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SUMMARY:Introduction to Fierce Self-Compassion\, with Kristin Neff 4/2026
DESCRIPTION:When most people think of self-compassion\, they consider the tender\, nurturing aspect of this mindset that allows us to be with our pain and accept ourselves in a supportive way. But self-compassion can be fierce as well as tender. \nFierce self-compassion involves taking action in the world to protect\, provide\, and motivate ourselves to alleviate suffering. It means saying “no” to others who are hurting us – drawing our boundaries firmly. It helps us to take a firm stance against injustice or unfairness without dehumanizing others. \nThis workshop will focus on the fierce aspect of self-compassion through lecture and experiential exercises. By learning to balance fierce and tender self-compassion\, you can begin to speak up\, draw boundaries\, and stand up for yourself with greater confidence.  \nThe workshop is most relevant for those who already have some experience and knowledge of self-compassion. \nCE Credits are available for live attendance at this workshop.  See below for details. \n  \n 
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/introduction-to-fierce-self-compassion-with-kristin-neff-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/introduction-to-fierce-self-compassion-with-kristin-neff-april-2026/
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SUMMARY:Mentor Session w/Laila
DESCRIPTION:Mentor sessions are an opportunity to join the self-compassion community and our self-compassion mentors in practice and discussion around a variety of self-compassion topics. These sessions are designed to help you deepen your practice\, discuss challenges\, and ask questions. This session is led by Laila Narsi.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/mentor-session-w-laila-april-3-2026/
CATEGORIES:Mentor Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/mentor-session-w-laila-april-3-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T160000
DTSTAMP:20251112T143515Z
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SUMMARY:Mentor Session w/Amy
DESCRIPTION:Mentor sessions are an opportunity to join the self-compassion community and our self-compassion mentors in practice and discussion around a variety of self-compassion topics. These sessions are designed to help you deepen your practice\, discuss challenges\, and ask questions. This session is led by Amy.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/mentor-session-w-amy-april-1-2026/
CATEGORIES:Mentor Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/mentor-session-w-amy-april-1-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260106T163047Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Monica Worline and Jane Dutton
DESCRIPTION:Monica C. Worline\, PhD\, is an organizational psychologist and the visionary behind EnlivenWork\, where she guides companies in cultivating courage\, compassion\, and curiosity as essential drivers of innovation and meaningful work. She is affiliated with Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education\, where she contributes to advancing scientific understanding of compassion in professional settings. Monica also leads CompassionLab\, an international research community dedicated to studying compassion in organizations\, and teaches at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business as part of the Center for Positive Organizations. \nJane E. Dutton\, PhD\, is a renowned scholar in organizational psychology and a Distinguished University Professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. Her career has centered on uncovering how people create meaningful\, life-giving experiences at work through compassion\, connection\, and personal agency. She has authored an extensive body of scholarship—including over one hundred academic articles and thirteen books and is widely recognized for shaping the field of positive organizational scholarship. As a cofounder of both the Center for Positive Organizations and CompassionLab\, she continues to champion research that helps workplaces support human thriving. \nTogether\, they co-authored Awakening Compassion at Work: The Quiet Power that Elevates People and Organizations\, available wherever books are sold. \nJoin us for a meaningful conversation as we delve into Monica and Jane’s groundbreaking work\, exploring the powerful role that compassion plays in the workplace to help organizations succeed and thrive.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-monica-worline-jane-dutton-march-7-2026/
CATEGORIES:Guest Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-monica-worline-jane-dutton-march-7-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T141500
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CREATED:20251030T222319Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Compassion for Work Stress and Burnout\, with Kristin Neff
DESCRIPTION:Our work – both our paid employment and work as unpaid caregivers – is an important source of fulfillment. But work can also involve high levels of stress.  When the stress exceeds our capacity to cope\, we may feel drained\, empty\, irritable\, or useless. We’re also likely to blame ourselves for feeling this way. In other words\, work stress often leads to burnout. \nFortunately\, research shows that self-compassion is a helpful antidote to burnout.  The caring stance of self-compassion helps us to create work-life balance\, be less overwhelmed by stress\, and encourage rather than blame ourselves when things are difficult.  \nThis workshop will use lecture\, discussion\, and experiential exercises to help you learn to be self-compassionate so you can reduce work stress and burnout. Simple tools will be provided to help you cope on the job\, so you can support yourself when you need it most. \nThe workshop is relevant for the general public as well as to practicing mental health professionals. \n CE credits are available\, see below for more information.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/self-compassion-for-work-stress-and-burnout-with-kristin-neff-feb-2026/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/self-compassion-for-work-stress-and-burnout-with-kristin-neff-feb-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T193000
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Elisha Goldstein
DESCRIPTION:Elisha Goldstein is the author of Tiny Shifts: How Emotional Health Transforms Stress\, Relationships\, and Longevity\, the bestselling Uncovering Happiness\, and co-author of A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook. He is a practicing clinical psychologist\, host of the Emotional Longevity Podcast\, and founder of the therapeutic coaching program Uncover the Power Within. \nElisha’s work is shaped by both science and lived experience. His own struggles with inner conflict led him to explore meditation\, community\, and self-compassion as practical tools for change — not just for feeling better\, but for creating change that actually lasts in everyday life. \nJoin Kristin Neff for a conversation with Elisha about how self-compassion can help us make small\, meaningful shifts — ones that are more effective in the long run — in how we relate to stress\, ourselves\, and the people we care about.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-elisha-goldstein-2026/
CATEGORIES:Guest Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-elisha-goldstein-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T103000
DTSTAMP:20251206T054503Z
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SUMMARY:Coaching Discovery Session
DESCRIPTION:These small-group informational sessions cover how 1:1 self-compassion-based life coaching works and what to expect in the sessions. You’ll meet the coach and get your questions answered about logistics and availability.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/coaching-discovery-session-february-10-2026/
CATEGORIES:Coaching: Discovery Session
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LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/coaching-discovery-session-february-10-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T103000
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CREATED:20251204T111006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T054546Z
UID:10000989-1769508000-1769509800@self-compassion.org
SUMMARY:Coaching Discovery Session
DESCRIPTION:These small-group informational sessions cover how 1:1 self-compassion-based life coaching works and what to expect in the sessions. You’ll meet the coach and get your questions answered about logistics and availability.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/coaching-discovery-session-january-27-2026/
CATEGORIES:Coaching: Discovery Session
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LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/coaching-discovery-session-january-27-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260209T223109Z
CREATED:20251006T114041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T223109Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Ethan Kross
DESCRIPTION:Ethan Kross\, PhD is a best-selling author and an award-winning professor at the University of Michigan’s Department of Psychology and Ross School of Business. He is also the director of the Emotion and Self-Control Laboratory\, where he studies the science of emotions\, self-regulation\, and the conversations we have with ourselves. \nHis first book\, the international bestseller Chatter: The Voice in Our Head\, Why It Matters\, and How to Harness It\, has been translated into over 40 languages\, helping readers around the world transform their inner dialogues to be supportive rather than destructive. His latest book Shift: Managing Your Emotions So They Don’t Manage You draws upon his years of research to explain the most effective ways to work with difficult emotions. Dr. Kross earned his BA at the University of Pennsylvania and his PhD at Columbia University. \nJoin us as we explore how Ethan’s groundbreaking research on self-talk and emotion regulation can help us cultivate greater self-compassion.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-ethan-kross-2026/
CATEGORIES:Guest Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-ethan-kross-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T103000
DTSTAMP:20251206T054600Z
CREATED:20251204T110504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T054600Z
UID:10000988-1768298400-1768300200@self-compassion.org
SUMMARY:Coaching Discovery Session
DESCRIPTION:These small-group informational sessions cover how 1:1 self-compassion-based life coaching works and what to expect in the sessions. You’ll meet the coach and get your questions answered about logistics and availability.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/coaching-discovery-session-january-13-2026/
CATEGORIES:Coaching: Discovery Session
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LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/coaching-discovery-session-january-13-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T121500
DTSTAMP:20260112T195721Z
CREATED:20251006T115547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T195721Z
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SUMMARY:January Gathering with Kristin -OPEN TO ALL to kick off 2026!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s kick off 2026 with the intention to bring more self-compassion into our lives.  In these monthly events\, Kristin will open with a guided self-compassion meditation\, followed by a live question-and-answer period. Attendees can ask Kristin questions about any topic related to self-compassion – from practice issues to research to the application of self-compassion in various realms of life.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/january-gathering-with-kristin-2026/
CATEGORIES:Gatherings with Kristin
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/january-gathering-with-kristin-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T163000
DTSTAMP:20251206T053514Z
CREATED:20251223T105953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T053514Z
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SUMMARY:Coaching Discovery Session
DESCRIPTION:These small-group informational sessions cover how 1:1 self-compassion-based life coaching works and what to expect in the sessions. You’ll meet the coach and get your questions answered about logistics and availability.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/coaching-discovery-session-january-7-2026/
CATEGORIES:Coaching: Discovery Session
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://self-compassion.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/LifeCoacign-Logo-with-words.webp
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/coaching-discovery-session-january-7-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T103000
DTSTAMP:20251206T054623Z
CREATED:20251204T104030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T054623Z
UID:10000985-1767088800-1767090600@self-compassion.org
SUMMARY:Coaching Discovery Session
DESCRIPTION:These small-group informational sessions cover how 1:1 self-compassion-based life coaching works and what to expect in the sessions. You’ll meet the coach and get your questions answered about logistics and availability.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/coaching-discovery-session-december-30-2025/
CATEGORIES:Coaching: Discovery Session
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LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/coaching-discovery-session-december-30-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T103000
DTSTAMP:20251206T053548Z
CREATED:20251205T103456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T053548Z
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SUMMARY:Coaching Discovery Session
DESCRIPTION:These small-group informational sessions cover how 1:1 self-compassion-based life coaching works and what to expect in the sessions. You’ll meet the coach and get your questions answered about logistics and availability.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/coaching-discovery-session-december-16-2025/
CATEGORIES:Coaching: Discovery Session
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LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/99484459609
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000
DTSTAMP:20251210T163419Z
CREATED:20241102T121433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T163419Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Scott Shigeoka
DESCRIPTION:Scott Shigeoka is a fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center and the author of the award-winning bestseller SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World. His work focuses on how to help people become more curious.  Curiosity about other people’s experiences and viewpoints helps bridge differences and create connections. It’s essential to developing the sense of common humanity that lies at the foundation of self-compassion. He has shared his insights on the importance of curiosity to audiences worldwide\, including on the Today Show. \nJoin us for a conversation as we explore Scott’s transformative work on the power of curiosity and the role that self-compassion plays in opening our hearts and minds.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-kritin-neff-and-scott-shigeoka-december-6-2025/
CATEGORIES:Guest Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-kritin-neff-and-scott-shigeoka-december-6-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T203000
DTSTAMP:20251029T203830Z
CREATED:20250925T134916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T203830Z
UID:10000879-1764792000-1764793800@self-compassion.org
SUMMARY:Coaching Discovery Session
DESCRIPTION:These small-group informational sessions cover how 1:1 self-compassion-based life coaching works and what to expect in the sessions. You’ll meet the coach and get your questions answered about logistics and availability.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/coaching-discovery-session-12-03-2025/
CATEGORIES:Coaching: Discovery Session
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LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/96758648723
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T203000
DTSTAMP:20251029T203833Z
CREATED:20250925T135136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T203833Z
UID:10000880-1763582400-1763584200@self-compassion.org
SUMMARY:Coaching Discovery Session
DESCRIPTION:These small-group informational sessions cover how 1:1 self-compassion-based life coaching works and what to expect in the sessions. You’ll meet the coach and get your questions answered about logistics and availability.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/coaching-discovery-session-11-19-2025/
CATEGORIES:Coaching: Discovery Session
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://self-compassion.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/LifeCoacign-Logo-with-words.webp
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/coaching-discovery-session-11-19-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T141500
DTSTAMP:20251122T164618Z
CREATED:20241107T203649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T164618Z
UID:10000644-1763204400-1763216100@self-compassion.org
SUMMARY:Self-Compassion for Caregivers with Kristin Neff
DESCRIPTION:Most of us are quite practiced at being kind to others\, especially in caregiver roles.  Whether we have a high-needs child\, an elderly parent\, an ill partner\, or are a professional caregiver such as a doctor\, nurse\, therapist\, or teacher\, we know to give support and comfort to the people who need us.  But how many of us offer that same level of compassion to ourselves? \nIf our caring just goes one way – outward but not inward – we will eventually become drained and depleted.  Self-compassion is crucial for caregivers because it allows us to resource ourselves so that we can continue our good work in the world. \nThis workshop will present theory and research on the key role that self-compassion plays for caregivers. A variety of practices will be taught that can help you maintain equilibrium in difficult caregiving situations.  You will also explore how to meet your needs in a balanced and fulfilling manner. \nThe workshop is relevant for the general public as well as professional caregivers. \nCE Credits are available for live attendance to this workshop.  See details below. \n 
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/self-compassion-for-caregivers-workshop-nov-15-2025/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/self-compassion-for-caregivers-workshop-nov-15-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T203000
DTSTAMP:20251114T235728Z
CREATED:20241102T122400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T235728Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Russell Kolts
DESCRIPTION:Russell Kolts\, PhD has gained international recognition for his research on compassion-based therapy\, which is a way to help clients develop self-compassion even when they feel they don’t deserve it.  His research also focuses on how to use self-compassion to work with anger and other intense human emotions. See his TedX talk on Anger\, Compassion\, and What It Means To Be Strong here.  He is the author of The Compassionate Mind Approach to Managing Your Anger\, The Anger Workbook\, and CFT Made Simple. \nJoin us for a conversation with Russell about Compassion Focused Therapy and also his work on how compassion for self and others can transform our relationship to anger and help us live a more fulfilling life.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-kristin-neff-and-russell-kolts-november-12-2025/
CATEGORIES:Guest Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-kristin-neff-and-russell-kolts-november-12-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20251008T003133Z
CREATED:20241102T122042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T003133Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Sharon Salzberg
DESCRIPTION:Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer\, world-renowned teacher\, and New York Times bestselling author. A trailblazer in bringing lovingkindness meditation to popular culture\, she has inspired generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers over the past fifty years to be more self-compassionate. As a co-founder of The Insight Meditation Society in Barre\, MA\, Sharon has authored thirteen books\, including the bestselling Real Happiness and her seminal work\, Lovingkindness. \nIn 2023\, she released two new books: Real Life and Finding Your Way. Sharon’s popular podcast\, The Metta Hour\, has garnered seven million downloads\, featuring interviews with thought leaders (including Kristin) from the mindfulness and self-compassion movement. \nJoin us for a conversation as we explore Sharon’s insights into the role of self-compassion in her work and life.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-kristin-neff-and-sharon-salzberg-october-4-2025/
CATEGORIES:Guest Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-kristin-neff-and-sharon-salzberg-october-4-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T141500
DTSTAMP:20251001T174043Z
CREATED:20241111T231716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T174043Z
UID:10000680-1758970800-1758982500@self-compassion.org
SUMMARY:Self-Compassion and Leadership\, with Amy Noelle
DESCRIPTION:“You don’t need a corner office or a title to be a leader. If you’re a parent guiding your children\, a teacher shaping young minds\, a colleague mentoring someone new\, or even just someone trying to lead yourself through life’s challenges – you’re already leading. \nThis workshop is for anyone who guides others\, formally or informally. Learn research-backed self-compassion practices that help you show up with both high standards and genuine care\, navigate tough conversations with confidence\, and create the kind of environment where people feel safe to grow and take risks. \nIn this three-hour online workshop\, you’ll discover how the way you treat yourself directly impacts everyone around you. When you replace harsh self-criticism with skillful self-compassion\, you model a different way of being that ripples out to transform relationships\, teams\, classrooms\, and families. \nLed by Amy Noelle\, this workshop creates a safe space to explore how your inner dialogue shapes your outer leadership\, and how a little kindness toward yourself can unlock more authentic and effective guidance – no matter where you sit on the org chart.” \nThis workshop is for you if… \n\nYou’re a parent who wants to model resilience and self-kindness for your kids\nYou’re a teacher or educator looking to create a more supportive classroom environment\nYou’re a manager or team lead who wants to guide with both high standards and genuine care\nYou’re someone who mentors\, coaches\, or supports others in any capacity\nYou find yourself being your own harshest critic\, especially when things don’t go perfectly\nYou want to have difficult conversations with more confidence and less anxiety\nYou’re tired of the voice in your head that says you’re not doing enough or being enough\nYou lead a team\, project\, or initiative and want to create psychological safety for others\nYou’re in any role where people look to you for guidance\, support\, or direction\nYou want to break the cycle of perfectionism that’s affecting both you and those around you\nYou’re ready to discover that being kind to yourself isn’t selfish – it’s strategic\nYou believe that how we treat ourselves sets the tone for how we treat others\n\n  \nCE Credits are available for live attendance to this workshop.  See below for details. \n 
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/self-compassion-and-leadership-with-amy-noelle-september-27-2025/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/96006384704
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T141500
DTSTAMP:20250918T212814Z
CREATED:20241022T142344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T212814Z
UID:10000604-1757761200-1757772900@self-compassion.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Fierce Self-Compassion\, with Kristin Neff
DESCRIPTION:When most people think of self-compassion\, they consider the tender\, nurturing aspect of this mindset that allows us to be with our pain and accept ourselves in a supportive way. But self-compassion can be fierce as well as tender. \nFierce self-compassion involves taking action in the world to protect\, provide\, and motivate ourselves to alleviate suffering. It means saying “no” to others who are hurting us – drawing our boundaries firmly. It helps us to take a firm stance against injustice or unfairness without dehumanizing others. \nThis workshop will focus on the fierce aspect of self-compassion through lecture and experiential exercises. By learning to balance fierce and tender self-compassion\, you can begin to speak up\, draw boundaries\, and stand up for yourself with greater confidence.  \nThe workshop is most relevant for those who already have some experience and knowledge of self-compassion. \nCE Credits are available for live attendance at this workshop.  See below for details. \n  \n 
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/introduction-to-fierce-self-compassion-workshop-sept-13-2025/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/introduction-to-fierce-self-compassion-workshop-sept-13-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T120000
DTSTAMP:20250910T162020Z
CREATED:20241102T121724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T162020Z
UID:10000613-1757156400-1757160000@self-compassion.org
SUMMARY:Conversation with Ann Saffi Biasetti
DESCRIPTION:Ann Saffi Biasetti\, PhD is a practicing psychotherapist and MSC teacher who specializes in using self-compassion to help people develop a healthier relationship with food and their bodies. She is the author of Befriending Your Body: A Self-Compassionate Approach to Freeing Yourself from Disordered Eating. She developed the Befriending Your Body Program\, a trauma-informed course that teaches skills of embodiment and self-compassion to heal disordered eating patterns. Her work also focuses on body forgiveness and healing body image disturbance. \nJoin us for a conversation with Ann as we explore how self-compassion can help us work with negative body image\, emotional eating\, and disordered eating so that we can make peace with our bodies\, food\, and ourselves.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-kristin-neff-and-ann-saffi-biasetti-september-6-2025/
CATEGORIES:Guest Conversations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://self-compassion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Guest-Conversation-with-Ann-Biasetti.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-kristin-neff-and-ann-saffi-biasetti-september-6-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T120000
DTSTAMP:20250805T161618Z
CREATED:20241102T121554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T161618Z
UID:10000612-1754132400-1754136000@self-compassion.org
SUMMARY:Conversation with Susan Kaiser Greenland
DESCRIPTION:Susan Kaiser Greenland is a mindfulness educator and bestselling author known for translating global wisdom traditions into practical everyday practices. In the early 2000s\, she pioneered the introduction of secular mindfulness in classrooms with her Inner Kids model which has been shown to help kids manage stress. She wrote The Mindful Child and Mindful Games\, creating dozens of fun activities that parents can do with their children to help them learn mindfulness and compassion. You can watch her TedX talk about teaching the ABC’s of Attention\, Balance\, and Compassion here. Her latest book\, Real World Enlightenment\, offers powerful tools for adult seekers\, drawing on her experiences as an educator to provide strategies for navigating the pressures of contemporary life while fostering meaningful connections. \nJoin us for a conversation as we explore the role of self-compassion in Susan’s personal life and work\, including the activities that parents and caregivers can use to build skills of mindfulness and compassion in their children and themselves.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-kristin-neff-and-susan-kaiser-greenland-august-2-2025/
CATEGORIES:Guest Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-kristin-neff-and-susan-kaiser-greenland-august-2-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T121500
DTSTAMP:20250722T005747Z
CREATED:20250119T144722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T005747Z
UID:10000622-1752922800-1752927300@self-compassion.org
SUMMARY:July Gathering with Kristin - OPEN TO ALL in celebration of International Self-Compassion Day
DESCRIPTION:In this special event\, we will come together to celebrate International Self-Compassion Day.  While this monthly event is usually focused on our community members\, this month’s event is open for all to commemorate International Self-Compassion Day.  Tickets are free to our guests\, but you do need to register below.  As always\, Kristin will include a guided self-compassion meditation\, as well as some time for live question-and-answer on topics related to self-compassion and how we can\, collectively and individually\, bring more self-compassion to the world in the coming year. We encourage you to invite others or spread resources on this page for International Self-Compassion Day. \n 
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/july-self-compassion-gathering-with-kristin-2025/
CATEGORIES:Gatherings with Kristin
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/july-self-compassion-gathering-with-kristin-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T141500
DTSTAMP:20250717T165105Z
CREATED:20241111T231728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T165105Z
UID:10000682-1752318000-1752329700@self-compassion.org
SUMMARY:Self-Compassion for Shame\, with Laila Narsi
DESCRIPTION:Shame can occur when we feel judged by others or when we judge ourselves. It can happen when we do something wrong and when we’re entirely innocent of wrongdoing. Whenever we feel bad about ourselves\, for whatever reason\, there is a touch of shame. \nShame makes us go small\, go silent\, or go away. Ironically\, shame itself is not the problem. The problem is that there is often no one home to work with shame. \nSelf-compassion is the antidote to shame. In this 3-hour workshop\, we’ll take a unique\, non-pathological look at shame through the eyes of self-compassion. \nAfter learning about the theory and research on shame\, you will have an opportunity to explore the personal and cultural causes of shame in your own life within the context of self-compassion\, then to resource yourself in the midst of shame as it arises in the moment. \nAt the completion of this activity\, participants will: \n\nExplain the theory and research on shame and self-compassion.\nDescribe how self-compassion is an antidote to shame – the 3 paradoxes of shame.\nIdentify personal childhood and cultural disconnections that lead to shame.\nApply new self-compassion practices to relieve the burden of shame in daily life.\n\n  \nWho can benefit from this workshop? This workshop is open to anyone interested in learning more about shame and self-compassion. It is an introductory workshop that starts the conversation on shame. It is important to note that it is a resource-building workshop rather than actual psychotherapy. This course is also open to professionals\, such as psychotherapists\, mindfulness teachers\, and educators\, who wish to bring fresh insights and skills for working with shame into their work activities. \nCE credits are available\, see below for more information.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/self-compassion-for-shame-with-laila-narsi-july-12-2025/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/self-compassion-for-shame-with-laila-narsi-july-12-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T130000
DTSTAMP:20250702T122741Z
CREATED:20241111T231740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T122741Z
UID:10000683-1751108400-1751115600@self-compassion.org
SUMMARY:Self-Compassion for the LGTBQ+ Community\, with James Rosser
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is offered on a sliding scale basis.  Pay what you can afford. \nThe LGBTQ+ community faces daily challenges in our world\, especially right now. Coming together as a community with our allies allows us to revisit the essential nature of our pride in who we are. \nThe kind of genuine pride we need is brought about by heartfelt self-compassion. This self-compassion comes from learning to gently\, kindly\, and lovingly show up for ourselves daily and knowing how to care for and love ourselves. We draw boundaries to protect ourselves (kindness)\, find others who are like us (common humanity)\, and see and speak what is true (mindfulness). We ask ourselves what we need and listen to the answer. We take steps to fulfill our longings (kindness) supported by knowledge of our authentic needs (mindfulness). Mindfulness and deep kindness help us envision the world we want to live in. The world we all need to live in.  We will celebrate the wisdom and artistry of our own LGBTQ+ siblings as they reflect on self-compassion. \nThis workshop will help people in the queer community find strength and self-acceptance while navigating unique challenges. You will learn powerful self-compassion practices tailored for LGBTQ+ experiences\, fostering resilience and authentic self-expression. \nWho can benefit from this workshop? Anyone who identifies as part of the queer community\, or else who is a parent of or works closely with LGBTQ+ people.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/self-compassion-for-the-lgbtq-community-with-james-rosser-june-28-2025/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/self-compassion-for-the-lgbtq-community-with-james-rosser-june-28-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T140000
DTSTAMP:20250619T220003Z
CREATED:20241111T231745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T220003Z
UID:10000684-1749898800-1749909600@self-compassion.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Teens Self-Acceptance and Coping through Self-Compassion\, with Karen Bluth
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, you will learn self-compassion tools that can be taught to teens to help them support themselves through challenging times. Through acquiring these vital coping skills\, teens learn how to be less self-critical and how to be their own inner coach or own best friend. Studies show that teens who learn how to be more self-compassionate report lower stress\, anxiety\, and depression – and even less suicidal thinking. An overview of this research will be presented in the workshop. The workshop will be fun and interactive – you will learn practical self-compassion skills by engaging in activities and exercises. Finally\, you will discover how to implement the self-compassion skills you have learned with the teens in your life. \nWho can benefit from this workshop? Parents\, educators\, social workers\, coaches\, counselors\, therapists\, or anyone who works with teens. CE credits are available\, see below for more information.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/teaching-teens-self-acceptance-and-coping-through-self-compassion-with-karen-bluth-june-14-2025/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://self-compassion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SCC-Teaching-SC-to-Teens-1.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/teaching-teens-self-acceptance-and-coping-through-self-compassion-with-karen-bluth-june-14-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20250610T193940Z
CREATED:20241102T121119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T193940Z
UID:10000610-1749294000-1749297600@self-compassion.org
SUMMARY:Conversation with Ashley Kuchar
DESCRIPTION:Ashley Kuchar\, PhD is a former star college basketball player and the founder of Fail Better Training\, which teaches athletes\, coaches\, and professionals how to use self-compassion to improve their performance. Ashley completed her dissertation under the supervision of Kristin Neff at the University of Texas at Austin.  She developed the RESET resilience program\, an empirically supported self-compassion training program that was found to increase athlete adaptive coping and athletic performance. \nMany people in the business and sports world assume that self-compassion interferes with motivation and performance\, but building inner strength and acting as a wise supportive coach actually helps us achieve our full potential. \nJoin us for a conversation as we explore the research on self-compassion for athletes\, and Ashley’s impactful work in fostering resilience and well-being in sports and beyond!
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-kristin-neff-and-ashley-kuchar-june-7-2025/
CATEGORIES:Guest Conversations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://self-compassion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Guest-Conversation-with-Ashley-Kuchar.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-kristin-neff-and-ashley-kuchar-june-7-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T203000
DTSTAMP:20250508T212853Z
CREATED:20241102T120700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T212853Z
UID:10000609-1746646200-1746649800@self-compassion.org
SUMMARY:Conversation with Lisa Baylis
DESCRIPTION:Lisa Baylis is a certified MSC teacher\, high school counselor\, and mother. She is also the author of Self-Compassion for Educators: Mindful Practices to Awaken Wellbeing and Grow Your Resilience. She created the Courageous Compassion for Educators program\, a six-week online course that helps educators create a culture of compassion\, awareness\, and presence in the classroom. Teachers experience high rates of stress\, burnout\, and turnover.  Lisa helps them use self-compassion to be resilient while modeling the skill of self-compassion for students. \nJoin us for a conversation as we explore how self-compassion can help teachers do their essential work in the world with the resource of self-compassion.  This supportive mindset not only enhances educators’ well-being and reduces burnout\, it reconnects them to their core values and helps restore the joy of teaching.
URL:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-kristin-neff-and-lisa-baylis-may-7-2025/
CATEGORIES:Guest Conversations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://self-compassion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Guest-Conversation-with-Lisa-Baylis.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="The Self-Compassion Community":MAILTO:SCCommunity@self-compassion.org
LOCATION:https://self-compassion.org/event/conversation-with-kristin-neff-and-lisa-baylis-may-7-2025/
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