Mindful Self-Compassion 2021
With Martin Thomson-Jones, PhD and Joel Grow, PhD
August 28 - September 2, 2021
This program requires an application.
Mindful Self-Compassion training teaches us how to develop the warm-hearted, connected presence we need during moments of difficulty.
Self-compassion provides the emotional strength and resilience needed to offer ourselves the same kindness and understanding we would offer a good friend. With self-compassion we can motivate ourselves with encouragement, forgive ourselves when needed, face and befriend our shortcomings, care for others while caring for self, and live more authentically. Research shows that self-compassion is strongly associated with greater emotional well-being, lower levels of anxiety and depression, healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and more satisfying personal relationships.
Learning Objectives
- describe the theory and research supporting mindful self-compassion
- motivate themselves with encouragement rather than self-criticism
- relate to difficult emotions with greater moment-to-moment acceptance
- respond to feelings of failure or inadequacy with self-kindness
- begin to transform difficult relationships, old and new, through self-validation
- practice the art of savouring and self-appreciation
- integrate core mindfulness and self-compassion exercises into daily life
- teach simple self-compassion practices to patients, students, or clients
This program is an intensive skills-training program. It is a condensed version of the eight-week, empirically-supported Mindful Self-Compassion training developed by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff. MSC is an experiential journey—an adventure in self-discovery and self-kindness—offering periods of instruction, periods of practice (meditations, exercises, and written reflections), and periods of group sharing.
This is not a silent retreat. Participants can expect to meet for two sessions a day, three hours each, with plenty of breaks and spaciousness for rest, reflection, connecting with community, or enjoying time in nature. Self-compassion can be learned by anyone, even those of us who did not learn these skills as children.
No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required. The program fulfills a prerequisite for becoming a MSC teacher.
“I have been given a window into a different way of perceiving myself, a kinder, more tender self-perception. And for that I will forever be grateful.” – Tuval, 2019 participant
Application
You must apply before registering for this program. APPLY HERE
Continuing Education Credit
More details on earning CE credits to come. If you are interested in learning more, please email Jeremy at jeremy@hollyhock.ca.
Schedule
Please check back for a full program schedule.
Terms & Conditions
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About the Presenters
Martin Thomson-Jones, PhD
Martin Thomson-Jones, PhD, is a Certified Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). He first encountered loving-kindness meditation, one of the core elements of MSC, through Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in 2010, and found his way to Kristin Neff’s and Christopher Germer’s work from there. He took MSC from Chris and Kristin as a five-day intensive at Esalen, […]
Learn more about Martin Thomson-Jones, PhDJoel Grow, PhD
Joel Grow, PhD, is a Seattle-based clinical psychologist and mindfulness facilitator and trainer. His work includes individual psychotherapy, group classes such as Mindful Self-Compassion and Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, and training. He offers evidence-supported treatment that incorporates self-compassion, mindfulness, and acceptance-based approaches. His approach aims at helping people lead a full and meaningful life, by clarifying […]
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