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SUMMARY:(Montréal: In-Person) MSC Core Skills Workshop with Chris Germer and Kristin Neff
DESCRIPTION:Join Chris Germer and Kristin Neff for this unique in-person opportunity this May! In-Person MSC Core Skills Workshop with Chris Germer and Kristin Neff \nSaturday\, May 16\, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Eastern Time\nSunday\, May 17\, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Eastern Time \nLocation: Agora (CO-R500)\, Heart of Science Pavilion\n175 President Kennedy Avenue\nMontréal\, Quebec H2X3P2 \nParticipants will be responsible for their own accommodations. \n_________ \nMSC founders Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Chris Germer are offering a rare in-person Core Skills Workshop! This unique opportunity allows participants to experience their guidance firsthand in a live setting. The MSC Core Skills workshop\, is designed for individuals who want to integrate self-compassion into their personal lives and professional work. It is open to the general public and provides a total of 12 hours of training over two days. \nWhen we fail\, make mistakes\, or we’re faced with life challenges\, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed\, inadequate\, and disconnected from ourselves and others. In these moments\, self-compassion\, especially when practiced in community\, can serve as a powerful tool for grounding\, healing\, and connection. \nBy offering ourselves the same kindness\, understanding\, and care that we would a close friend\, we can navigate the imperfection of life with greater self-acceptance\, resilience and clarity. Practicing self-compassion in community helps us reconnect with our inner and collective wisdom\, fostering a sense of inner peace and strength. \nDr. Neff and Dr. Germer are pioneers who created the empirically-supported Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program\, which teaches the skills needed to cultivate self-compassion and enhance emotional well-being. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\nMSC helps you develop self-compassion through three core elements: \n\nMindfulness – Turning toward difficult emotions\, sensations\, and thoughts with awareness and an open mind.\nCommon Humanity – Recognizing that feelings of inadequacy and disappointment are universal and that suffering is part of the shared human experience.\nSelf-Kindness – Offering warmth and understanding to ourselves when we suffer\, fail\, or feel inadequate.\n\nBenefits of Self-Compassion:\nResearch shows that self-compassion is strongly associated with: \n\nGreater emotional well-being\nEnhanced ability to cope with life challenges\nLower levels of anxiety and depression\nHealthier habits such as good nutrition and exercise\nMore satisfying and compassionate relationships\n\nSelf-compassion not only helps us comfort\, soothe\, and validate ourselves but also empowers us to protect\, provide\, and motivate ourselves toward achieving our goals. \nThis workshop is an empowering introduction for those new to self-compassion and a valuable refresher for MSC graduates looking to deepen their practice.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/montreal-in-person-msc-core-skills-workshop-with-chris-germer-and-kristin-neff/
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