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Monday, October 16th 2023

8 Week Mindful Self-Compassion Program Online

Dr. Shari Geller, Ph.D., and Camilla Graziani
presented by Centre for MindBody Health

ONLINE PROGRAM – 8 Week Mindful Self-Compassion
October 16 through December 4, 2023
(Mondays: 6:00-9:00pm ET)
Silent Retreat: Fri. Nov. 17, 9:30am–12:30pm ET

“Self-Compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” Chris Germer

This program is being offered online via Zoom video conferencing. In order to register and participate in the program, you will need:

• An email account to receive an invitation link for each session
• A computer/tablet/smart phone with access to stable internet connectivity
• A quiet and confidential location

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 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.

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.

Self-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience and can be learned by anyone. Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing, less anxiety, depression and stress, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and satisfying personal relationships.

What to Expect

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

MSC is primarily a compassion training program rather than mindfulness training, although mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion. The emphasis in MSC is on building emotional resources. Compassion is a positive, energizing emotion, however, while learning self-compassion, some difficult emotions may arise. MSC is not focused on working through old injuries, instead the focus will be on developing the skills and resources to be with ourselves in a kinder, more compassionate way, which results in beneficial change. The facilitators are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for this process to unfold, and to making the journey enjoyable for everyone.

MSC includes 8 weekly online sessions of 3 hours each, in addition to a 3-hour online silent retreat. Prior to registering, participants should plan to attend every session and practice mindfulness and self-compassion at least 30 minutes per day throughout the program.

PREREQUISITES

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. The following books are recommended as companions to the MSC program:

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

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

In addition, this program is a prerequisite for the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) Certificate Program. For more information, please visit https://scipprogram.com/

THE MSC PROGRAM OFFERS SKILLS FOR LEARNING 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

FACILITATORS

Dr. Shari Geller, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist

Shari is an author, teacher, and clinical psychologist. She is the founder of the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program.

Shari has a long-term mindfulness meditation practice and is a Certified Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Her publications include her recent book: A Practical Guide for Cultivating Therapeutic Presence and Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapy co-authored with Leslie Greenberg. She is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health (CMBH), in Toronto, Canada. www.sharigeller.ca

Camilla Graziani
Master of Psychology Student, Adler Graduate Professional School

Camilla is a Master of Psychology student and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher trainee. She is aiming to practice sex therapy, developing her psychotherapy skills to offer present, safe, and supportive therapeutic relationships for people to explore sexuality, gender identities and roles, intimacy, pleasure, and sexual well-being. Camilla is also a volunteer at the Sexuality and Gender Lab (Sagelab) with Dr. Meredith Chivers and has been Workshop Manager for Dr. Shari Geller, Ph.D., C. Psych for ten years, supporting the long-term vision of therapeutic presence becoming a foundational component of training across psychotherapy approaches.

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For more information contact: [email protected]
416-855-2624

website: https://www.sharigeller.ca/event/8-week-mindful-self-compassion-program-online-fall-2023/

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