion - Session 11
Jul
7
to Aug 25

Warming Up to Yourself with Love and Compassion - Session 11

Join me on Zoom for my 11th session of Mindful Self Compassion!

Together, we will go on an 8-week adventure to identify and develop our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Most of us feel deep compassion for our close friends when they are struggling but how about yourself? What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself, when you need it the most? Mindful Self-Compassion involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • That self-compassion is a skill that can help you meet life’s difficulties with wisdom and kindness

  • How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger

  • A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence

DETAILS:

  • When: Every Wednesday from 8:00 -10:30am(PT) July 7th through August 25th. .Additionally, we will participate in a four hour Silent Retreat on Saturday August 7th. 10:00am - 2:00pm (PT)

  • Where: Online Zoom platform

  • What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in.

This workshop fills quickly, so when you are ready to reserve your spot, please contact me here to reserve your space.

I can't wait to meet you and share this adventure!

Registration: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register, with the balance due for your tuition no later than one week before the start date of the workshop. Payment is accepted via check, cash, PayPal or Venmo.

Early Bird Tuition: An Early Bird tuition of $500 is offered if paid on or before June 2nd. You will still be required to register with a $100 non-refundable deposit.

Standard Tuition: $600 due by June 23nd. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw before 30 days of the start date of the workshop will have the option to receive a credit in the full amount paid towards another MSC Workshop within 1 year or receive a refund of the course tuition minus the $100 non-refundable deposit.

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MSC Circle of Practice
Jul
6
to Jul 20

MSC Circle of Practice

The MSC Circle of Practice is an invitation for Graduates of an MSC 8-week course, MSC Intensive or Live Online MSC to gather and reflect on the direct experience of self-compassion within a supportive community. Our weekly meetings are donation-based. We gather on Tuesdays from 7:00pm - 8:00pm(PT) for discussion and practice.

Registration - lagunameditation@icloud.com

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MSC Circle of Practice
May
11
to Jun 22

MSC Circle of Practice

The MSC Circle of Practice is an invitation for Graduates of an MSC 8-week course, MSC Intensive or Live Online MSC to gather and reflect on the direct experience of self-compassion within a supportive community. Our weekly meetings are donation-based. We gather on Tuesdays from 7:00pm - 8:00pm(PT) for discussion and practice.

Registration - lagunameditation@icloud.com

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Warming Up to Yourself with Love and Compassion - Session 10
Apr
7
to May 26

Warming Up to Yourself with Love and Compassion - Session 10

Join me on Zoom for my 10th session of Mindful Self Compassion!

Together, will will go on an 8-week adventure to identify and develop our innate resource of self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Most of us feel deep compassion for our close friends when they are struggling but how about yourself? What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself, when you need it the most? Mindful Self-Compassion involves the capacity to comfort and soothe ourselves, and to motivate ourselves with encouragement when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

WHAT IS MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION?

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff, PhD, and Christopher Germer, PhD, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.

WHAT DO PARTICPANTS LEARN?

  • That self-compassion is a skill that can help you meet life’s difficulties with wisdom and kindness

  • How to offer yourself the compassion you would naturally extend to a dear friend or stranger

  • A courageous attitude of mind that will give you emotional stability and resilience to be more fully present with uncertainty so you can recover from life’s difficulties and move on with more ease and confidence

DETAILS:

  • When: Every Wednesday from 4:00 - 6:30pm(PT) April 7th through May 26th. .Additionally, we will participate in a four hour Silent Retreat on Saturday May 1st. 10:00am - 2:00pm (PT)

  • Where: Online Zoom platform

  • What to bring: please bring a pen and journal and wear comfortable clothing that you can sit in.

This workshop fills quickly, so when you are ready to reserve your spot, please contact me here to reserve your space.

I can't wait to meet you and share this adventure!

Registration: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register, with the balance due for your tuition no later than one week before the start date of the workshop. Payment is accepted via check, cash, PayPal or Venmo.

Early Bird Tuition: When you register before March 3rd you will be offered an Early Bird tuition of $500. You will still be required to register with a $100 non-refundable deposit.

Standard Tuition: $600 due by March 24th. Every effort is made to help people in need. Please email me if there are financial concerns.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Participants who withdraw before 30 days of the start date of the workshop will have the option to receive a credit in the full amount paid towards another MSC Workshop within 1 year or receive a refund of the course tuition minus the $100 non-refundable deposit.

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