Mindful Self Compassion Program - 8 weeks

Mindful Self-Compassion with Catherine OrzechNext held on Tue, Sep 29, 2015 at 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

This enrollment runs from Tue Sep 29, 2015 - Tue Nov 17, 2015 

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.

$375; 20% discount for Live Well teachers and staff (must register at the studio)

Dates: Tuesdays, 9/29 to 11/17 (8 weeks), 7-9:30 pm, plus Saturday afternoon Retreat 10/31 1-5pm