In the MSC Course you will learn...
​How to stop being so hard on yourself
How to transform the inner critic
How to handle difficult emotions with greater ease
How to motivate yourself with encouragement rather than criticism
How to transform difficult relationships, old and new
Mindfulness and self-compassion practices for home and everyday life
The theory and research behind mindful self-compassion
How to give yourself the care and tenderness that you need
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This program is designed for members of the general public, as well as for professionals who wish to integrate self-compassion into their work. Meditation experience is not necessary to participate in this MSC program. All are welcome! Participating in this program satisfies a prerequisite for becoming a MSC teacher, namely, participation in a MSC Training course.
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Program activities include meditation, short talks, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. The MSC program is not held in silence, although there are periods of silence, and it is also not group therapy, although participants are encouraged to share their experiences on the path of mindful self-compassion. The emphasis of the program is on enhancing emotional resources and personal capacities. For more information, please see centerformsc.org.
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The following readings are recommended, but not required: