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Center for Mindful Self-Compassion

CMSC offers training in Mindful Self-Compassion based on research & established teaching methods. Founded in 2012 by Kristin Neff, PhD and Christopher K.
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Germer, PhD, the center is a place where people can access self-compassion resources, discover MSC programs in their area, and explore MSC teacher training.

04/20/2026

🙋 Can you relate to this?

Everything around us feels way less stable and certain than it used to.
In times like these, one question becomes more important than ever:
➡️ How do we remain steady, peaceful and empowered when the world around us feels unsettled?

The Seven Strengths is a free, live, 7-day global online course offered by one of our non-profit partners and will teach you these critical skills.

✅ May 13-19, 2026
✅ Seven world-leading teachers
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Reserve your free space on the course and receive $97 in free gifts, including the best selling book Deep Resilience.

Lets build the inner strength to thrive through these times so that we can show up in ways that promote healing, create connection and make waves of positive change.

Register for Free at link in comments

04/16/2026

What is Mindful Self‑Compassion?
It’s the practice of treating yourself with the same kindness you’d offer a friend.

MSC brings together:
✨ Mindfulness — noticing what you feel
✨ Common Humanity — remembering you’re not alone
✨ Self‑Kindness — responding with warmth instead of criticism

How to Use MSC in Daily Life
✨ When you’re stressed:
Pause. Notice what’s happening in your body. Name the emotion gently: “This is stress.”
Place a hand on your heart or another soothing gesture. Offer yourself a phrase like,
“May I give myself the compassion I need right now.”

✨ When you’re being self‑critical:
Ask yourself, “What would I say to a friend in this situation?”
Then offer those same words to yourself.

✨ When you feel alone in your struggle:
Remind yourself, “Others feel this too. I’m not the only one.”
This simple shift can soften isolation and reconnect you to your humanity.

✨ When emotions feel overwhelming:
Take a mindful breath.
Acknowledge the difficulty.
Then ask, “What’s one small, kind thing I can do for myself in this moment?” ”

Small moments of compassion create big shifts.

04/10/2026

Loneliness is something so many of us carry quietly — even while leading, supporting others, or showing up with strength on the outside.

But loneliness isn’t a personal failing.
It’s a human experience.
And when we learn to meet it with compassion, something powerful shifts.

On April 16, join MSC Teachers Lisa Baylis and Trymaine Gauthier for Leading Through Loneliness — a workshop designed to help you explore loneliness not as a problem to fix, but as a doorway to deeper connection, authenticity, and resilience.

Through reflection, conversation, and self‑compassion practices, you’ll learn how to:

✨ Understand loneliness as a universal experience
✨ Lead with greater presence and emotional clarity
✨ Build connection in your communities and teams
✨ Support yourself with kindness when you feel alone

If you’ve been longing for a space to pause, breathe, and reconnect — this is your invitation.

📅 April 16, 1-3 pm PT
🧭 Online Workshop
🔗 Register via the link in comments

You don’t have to navigate loneliness alone.
Let’s explore it together — with courage, compassion, and community.

04/09/2026

Sometimes the space we didn’t know we needed appears at just the right moment.

A quiet reminder to slow down.
To listen more deeply.
To make room for what’s been waiting beneath the surface.

As we prepare for next week’s 5‑Day Online Silent Retreat, we’re sharing a short guided meditation from retreat facilitator and certified MSC teacher Carolina Bautista‑Velez.

This brief embodiment practice offers a gentle way to arrive in your body and meet what’s here.

✨ Listen to this 90‑second excerpt
✨ Or experience the full 10‑minute meditation through the link in our bio

04/03/2026

"Self‑compassion isn’t selfish. When I give myself compassion, I can be more compassionate with others."

It’s remarkable how much lighter life feels when we stop treating ourselves like an afterthought. Offering ourselves patience, understanding, and grace doesn’t take away from anyone else — it expands our capacity to show up with more empathy, more steadiness, and more presence.

Taking care of yourself is one of the most generous things you can do.

03/30/2026

💪 Ready to reclaim your voice and stand up for yourself with compassion?
Tender self‑compassion helps us soothe and support ourselves — but sometimes we need the other side of compassion: the fierce, empowered part that protects our boundaries, speaks our truth, and motivates real change.

This 8‑week Fierce Self‑Compassion course, taught live online by Certified MSC Teacher Jamie Lynn Tatera, helps you tap into both your strength and your tenderness so you can show up more fully in your life.

💫 In this course, you’ll learn how to:

- Set healthy boundaries without guilt
- Use anger as a constructive force rather than turning it inward
- Meet your needs with clarity and courage
- Motivate yourself with encouragement instead of criticism
- Balance fierce and tender self‑compassion to feel more whole and empowered

If you’ve completed an 8 or 10 week MSC course and are ready for the next step in your self‑compassion journey, this program offers a powerful, research‑backed path toward living with more authenticity, strength, and heart.

✨ Course begins April 8 — registration now open!
Join a supportive community and discover how compassion can be both soft and strong.

Link in bio or at: centerformsc.org

03/25/2026

✨ Learn to treat yourself with the same kindness you offer others.

The Live Online Mindful Self‑Compassion (LOMSC) course offers a powerful way to build emotional resilience, reduce self‑criticism, and meet life’s challenges with greater ease—all from the comfort of home. Rooted in the groundbreaking MSC program, LOMSC blends mindfulness with the warmth of self‑kindness to help you respond to stress, failure, and difficult emotions with more compassion and clarity.

Why people love LOMSC:

- Learn practical tools to motivate yourself with encouragement instead of self‑criticism
- Build emotional strength to navigate tough moments with steadiness and acceptance
- Transform old patterns of self‑judgment into self‑support
- Deepen relationships through greater empathy and self‑validation
- Enjoy a supportive online community led by Certified MSC teachers
- Access the MSC curriculum through a flexible 10‑week online format

LOMSC offers a gentle, research‑backed path toward greater well‑being.

💛 Because treating yourself like someone you care about isn’t indulgent—it’s transformative.

Learn more or join an upcoming course at the Center for Mindful Self‑Compassion, link in bio or at: centerformsc.org

03/13/2026

💞 Self-Compassion Phrase: "May I appreciate all of who I am and trust in self-compassion to guide my journey."

This journey of self-compassion is uniquely yours, and each step—whether small or large—has brought you closer to a deeper connection with yourself. Practices are not a destination but a lifelong opportunity and commitment to being kinder, gentler, and more understanding with yourself.

As you move forward, remember that self-compassion is a continuous practice, and it can look different every day. You have everything within you to continue this journey in a way that feels right for you. Honor the beauty and strength of who you are and commit to practicing self-compassion in your own unique way. Your journey is worth celebrating, and so are you.

03/05/2026

🌿 Live Online Mindful Self‑Compassion Starts Tomorrow
Fridays • 8–10am PT • with Carolina Bautista‑Vélez

The next round of the 10‑week Live Online Mindful Self‑Compassion course begins tomorrow, offering a supportive space to understand your inner critic, soften self‑judgment, and build a kinder relationship with yourself.

This program brings together research‑based tools, guided practices, and community connection to help you meet life’s challenges with more steadiness and care. It includes a 3‑hour online retreat on April 24th and follows the full MSC curriculum developed by Kristin Neff and Chris Germer.

If you’ve been wanting to deepen your self‑compassion practice or begin one with guidance, this is a meaningful place to start.

Learn more or register link in bio or at: centerformsc.org

03/03/2026

🌿 Meet Lisa Baylis – Holding Space for Compassionate Growth 🌿

As CMSC’s Education Director, self-compassion isn’t just something I teach—it’s something I live, every single day. I’m a mom of two teenage elite athletes, and their fast-paced lives are a constant reminder that I need to stay grounded, steady, and kind to myself. Modeling self-compassion for them helps all of us navigate the swirl of everyday life with more grace.

I’ve been with CMSC for two years, and I truly love working here. This work aligns with my heart. As a former overwhelmed and perfectionist educator, self-compassion has helped me reconnect with presence, purpose, and even joy. Now, I get to bring this practice into schools and support other educators who are doing such meaningful, challenging work. At CMSC, I show up each day to build strong, supportive relationships and nurture our community’s growth as teachers and human beings.

My hope is to foster trust, connection, and care—to help our MSC teachers feel seen, supported, and inspired. I want to be part of a world where self-compassion is a foundation, not a luxury—because I believe it truly can make life better for all of us, especially the next generation.

02/25/2026

💞 Self-Compassion Phrase: "May I seek out moments to savor today."

Today, let’s take finding sweetness and joy in our day a step further by seeking out moments to savor. This means actively looking for the small, beautiful things around us, whether it’s the taste of your morning coffee, the colors of the sky, or the sound of a friend’s voice, and give them extra time, awareness, and warmth.

Savoring doesn’t just happen—it requires a willingness to pause and truly experience the joy in these moments. When we seek out opportunities to savor, we intentionally invite more loving, connected presence into our day. This practice can nourish our hearts and help us build resilience when difficult moments arise.

As you move through your day, see what you can savor and allow it to fill you with appreciation and gratitude. If you haven't already, you might even consider making this a daily evening reflection and written record as a way to anchor self-compassion into your life.

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Friday	8am - 5pm
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Sunday	9am - 12pm

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