Mindful self-compassion is the foundation of emotional healing—being aware in the present moment when we're struggling with feelings of inadequacy, despair, confusion, and other forms of stress (mindfulness) and responding with kindness and understanding (self-compassion). Mindful self-compassion also means holding difficult emotions—fear, anger, sadness, shame and self-doubt—and ourselves, in loving awareness, leading to greater ease and well-being in our daily lives.
Mindful self-compassion can be learned by anyone. It’s the practice of repeatedly evoking good will toward ourselves especially when we’re suffering—cultivating the same desire that all living beings have to live happily and free from suffering. And as the Dalai Lama says, self-compassion is the first step toward compassion for others.
The Mindful Self-Compassion class is an 8-week program designed to cultivate self-compassion skills for daily life. Founded in 2012 by Kristin Neff, PhD and Christopher K. Germer, PhD

8 weeks
Tuesdays April 4th to May 23rd 7-9:30pm; & Retreat Saturday, May 6th, 1-4
$299 Early Bird price before February 28th; $375 after

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with Catherine OrzechNext held on Tue, Feb 2, 2016 at 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

This enrollment runs from Tue Feb 2, 2016 - Tue Mar 22, 2016 

Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, MBSR is about taking control of our lives, being aware of influences that affect our well-being and health, and finding peace-of-mind and balance in an oftentimes chaotic world. Learn to cope more effectively, increase your ability to relax, decrease physical and psychological symptoms, and reduce pain.

Program includes: guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices, group discussions, gentle stretching and yoga, daily "homework,” CD, and a workbook.

$375

Dates: Tuesdays, 2/2 to 3/22 (8 weeks), 7-9:30 pm, plus Saturday afternoon Retreat March 12th, 12-6 p.m.