Skills for Emotional Resilience in the Chicagoland Area
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ABOUT MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION
During the 8-week course participants will learn to:
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Practice mindfulness and self-compassion in daily life
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Understand the science and research of self-compassion
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Use self-compassion to live in accord with personal core values
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Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
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Motivate oneself with kindness rather than criticism
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Work with challenging relationships
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Manage caregiver fatigue
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Practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation
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Teach and/or model 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 Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer, MSC is designed to offer participants the skills for emotional resilience and learning to be kinder to oneself during the difficult times in life.
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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
Winter 2021
Mindful Self-Compassion
8-week Course + Retreat
Virtual class via Zoom
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Facilitated by Colleen O'Brien, LCPC & Staci Berman, LMFT
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Saturdays 10am-1pm
(Central Standard Time)
January 9th - March 6th, 2021
Class includes retreat to take place on
Saturday, February 13th from 10am-1pm CST
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Cost of course is $450
*Scholarships available for financial hardship
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No previous mindfulness or meditation experience required
Course Information
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is taught as an 8-week course that meets once weekly for 3 hours. Program activities include short talks, experiential exercises, meditation, group discussion, and home practices. Each course includes one retreat (3-hour) 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.
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*This is an inclusive course in all the ways, including economic. We have always offered financial scholarships for people in need and continue to do so in these challenging times.
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Fees
The fee for the course is $450.
Payment plan and scholarships available for anyone experiencing financial hardship
Options for payments include Quickpay with Zelle, Venmo or Check
Discounts available for MSC Course alumni
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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
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