Mindful Self-Compassion Training Intensive, March 22-27th, 2026 Bethlehem Centre, Nanaimo, BC. Canada

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an evidence-based training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Dr. Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Dr. Chris Germer, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enables us to respond to difficult moments in our lives with kindness, care, and understanding.

Self-compassion is a resource that provides emotional strength and resilience, allowing us to admit our shortcomings, motivate ourselves with kindness, forgive ourselves when needed, relate wholeheartedly to others, and be more authentic ourselves.

After participating in this workshop, you’ll be able to:

• Practice self-compassion in daily life
• Understand the evidence-based 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
• Practice the art of savouring and self-appreciation

What To Expect

Program activities include learning sessions, experiential exercises, guided meditations, group discussions, and personal reflection time. Participants are invited to directly experience self-compassion and learn practices that evoke self-compassion in daily life. MSC is primarily a compassion training program, although mindfulness is the foundation of self-compassion.

MSC is also not psychotherapy insofar as the emphasis of MSC is on building emotional resources rather than addressing old wounds. Positive change occurs naturally as we develop the capacity to be with ourselves in a kinder, more compassionate way.

It is said that “love reveals everything unlike itself.” While some difficult emotions may arise when practicing self-compassion, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive environment for this process to unfold, and to making the journey interesting and enjoyable for everyone.

No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required to attend MSC. To insure safety, participants are asked to provide background information when they register for the program.

This program fulfills one of the prerequisites for becoming a MSC teacher. For more information on MSC and MSC Teacher Training, please visit ​www.CenterForMSC.org​