• I𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒?
• 𝐼𝑚𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑙𝑙 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔?
• 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑠?
• 𝑂𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑔𝑢𝑒?
• 𝐻𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑙𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑡 𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒?

Self-compassion can be described as treating yourself with the same kindness that you’d treat a close friend or loved one. The Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) course is an empirically-supported, 8-week 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.

Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing, less anxiety, depression and stress, maintenance of healthy habits, and satisfying personal relationships. And it’s easier than you think.

• Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
• Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
• Improve overall health and well-being
• Transform challenging relationships, old and new
• Manage caregiver fatigue
• Practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation

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This online Mindful Self-Compassion course will be taught on Zoom

Sustaining Rate: $400 USD

Benefactor Rate*: $450 USD

* It is our hope to make the MSC course available to all those who are interested.

The Benefactor rate helps to support scholarships for students, veterans, people of color, and others in need.

**Please reach out to apply for a scholarship.

Program activities include meditation, short talks, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. MSC is a workshop rather than a retreat. The goal is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life.

Prior to registering, participants should plan to attend all eight sessions, as well as the half-day retreat, and practice mindfulness and self-compassion at least 30 minutes per day throughout the program.

MSC is primarily a compassion training program rather than mindfulness training, although mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion. MSC is also not psychotherapy insofar as the emphasis of MSC is on building emotional resources rather than addressing old wounds. Beneficial change occurs naturally as we develop the capacity to be with ourselves in a kinder, more compassionate way.

Compassion is a positive, energizing emotion. However, it is said that “love reveals everything unlike itself.” While learning self-compassion, some difficult emotions may arise. MSC teachers are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for this process to unfold, and to making the journey enjoyable for everyone.

• No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC. To ensure safety, participants are asked to provide background information when they register for the program (see below for required registration form)
• This program fulfills one of the prerequisites for becoming an MSC teacher. For more information on MSC and MSC Teacher Training, please visit www.centerformsc.org
• To keep a sense of supportive community and connection, class size will be limited to 14 participants only. This training is expected to fill up quickly, so register soon.
• Participants are requested to purchase “The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook” by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer. Available on Amazon.

• Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, by Kristin Neff
• The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, by Christopher Germer

Julie Madlin is a Somatic based Psychotherapist in Private Practice based online and in Brooklyn, NY. When she found self-compassion practices through her studies in Mindfulness/Meditation and Buddhism she was so excited to find new ways to support herself and those she works with. She especially loves how the practices complement her work towards helping others connect to and learn how to accept and ultimately have compassion for all parts of themselves.

For more information about Julie and her work as a Psychotherapist & Meditation Teacher, please visit http://juliehopemadlin.com.

Melissa Parks has her PhD in Clinical and Health Psychology and provides coaching for people living overseas. She’s passionate about spreading the word about self-compassion because she’s seen just how transformative it has been in the lives of her therapy and coaching clients, as well as in her own life and relationship with herself. To learn more about Melissa and the resources she has available on the topic of self-compassion, please visit her website.

All participants must also complete this form: BACKGROUND INFORMATION FORM

After completing the screening form and reviewed by the instructors we will send you an email and link to register.

Melissa Parks at 206-334-8326 or drmelissaparks@gmail.com

Julie Madlin at 347-903-3048 or integrativehealthcounseling@gmail.com