MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION

Skills for Emotional Resilience in the Chicagoland Area

ABOUT MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION

During the 8-week course participants will learn to:

Practice mindfulness and self-compassion in daily life
Understand the science and research of self-compassion
Use self-compassion to live in accord with value
Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
Motivate oneself with kindness rather than criticism
Work with challenging relationships
Manage caregiver fatigue
Practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation
Teach simple self-compassion tools to others

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an 8-week course offered several times a year in the Chicago area. Based on the work and research of Drs. Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer it is designed to offer participants the skills to cope more effectively and remain kinder to one-self when life does not go as hoped or planned.

TEACHERS

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Staci found Mindful Self-Compassion in 2014, at which time she was awe-struck by the power the practices had to help her through difficult times in life. She is a therapist in private practice in Chicago's loop and is passionate about sharing the compassion in her work as a therapist and as a teacher. Click here to learn more about Staci.

Trained Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher

Staci Berman, LMFT

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Colleen felt filled with love and equipped with new skills after attending an intensive Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) retreat in March 2018, taught by MSC co-developers, Kristin Neff and Chris Germer. Since then, Colleen has been working on relating to herself in a new way, using mindfulness and self-compassion in daily life, particularly when things are hard. With the intention of spreading that love and those skills, Colleen completed MSC teacher training in January 2019, ready to bring MSC to Chicago. Colleen currently teaches 8-week classes in Chicago, leads MSC workshops in the Chicagoland area, and integrates MSC into her professional work. Colleen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor working in Chicago.

Trained Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher

Colleen O'Brien, LCPC

Class Schedule

Mindful Self-Compassion is taught as an 8-week, in-person course that meets once weekly for 2.5 hours. Each round includes one retreat half-day (4.5 hours) that takes place in the second half of the course.

Below are classes that are currently available for registration or are currently in progress.

Summer 2019

Class Schedule

Mindful Self-Compassion is taught as an 8-week, in-person course that meets once weekly for 2.5 hours. Each round includes one retreat half-day (4.5 hours) that takes place in the second half of the course.

Below are classes that are currently available for registration or are currently in progress.

Summer 2019

COURSE DETAILS

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is taught as an 8-week, in-person course that meets once weekly for 2.5 hours. Program activities include short talks, experiential exercises, meditation, group discussion, and home practices. Each round includes one retreat half-day (4.5 hours) that takes place in the second half of the course.

MSC is designed for members of the general public. Meditation experience is not necessary to participate in MSC. All are welcome! The program is based on the values of equity, diversity and inclusiveness.

Fees

The fee for the course is $450.

Payment plans are available

Options for payments include Quickpay with Zelle, cash or check

We offer a limited number of scholarships.

Recommended Readings

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Chris Germer

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff

The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion by Christopher Germer

Offerings

3-hour Workshop

January 18, 2020 10:00am - 1:00pm

Northeastern IL University

We tend to be much harder on ourselves than we are on others. I invite you to learn how to treat yourself the way you would treat a good friend. In this workshop you will get an introduction to the skills, tools, and topics taught in the 8-Week Mindful Self-Compassion Course.

Research has shown that self-compassion greatly enhances emotional wellbeing. It can boost happiness, reduce depression and anxiety, and can even help to maintain healthy life style habits such as diet and exercise. Being both mindful and self-compassionate can lead to greater ease in our daily lives.

Curious about your own level of self-compassion? Take a quick quiz:

In this three-hour workshop you will:

Learn the material of 6 MSC related topics
Experience 3 Informal Practices
Participate in 1 Exercise
Experience 2 Meditations

Register here: https://apm.activecommunities.com/crneiu/Activity_Search/1846

Below are classes that are currently available for registration or are currently in progress.

Fall 2019

CHICAGO LOOP

180 N Michigan Ave.

Chicago, IL 60601

Conference Room

Oct 30, 2019-Jan 8, 2020

Wednesday Evenings

5:30PM - 8PM

October 30th

November 6th

November 13th

November 20th

(SKIPPING 11/27/19)

December 4th

December 11th

December 18th

(SKIPPING 12/25/19)

(SKIPPING 1/1/19)
January 8th

Retreat half-day on

Saturday December 7th 1pm-5pm

Winter 2020

LINCOLN SQUARE

Esquina Chicago

(next to Nomadic Ant)

4602 N. Western Ave.

Chicago, IL 60625

January 25, 2020-March 21, 2020

Saturday Mornings

10am-12:30pm

January 25th

February 1st

February 8th

February 15th

February 22nd

RETREAT DAY February 29th*

March 7th

March 14th

March 21st

*Retreat half-day offered on Saturday, February 29th 1pm-5pm; no regular class on that day

Spring 2020

CHICAGO LOOP

Cathedral Counseling Center

50 E. Washington St.

Chicago, IL 60602

April 8th - May 27th, 2020

Wednesday Evenings

5:30PM - 8PM

April 15th

April 22nd

April 29th

May 6th

May 13th

May 20th

May 27th

June 3rd

Retreat half-day on

Saturday May 16th 1pm-5pm

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