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.  

 

  • Self-Compassion Practice for Grief - in-person, free through Nanaimo Hospice

    Self-Compassion Practice for Grief – in-person, free through Nanaimo Hospice

  • 1/2 day Silent Self-Compassion Retreat: Summer Touchstone, Sunday July 19th, 2026

    1/2 day Silent Self-Compassion Retreat: Summer Touchstone, Sunday July 19th, 2026

  • 1/2 day Silent Self-Compassion Retreat: Falling Back (into your own arms) Sunday September 13, 2026

    1/2 day Silent Self-Compassion Retreat: Falling Back (into your own arms) Sunday September 13, 2026

  • 1/2 day Silent Self-Compassion Retreat: Find Space, Breathe & Reconnect, Sunday December 6, 2026:

    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)

  • Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Weekend Retreat

    Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Weekend Retreat

  • Self-Forgiveness Workshop - Steps to Healing Shame with Self-Compassion: 3 hour live online training

    Self-Forgiveness Workshop – Steps to Healing Shame with Self-Compassion: 3 hour live online training

  • Self-Compassion for our Bodies:  3 hour live online training

    Self-Compassion for our Bodies: 3 hour live online training

  • Self-Compassion for Burnout: In-person Weekend Retreat

    Self-Compassion for Burnout: In-person Weekend Retreat

  • Self-Compassion for Shame: 6 Week Live Online Training

    Self-Compassion for Shame: 6 Week Live Online Training