Mindful Self-Compassion Training
Victoria Pawlowski, M.Ed., R.C.C. is a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Teacher through the Centre for Mindful Self-Compassion. MSC is an internationally recognized, research based program developed by Dr. Kristen Neff (U of Texas) and Dr. Chris Germer (Harvard) and The Centre for Mindful Self-Compassion. The programs are designed to teach mindfulness and self-compassion skills which have been shown to reduce anxiety, depression, stress and burnout while, at the same time, enhancing relational and emotional wellbeing.
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Self-Compassion Practice for Grief – in-person, free through Nanaimo Hospice
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1/2 day Silent Self-Compassion Retreat: Summer Touchstone, Sunday July 19th, 2026
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1/2 day Silent Self-Compassion Retreat: Falling Back (into your own arms) Sunday September 13, 2026
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1/2 day Silent Self-Compassion Retreat: Find Space, Breathe & Reconnect, Sunday December 6, 2026:
Upcoming Programs
(Please email us to be put on a waitlist or sign up for our Newsletter and/or the newsletter for Bethlehem Retreat Centre
to be notified when the following programs are scheduled and open for registration)
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Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Weekend Retreat
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Self-Forgiveness Workshop – Steps to Healing Shame with Self-Compassion: 3 hour live online training
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Self-Compassion for our Bodies: 3 hour live online training
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Self-Compassion for Burnout: In-person Weekend Retreat
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Self-Compassion for Shame: 6 Week Live Online Training