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Free Intro to Mindful Self-Compassion

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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 Chris Germer, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care, and understanding.

Details:

  • Facilitated by Lucy Sternburgh, Ph.D., LPC, Certified MSC Teacher

  • Location: People’s Church (1758 10th St N, Kalamazoo, MI 49009)

  • Free Orientation sessions on Wednesday, April 17 and April 24 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Topics covered in this introduction:

  • What is Self-Compassion?

  • Misgivings about Self-Compassion

  • 2-3 Introductory Practices to Begin to Cultivate Self-Compassion

  • Overview of the 8-Week MSC Course

  • Q&A

The goal of MSC is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life. This is a secular program. Everyone is welcome, including people of all backgrounds and identities. No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC.

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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 Chris Germer, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care, and understanding.

Details:

  • Facilitated by Lucy Sternburgh, Ph.D., LPC, Certified MSC Teacher

  • Location: People’s Church (1758 10th St N, Kalamazoo, MI 49009)

  • Free Orientation sessions on Wednesday, April 17 and April 24 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Topics covered in this introduction:

  • What is Self-Compassion?

  • Misgivings about Self-Compassion

  • 2-3 Introductory Practices to Begin to Cultivate Self-Compassion

  • Overview of the 8-Week MSC Course

  • Q&A

The goal of MSC is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life. This is a secular program. Everyone is welcome, including people of all backgrounds and identities. No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC.

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 Chris Germer, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care, and understanding.

Details:

  • Facilitated by Lucy Sternburgh, Ph.D., LPC, Certified MSC Teacher

  • Location: People’s Church (1758 10th St N, Kalamazoo, MI 49009)

  • Free Orientation sessions on Wednesday, April 17 and April 24 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Topics covered in this introduction:

  • What is Self-Compassion?

  • Misgivings about Self-Compassion

  • 2-3 Introductory Practices to Begin to Cultivate Self-Compassion

  • Overview of the 8-Week MSC Course

  • Q&A

The goal of MSC is for participants to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life. This is a secular program. Everyone is welcome, including people of all backgrounds and identities. No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC.

See https://www.downtoearthwellbeingllc.com/msc for more information!

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