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Mindful Self-Compassion Courses and Workshops

Mindful Self-Compassion Courses

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an evidence-based 8 session course designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. It was developed by Christopher Germer, PhD, a leader in the integration of mindfulness and psychotherapy (www.mindfulselfcompassion.org) and Kristin Neff, PhD, a pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion (www.self-compassion.org).


MSC combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion in order to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. 


The first step is to become aware that we are struggling (mindfulness). The second step is to bring loving awareness to ourselves during this moment (self-compassion). Together, mindfulness and self-compassion create a state of loving connected presence during difficult moments in our lives.


In MSC you’ll learn to:

  • Practice mindfulness and self-compassion in daily life
  • Understand the proven health benefits of self-compassion
  • Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
  • Handle uncomfortable emotions with greater ease
  • Transform challenging relationships
  • Manage caregiver fatigue
  • Practice the art of savouring and self-appreciation


Mindful Self-Compassion is a journey—an adventure in self-discovery and self-kindness. Self-compassion has the paradoxical effect of both soothing our emotional distress as well as opening us to the pain that we may have been unconsciously holding inside, often for many years. Therefore, challenging emotions are likely to surface during the program. 


MSC teachers are committed to helping participants feel safe and comfortable during the course. However, participants agree at the outset that they will take primary responsibility for their emotional well-being. Mindful Self-compassion is therapeutic, but it’s not therapy. It is not a replacement for medical or mental health care. 


MSC is designed for members of the general public. Meditation experience is not necessary to participate in MSC. Program activities include meditation, short talks, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. The goal is for participants to develop the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion in order to increase life satisfaction, decrease anxiety, depression and stress, and increase resilience. 


This program fulfills one of the prerequisites for becoming an MSC Teacher. For more information on MSC and becoming an MSC Teacher, please visit www.centerformsc.org.

Join Us for an Adventure in Mindful Self-Compassion

MSC 8 Week Program with 1/2 Day Silent Retreat

Date: October 21 - December 16, 2025. 

Retreat: November 25, 2025

Day of Week: Tuesday

Time: 4:30pm - 7:15pm (PST)

Cost: $595/$495 (Early Bird pricing until September 1st))

*Scholarships and payment plans available upon request.*

Location: Online via Zoom

Facilitators: Shannon Ellis and Alysha Jones 

Register Now

Co-Facilitators for MINDFUL Self-Compassion

Alysha Jones (she/her)

Shannon Ellis (she/her)

Shannon Ellis (she/her)

  Registered nurse and nurse educator with a focus on mindfulness, spiritual care, and nature-based healing. Alysha brings warmth, presence, and a deep respect for the body’s wisdom to her teaching and support work.

Shannon Ellis (she/her)

Shannon Ellis (she/her)

Shannon Ellis (she/her)

Mindful Self-Compassion teacher, occupational therapist, and sensory wellness coach. Shannon brings a gentle, grounded presence to her teaching, shaped by both personal experience and years of supporting others through stress, burnout, and life transitions. She’s passionate about creating space for people to meet themselves with kindness and reconnect with what matters.

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