| August 31, 2018 Mindful News My journey on becoming an MSC Teacher After taking the 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion class last year, I became motivated to get the training I needed to teach the class myself, through the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion . I attended a week-long training this summer in Canada, and here is a picture of me and my roommate. I never knew that Mindful Self-Compassion was so popular in China! I really admired her dedication to learn, especially with English not being her primary language! There, at the Ecology Retreat Center in Mono, Canada, we learned the specifics of teaching the 8-week class. One of the greatest things I learned there was the phenomena of "backdraft"; that experience of discomfort a person could feel when providing compassion to oneself. I remember feeling it myself when I took the class last year; that feeling of unease with the simple act of putting my hand over my heart. Thinking to myself, "this is so stupid!" It was a comfort to learn that this unpleasant sensation is actually "a thing"! I hope to lead others through the resistance of backdraft in my upcoming class. "Love brings up everything unlike itself" Robert Holden Upcoming Events New 8-week class in Mindful Self-Compassion Mindful Self-Compassion is an 8-Week holistic wellness program that combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance emotional resilience. Participants learn to turn toward and acknowledge difficult thoughts and feelings (such as inadequacy, sadness, anger, confusion) with mindfulness and respond with kindness rather than self-criticism. Research has shown that self-compassion enhances emotional wellbeing. This course is based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer . MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to open to the present moment, feel connected to self and others and respond with compassion. Participants benefit by exploring the latest research in self-compassion and mindfulness, by discovering how these practices can be integrated under the umbrella of self-compassion training, and by learning skills that they can practice themselves for personal wellbeing. There are now over 1200 articles in peer-reviewed journals that show the efficacy of these practices in mental health. I am currently a Teacher in Training through the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion . I will provide a free orientation session on Wednesday evening, September 12, from 6:00 to 8:30 at Boca Raton Physical Therapy. Classes begin two weeks later. A great program for MBSR graduates who want to deepen their practice, as well as for novices to mindfulness! Also, up to 27.5 continuing education credits for nurses, psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs, and LMHCs through International Seminars Group (ISG) . Sign up for Free Orientation Our MBSR Fall Schedule is out! Free Information Sessions: Mon, 9/10, 10:30 am at Yoga Source in Coral Springs with Piero Tues, 9/11, 1:00 pm at Yoga Source in Plantation with Sharon Tues, 9/11, 6:45 pm at Back to Health with Piero Thurs, 9/13, 1:00 pm at The Sober Today Club in Hollywood with Delia Thurs, 9/13, 6:00 pm at Boca Raton Physical Therapy with Piero Sat, 9/15, 10:30 am at Boca Raton Physical Therapy in Boca with Piero * A minimum of 10 people are needed for classes to start * Fall Classes Begin: Mon, 9/24, 10:30 am at Yoga Source in Coral Springs with Piero Tues, 9/25, 1:00 pm at Yoga Source in Plantation with Sharon Tues, 9/25, 6:45 pm at Back to Health with Piero Thurs, 9/27, 1:00 pm at The Sober Today Club in Hollywood with Delia Thurs, 9/27, 6:00 pm at Boca Raton Physical Therapy with Piero Sat, 9/29, 10:30 am at Boca Raton Physical Therapy with Piero Click here to Sign up! Mindful Self-Compassion: Core Skills Two-day workshop, 10/12 and 10/13! Early Bird registration ends 9/12 The University of Miami’s Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative (UMindfulness) is hosting Kristin Neff and Chris Germer in their rare South Florida appearance! Research demonstrates that self-compassion is significantly linked to increased happiness, vitality, motivation and optimism and decreased anxiety, depression and stress. Even more promising, self-compassion has been demonstrated to be a mutable trait–cultivated through the practice of guided meditations and daily informal exercises and meditations. Participants of this two-day workshop will learn the core skills of the 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) training, an empirically-supported program designed to cultivate self-compassion using meditation, daily life practices, lecture, group exercises and discussion. Self-compassion is an emotional skill that can be learned by anyone. You will be provided with essential tools for treating yourself in a kind, compassionate way whenever you suffer, fail, or feel inadequate. These practices can be instrumental to mental health practitioners both for their own self-care as well as helping clients. This workshop is relevant for the general public as well as practicing mental health professionals International Seminars Group (ISG) will also be providing 12 Continuing Education credits for nurses, LMFTs, LCSWs, LMHCs and psychologists. Please take advantage of this rare opportunity to meet with the creators of the 8-week program in Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)! More information Here! Share your story with us, We would love to hear any insights of what you are learning as you continue to explore your life in a mindful way. If you are inclined, please send us your personal stories to post in future newsletters by clicking here. |
My journey on becoming an
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After taking the 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion class last year, I became motivated to get the training I needed to teach the class myself, through the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. I attended a week-long training this summer in Canada, and here is a picture of me and my roommate. I never knew that Mindful Self-Compassion was so popular in China! I really admired her dedication to learn, especially with English not being her primary language! | |
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There, at the Ecology Retreat Center in Mono, Canada, we learned the specifics of teaching the 8-week class. One of the greatest things I learned there was the phenomena of "backdraft"; that experience of discomfort a person could feel when providing compassion to oneself. I remember feeling it myself when I took the class last year; that feeling of unease with the simple act of putting my hand over my heart. Thinking to myself, "this is so stupid!" It was a comfort to learn that this unpleasant sensation is actually "a thing"! I hope to lead others through the resistance of backdraft in my upcoming class. | |
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"Love brings up everything unlike itself" Robert Holden
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New 8-week class in
Mindful
Self-Compassion
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Mindful Self-Compassion is an 8-Week holistic wellness program that combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance emotional resilience. Participants learn to turn toward and acknowledge difficult thoughts and feelings (such as inadequacy, sadness, anger, confusion) with mindfulness and respond with kindness rather than self-criticism. Research has shown that self-compassion enhances emotional wellbeing.
This course is based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer. MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to open to the present moment, feel connected to self and others and respond with compassion.
Participants benefit by exploring the latest research in self-compassion and mindfulness, by discovering how these practices can be integrated under the umbrella of self-compassion training, and by learning skills that they can practice themselves for personal wellbeing. There are now over 1200 articles in peer-reviewed journals that show the efficacy of these practices in mental health.
I am currently a Teacher in Training through the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. I will provide a free orientation session on Wednesday evening, September 12, from 6:00 to 8:30 at Boca Raton Physical Therapy. Classes begin two weeks later. A great program for MBSR graduates who want to deepen their practice, as well as for novices to mindfulness! Also, up to 27.5 continuing education credits for nurses, psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs, and LMHCs through International Seminars Group (ISG).
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Our MBSR Fall Schedule is out! | |
Free Information Sessions:
Mon, 9/10, 10:30 am at Yoga Source in Coral Springs with Piero
Tues, 9/11, 1:00 pm at Yoga Source in Plantation with Sharon
Tues, 9/11, 6:45 pm at Back to Health with Piero
Thurs, 9/13, 1:00 pm at The Sober Today Club in Hollywood with Delia
Thurs, 9/13, 6:00 pm at Boca Raton Physical Therapy with Piero
Sat, 9/15, 10:30 am at Boca Raton Physical Therapy in Boca with Piero
* A minimum of 10 people are needed for classes to start *
Fall Classes Begin:
Mon, 9/24, 10:30 am at Yoga Source in Coral Springs with Piero
Tues, 9/25, 1:00 pm at Yoga Source in Plantation with Sharon
Tues, 9/25, 6:45 pm at Back to Health with Piero
Thurs, 9/27, 1:00 pm at The Sober Today Club in Hollywood with Delia
Thurs, 9/27, 6:00 pm at Boca Raton Physical Therapy with Piero
Sat, 9/29, 10:30 am at Boca Raton Physical Therapy with Piero
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Mindful Self-Compassion: Core Skills
Two-day workshop, 10/12 and 10/13!
Early Bird registration ends 9/12
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The University of Miami’s Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative (UMindfulness) is hosting Kristin Neff and Chris Germer in their rare South Florida appearance!
Research demonstrates that self-compassion is significantly linked to increased happiness, vitality, motivation and optimism and decreased anxiety, depression and stress. Even more promising, self-compassion has been demonstrated to be a mutable trait–cultivated through the practice of guided meditations and daily informal exercises and meditations. Participants of this two-day workshop will learn the core skills of the 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) training, an empirically-supported program designed to cultivate self-compassion using meditation, daily life practices, lecture, group exercises and discussion. Self-compassion is an emotional skill that can be learned by anyone. You will be provided with essential tools for treating yourself in a kind, compassionate way whenever you suffer, fail, or feel inadequate. These practices can be instrumental to mental health practitioners both for their own self-care as well as helping clients. This workshop is relevant for the general public as well as practicing mental health professionals
International Seminars Group (ISG) will also be providing 12 Continuing Education credits for nurses, LMFTs, LCSWs, LMHCs and psychologists. Please take advantage of this rare opportunity to meet with the creators of the 8-week program in Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)!
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Share your story with us, | |
We would love to hear any insights of what you are learning as you continue to explore your life in a mindful way. If you are inclined, please send us your personal stories to post in future newsletters by clicking here. | |
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