MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION PROGRAM​

 

I am a trained Mindful Self-Compassion Instructor with four years of teaching and coaching MSC. I teach MSC paired with art making for anyone intersted. Courses can be set up by contacting me. Notice of upcoming courses will be displayed on this webite.

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What to Expect from the Mindful Self-Compassion Program:

The Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion, providing a powerful tool for emotional resilience. The program includes conceptual learning, meditations, and creative self-compassion practices designed to be used in daily life. The 8-part course meets weekly and includes a day-long silent retreat.

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Program activities include discussion of topics, experiential exercises, meditation, small group interaction, and home practices.  MSC is an opportunity to explore how we typically respond when difficulties arise in our lives and to learn tools for becoming a warm and supportive companion to ourselves. The emphasis of MSC is on building emotional resources. Positive change occurs naturally as we develop the capacity to be with ourselves in a kinder, more

compassionate way. Read the testaments on the website, you will find comments that reinforce the advantage of participating in the full course with others.

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In MSC you’ll learn to:

• Practice mindfulness and self-compassion in daily life

• Understand the science of self-compassion

• Use self-compassion to live in accord with your values

• Handle difficult emotions with greater ease

• Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism

• Work with challenging relationships

• Manage caregiver fatigue

• Practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation

• Teach simple self-compassion skills to others​​​

 

The MSC program can be paired with art. Participants are positively engaged with the possibility to immerse themselves in creative processes during the course, as an additional way to deepen awareness. 

 

MSC INTRODUCTORY WORSHOP

 

Introduction: What is Self-Compassion? Clearing the misgivings. Q&A

Exercise and debrief: How do I treat a friend?

Exercise and debrief: Soothing Touch/Self-Compassion Break

Break

Present Moment Awareness and Resistance

Practice: Affectionate Breathing

Relationship of Mindfulness and Compassion

Experiencing ‘Backdraft’ and dealing with

Practice: Walking Meditation

Lunch Break

Meditation: Loving-kindness for a Loved One

Why do we criticize ourselves?

Exercise and debrief: Compassionate motivation

Break

Mindfulness and Self-Compassion in daily life

Exercise and debrief: Allow, Soften, Soothe

Exercise and debrief: Self-appreciation and embracing our lives

Conclusion: What to Expect from the Mindful Self-Compassion Program